Knowing the human body is critical in order to be able to prescribe appropriate exercise programs for your clients and answer questions they might have on how the human body works.
Every personal trainer should be able to formulate routines that target the body effectively and to do so, you need to know which exercises stimulate which muscles or muscle group.
Our quiz will help you test your knowledge on exactly that! Are you ready for it?
Note that for each exercise, many, many, MANY different muscles are involved and depending on the role they play in a movement, they will be prime movers, synergists, stabilizers, dynamic stabilizers or antagonistic stabilizers.
In this quiz, we are looking for the prime movers, also called agonist muscles or simply put the main target muscles. This is the muscle or muscle group for which the exercise is primarily intended.
Quiz-summary
0 of 10 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Information
|
You must specify a text. |
|
|
You must specify a text. |
|
|
You must specify an email address. |
Once you click on ‘Start quiz’, you will have 5 minutes to pick the correct prime movers for our 10 exercises.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 10 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
-
That’s not good enough…
You need to up your game and refresh your knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
With up to 105 exercise demonstrations, an extensive routine directory and modules dedicated to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as it relates specifically to exercise and high intensity resistance training, our certification courses will teach you:
- the muscular system, including the muscles of the body, their function and classification
- muscle tissue and fiber types, principles of muscle action, the main types of muscular contraction
- effect of resistance training on muscle
- which exercises target which muscle groups
- how to formulate routines
- how to perform each exercise safely
- in which muscular conditions exercise should be avoided
- any many more!
-
You did ok, but surely you can do better.
You know your stuff, but wouldn’t it feel great if you got all the answers right?
With up to 105 exercise demonstrations, an extensive routine directory and modules dedicated to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as it relates specifically to exercise and high intensity resistance training, our certification courses will teach you:
- the muscular system, including the muscles of the body, their function and classification
- muscle tissue and fiber types, principles of muscle action, the main types of muscular contraction
- effect of resistance training on muscle
- which exercises target which muscle groups
- how to formulate routines
- how to perform each exercise safely
- in which muscular conditions exercise should be avoided
- any many more!
-
You aced this!
Do you now what to take your knowledge to the next level?
With up to 105 exercise demonstrations, an extensive routine directory and modules dedicated to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as it relates specifically to exercise and high intensity resistance training, our certification courses will teach you:
- the muscular system, including the muscles of the body, their function and classification
- muscle tissue and fiber types, principles of muscle action, the main types of muscular contraction
- effect of resistance training on muscle
- which exercises target which muscle groups
- how to formulate routines
- how to perform each exercise safely
- in which muscular conditions exercise should be avoided
- any many more!
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Low back
Correct
You are right!
The low back exercise primarily targets the Erector Spinae, and specifically these muscles: Iliocostalis Lumborum, Iliocostalis Thoracis, Longissimus Lumborum, Longissimus Thoracis and Spinalis thoracis.
Additionally, the Transversospinales muscles, Interspinales and Intertransversarii are worked with the low back exercise.
Stabilizers in this exercise include these muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The low back exercise primarily targets the erector spinae, including these muscles: Iliocostalis Lumborum, Iliocostalis Thoracis, Longissimus Lumborum, Longissimus Thoracis and Spinalis thoracis.
Additionally, the Transversospinales muscles, Interspinales and Intertransversarii are worked with the low back exercise.
Stabilizers in this exercise include these muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus
-
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Leg press
Correct
You are right!
The leg press exercise primarily targets the Gluteus Maximus or the Quadriceps (dependening on positioning).
Additionally, synergists include: Soleus and Adductor Magnus, and dynamic stabilizers include: Hamstrings and Gastrocnemius.
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The leg press exercise primarily targets the Gluteus Maximus or the Quadriceps (dependening on positioning).
Additionally, synergists include: Soleus and Adductor Magnus, and dynamic stabilizers include: Hamstrings and Gastrocnemius.
-
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Pulldown
Correct
You are right!
The pulldown primarily targets the Latissimus dorsi.
Additionally, the following muscles participate in the pulldown as synergists: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major and Minor (sternal head), Lower Trapezius, Rectus Abdominis and Wrist Flexors
The Triceps Brachii (long head) act as dynamic stabilizers.
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The pulldown primarily targets the Latissimus dorsi.
Additionally, the following muscles participate in the pulldown as synergists: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major and Minor (sternal head), Lower Trapezius, Rectus Abdominis and Wrist Flexors
The Triceps Brachii (long head) act as dynamic stabilizers.
