Principles of Functional Exercise

CHAPTER 14

1. When performing a squat on the smith machine it will take the pressure of the back, but it will
   put significant pressure on the knees. Bicycle crunches are a good alternative to leg raises.
   A. True
   B. False


2. When performing transverse cable chops you should allow the abdominals to relax.
   A. True
   B. False


3. When performing bicycle crunches...
   A. It will over-activate the Psoas.
   B. It will cause low back strain.
   C. It will strain the neck.
   D. All of the above.


4. Performing the superman exercise can cause about 1300lbs of compression to hyperextend
   spine.
   A. True
   B. False


5. Performing an upright row will impair the rotator cuff range of motion.
   A. True
   B. False


6. The adductor machine should not be used because...
   A. It works in a fixed range of motion.
   B. It will cause tightness in the hip flexors.
   C. There is excessive hip rotation.
   D. All of the above


7. In order to perform a romanian deadlift properly you should...
   A. Round the back
   B. Keep the head down
   C. use hips to lift the bar
   D. None of the above