💪 Anatomy & Exercise
What are the three muscles that make up the glutes?
Gluteus maximus, medius and minimus
client says squats hurt their knees. What's the WORST thing you can do?
Ignore the pain and tell them to push through it.
What's more important for long-term PT revenue: constantly finding new clients or retaining good existing clients?
Retention
How many calories are in one gram of protein or Carbs?
4
What training principle are Ego Lifters confusing with simply putting more weight on the bar?
Progressive overload.
What plane of motion does a traditional squat primarily occur in?
Sagittal plane
What should happen before increasing load: form, intensity or volume?
Form/technique
A prospect says, "I need to think about it." What should you do FIRST?
Ask what specifically they need to think about.
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
9
What is “junk volume” in resistance training?
Training volume that adds fatigue without providing enough additional productive stimulus to meaningfully contribute to the desired adaptation.
Name the four muscles of the quadriceps
Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius
Name two ways to progressively overload without adding weight.
Volume reps sets
Time under tension/ tempo
Range of motion
Rest
Technique/ Execution
Training frequency
Harder variation
A client has stopped progressing and seems less engaged. Name one conversation you should have BEFORE they consider canceling.
Progress/goals conversation, body scan, program reassessment, accountability discussion, etc.
What is NEAT?
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis — energy expended through activity outside intentional exercise, such as walking, standing, fidgeting, and daily tasks.
Machines vs. free weights for hypertrophy. Which is better?
You have 30 seconds to defend ONE side:
You now have 30 seconds to argue the opposite position.
Best evidence-based argument wins.
What muscle group performs knee flexion AND assists with hip extension?
Hamstrings
A client constantly cancels or comes in late their session. What's your first move?
Talk to them about the scheduling barrier and find a more realistic recurring time.
You have a client getting amazing results who loves training. What's one thing you should be asking them for?
A referral/testimonial/Pictures/review.
A planned period—often around 1–2 weeks—at approximately maintenance calories before returning to the deficit. What am I?
🔥 Bonus: What is the primary purpose?(100pts)
Diet Break
temporary break from the physical and psychological demands of prolonged dieting and potentially improve adherence and training quality when the deficit resumes
I don't squat because squatting past 90 degrees is bad for your knees."
You have 20 seconds to respond without saying:
🚫 "It depends."
squat depth tolerance depends on the individual's mobility, anatomy, load, technique, symptoms, and training history rather than treating 90° as a universal safety cutoff.
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles. Name at least three of the four.
🔥 Bonus: Name all four for an extra $100.
Your client's goal is "I want to tone." What should your NEXT question be?
A qualifying question to determine what "tone" means to them / their specific desired outcome.
A client claims they're in a calorie deficit, but their scale weight hasn't changed for 10 days. Name FOUR reasons this does NOT automatically mean they've gained fat or their program isn't working.
Water retention: sodium intake changes, carbohydrate/glycogen changes, menstrual-cycle effects, inflammation from training, stress, sleep,recomp
A client drinks a gallon+ of water every day, trains hard, sweats heavily, and eats mostly whole foods. They complain of headaches, fatigue, muscle cramping, and poor workout performance.
Simply telling them to “drink more water” may actually make the problem worse. why?
Electrolyte intake and fluid balance, particularly sodium.
True or False:
A client's workout program needs to be completely changed every 4 weeks.
If a client is progressing, recovering well, and working toward their goal, exercises can remain in the program longer while variables like load, reps, sets, tempo, or execution progress.
False