-
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Chest press
Correct
You are right!
The chest press primarily targets the Pectoralis Major (sternal).
Synergists muscles in this exercise are: Pectoralis Major (clavicular), Anterior Deltoid and Triceps Brachii
Dynamic Stabilizers in this exercise are: Biceps Brachii
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The chest press primarily targets the Pectoralis Major (sternal).
Synergists muscles in this exercise are: Pectoralis Major (clavicular), Anterior Deltoid and Triceps Brachii
Dynamic Stabilizers in this exercise are: Biceps Brachii
-
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Compound row
Correct
You are right!
The compound row primarily targets the trapezius and rhomboids.
The following muscles are synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis and Pectoralis Major (sternal) and the following ones are stabilizers: Biceps Brachii and Triceps (long head)
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The compound row primarily targets the trapezius and rhomboids. Note that on some machines the emphasis can shift to the Latissimus Dorsi and they may become the prime mover.
The following muscles are synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis and Pectoralis Major (sternal) and the following ones are stabilizers: Biceps Brachii and Triceps (long head)
-
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Neck extension (isometric)
Correct
You are right!
The neck extension primarily targets the splenius.
The Trapezius (upper), Levator Scapulae, Erector Spinae (cervicis and capitis) and Sternocleidomastoid are synergists.
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The neck extension primarily targets the splenius.
The Trapezius (upper), Levator Scapulae, Erector Spinae (cervicis and capitis) and Sternocleidomastoid are synergists.
-
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Shoulder press
Correct
You are right!
The shoulder press primarily targets the anterior deltoids. There are also many other muscles that participate in this exercise, including:
- Synergists: Pectoralis Major (clavicular), Triceps Brachii, Lateral Deltoid, Trapezius (middle and lower), Serratus Anterior (inferior digitations)
- Stabilizers: Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae
- Dynamic Stabilizers: Triceps Brachii (long head) and Biceps Brachii
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The shoulder press primarily targets the anterior deltoids. There are also many other muscles that participate in this exercise, such as:
- Synergists: Pectoralis Major (clavicular), Triceps Brachii, Lateral Deltoid, Trapezius (middle and lower), Serratus Anterior (inferior digitations)
- Stabilizers: Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae
- Dynamic Stabilizers: Triceps Brachii (long head) and Biceps Brachii
-
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Toe press
Correct
You are right!
The toe press targets the Gastrocnemius.
Synergist muscles include: Soleus, Plantaris, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Halluces Posterior and Flexor Digitorum Longus
The quadriceps muscles also act as synergists during the slight knee flexion and extension that occurs during the exercise as you move into and out of the stretched position.
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The toe press targets the Gastrocnemius.
Synergist muscles include: Soleus, Plantaris, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Halluces Posterior and Flexor Digitorum Longus
The quadriceps muscles also act as synergists during the slight knee flexion and extension that occurs during the exercise as you move into and out of the stretched position.
-
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Wall sit
Correct
You are right!
The wall sit targets the quadriceps. The Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus and Soleus are synergists.
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The wall sit targets the quadriceps. The Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus and Soleus are synergists.
-
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
External shoulder rotation
Correct
You are right!
The external shoulder rotation targets the infraspinatus. The Teres Minor and Posterior Deltoid are synergists.
The Rhomboids, Lower Trapezius, Lateral Deltoids and Wrist Extensors are stabilizers.
Incorrect
Oh no, you got this one wrong!
The external shoulder rotation targets mainly the infraspinatus. The Teres Minor and Posterior Deltoid are synergists.
The Rhomboids, Lower Trapezius, Lateral Deltoids and Wrist Extensors are stabilizers.
Simon Shawcross
Hi I’m Simon Shawcross, passionate about helping people like you to optimise your fitness, health and wellbeing. As a Master High Intensity Training Personal Trainer, I am primarily focused on providing you with exercise that is result-producing, safe and efficient. I have supervised over 15,000 workouts and will bring over fifteen years of experience to the courses. I am the Founder and Director of HITuni, which provides education about High Intensity Training for all, and certification courses in HIT for personal trainers.
Website : https://www.hituni.com
Subscribe to the newsletter
Get your free ebook now
Download “The Complete Beginner’s Guide to High Intensity Resistance Training” completely free!
0 responses on "What is the primary muscle or muscle group this exercise targets? Take our quiz."