ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 3 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam

Question #: 67
Topic #: 3

Which of the following is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

ALat pulldown

BUpright Row

CTricep extension

DShoulder press

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by Jarod at Sep 13, 2024, 08:53 PM

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Hildegarde

3 months ago

Surprised no one mentioned rotator cuff exercises!

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Annette

3 months ago

Really? I thought tricep extensions were key for overhead work.

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Lashawnda

3 months ago

Upright row is underrated, but not the best choice here.

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Shaquana

4 months ago

I think the lat pulldown is more important for balance.

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Vivan

4 months ago

Definitely the shoulder press! Great for overhead strength.

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Lajuana

4 months ago

Tricep extensions seem less relevant for overhead work, but I could be wrong about that.

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Suzan

4 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I feel like the upright row could help with shoulder strength too.

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Francis

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about lat pulldowns being good for shoulder stability.

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Lucille

5 months ago

I think the shoulder press might be the best choice since it mimics the overhead movements they do daily.

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Carman

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards the lat pulldown. That's going to help build the back strength and stability needed for those overhead movements.

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Mica

5 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. The upright row could also be a good option to strengthen the shoulder girdle for overhead work.

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Shaunna

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking about the most important exercise, so I'll need to weigh the options and consider which one would be the best fit.

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Dyan

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the daily overhead movements of an auto mechanic and which exercise would be most important for their overall training plan.

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Ammie

5 months ago

Shoulder press seems like the obvious choice here. That's going to target the overhead movement pattern that the mechanic needs for their job.

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Jerry

9 months ago

Wait, are we talking about a mechanic or a bodybuilder? Shoulder press all the way, folks. Gotta keep that engine overhead game strong!

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Detra

8 months ago

Tricep extension might be good for supporting the shoulder muscles during overhead movements.

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Cherilyn

8 months ago

Upright row could help with overall shoulder stability as well.

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Roosevelt

8 months ago

I think lat pulldown would also be important to balance out the shoulder work.

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Selma

8 months ago

Shoulder press for sure, gotta keep those overhead movements strong!

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Kristeen

9 months ago

Lat pulldown? That's more for back strength, not overhead. Shoulder press is the clear winner here.

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Shonda

8 months ago

Yeah, lat pulldown is more for the back, not really helpful for overhead movements.

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Diane

8 months ago

I agree, shoulder press will help strengthen the muscles needed for those movements.

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Olga

8 months ago

Shoulder press is definitely the best choice for someone who does a lot of overhead movements.

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Gilbert

10 months ago

Tricep extension? Come on, this is about overhead mobility, not bicep curls. Shoulder press is the way to go.

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Veronika

9 months ago

Lat pulldown could also be beneficial for balancing out the muscles involved in overhead movements.

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Jules

9 months ago

I agree, shoulder press targets the muscles used in overhead movements.

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Reena

9 months ago

Shoulder press is definitely the best choice for improving overhead mobility.

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Loreen

10 months ago

Upright row, no doubt. Mechanic's gotta be able to row those heavy-duty tools, am I right?

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Jaclyn

8 months ago

True, shoulder press could definitely help with overhead movements too.

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Mi

8 months ago

D) Shoulder press

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Buddy

8 months ago

C) Tricep extension

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Minna

8 months ago

B) Upright Row

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Rikki

8 months ago

A) Lat pulldown

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Levi

8 months ago

I think shoulder press would also be important to strengthen those muscles.

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Becky

8 months ago

D) Shoulder press

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Markus

8 months ago

C) Tricep extension

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Ronald

8 months ago

B) Upright Row

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Edgar

9 months ago

A) Lat pulldown

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Alisha

9 months ago

Definitely agree, upright row is key for those overhead movements.

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Dominic

9 months ago

D) Shoulder press

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Erick

9 months ago

C) Tricep extension

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Shaun

10 months ago

B) Upright Row

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Eun

10 months ago

A) Lat pulldown

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Irma

10 months ago

I think tricep extension is important too, to strengthen the supporting muscles.

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In

10 months ago

I disagree, I believe lat pulldown would be more beneficial for overhead movements.

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Andra

11 months ago

Definitely the shoulder press. Gotta keep those overhead movements strong to handle all those engine lifts!

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Kimbery

9 months ago

True, but shoulder press specifically targets those overhead movements.

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Fredric

9 months ago

I think Lat pulldown could also be beneficial for overall strength.

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Jolene

10 months ago

I agree, it will help with those overhead movements.

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Valentine

10 months ago

Shoulder press is definitely the way to go.

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Stephaine

11 months ago

I think the most important exercise is shoulder press.

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