A coach should recommend the lifter do which of the following with the shoulder blades during the bench press exercise?

Retract

Elevate

Protract

Which of the following grips is recommended for the barbell bench press exercise?

Open

Closed

Neutral

Which of the following grips is most appropriate for a spotter to use to assist in the lift-off of the bench press exercise?

Open and Supinated

Closed and Alternated

Neutral and Pronated

Which of the following is classified as a stabilizer for the bench press exercise?

Anterior Deltoids

Teres Minor

Triceps Brachii

During the bench press exercise, shoulder horizontal adduction is achieved by contracting which of the following

Medial Deltoid

Latissimus Dorsi

Pectoralis Major

Which of the following actions reduces the intensity of a traditional push-up?

Crossing the Ankles

Elevating the Hands

Raising the Feet

Which of the following occurs during the concentric phase of the barbell bench press exercise?

Elbow Flexion and Shoulder Horizontal Adduction

Elbow Extension and Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Elbow Extension and Shoulder Horizontal Adduction

Which of the following is the most appropriate verbal cue to address a sagging torso during a modified push-up exercise?

"Pull Your Shoulder Back"

"Squeeze the Glutes"

"Relax Your Abdominals"

Which of the following pieces of equipment allows the most range of motion during the bench press exercise?

Barbell

Machine

Dumbbell

When instructing the barbell bench press exercise, the coach should instruct the lifter to align the bar directly over which of the following?

Chin

Eyes

Forehead