Nsca Cscs Exam Review

An 8-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six-month resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for this gain? increased number of muscle fibers enhanced cross-sectional area greater muscle density improved neuromuscular functioning {Ans: improved neuromuscular functioning}Which of the following grips should be used during the deadlift exercise? 1. overhand 2. closed 3. open 4. alternated a. 1 and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only {Ans: c. 1, 2, and 4 only overhand, closed, alternated}Which of the following substances can be metabolized anaerobically? glycerol glucose amino acids free fatty acids {Ans: glucose}Which of the following types of plyometric drills is generally considered to be the MOST intense? jumps in place bounds depth jumps box jumps {Ans: depth jumps}Which of the following hormones enhance(s) muscle tissue growth? 1. growth hormone 2. cortisol 3. IGF-1 4. progesterone a. 1 and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only {Ans: a. 1 and 3 only}The primary movement during the second pull phase of the power clean