ACSM Personal Trainer

Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

Which mode of exercise may indicate poor form due to weak quadriceps and gluteals, causing increased dependence on the handrails for support?
  1. Stair climbing
  2. Elliptical
  3. Treadmill
  4. Cycling
Explanation
Answer: A - Stair climbing may indicate poor form due to weak quadriceps and gluteals causing increased dependence on the handrails for support. If the client exhibits poor form, intensity of the exercise can be decreased due to this compensation (leaning on the handrails).
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