Plank and Locomotor Skills Quiz

What is the primary position for performing a standard plank exercise?

• Lying on your back

• Sitting upright with legs extended

• Prone position, with forearms and toes on the ground

• Lying on your side with legs stacked

Where should your elbows be positioned during a forearm plank?

• Directly below your hips

• Directly below your shoulders

• In front of your shoulders

• Behind your shoulders

Which variation of the plank is considered easier for beginners?

• Side plank

• Straight-arm plank

• Knee plank

• Walking plank

What is the goal of holding a plank exercise?

• To build muscle mass in the arms

• To maintain a stable body position for as long as possible

• To increase flexibility in the back

• To improve leg strength

Which plank variation involves lifting one hand to tap the opposite shoulder?

• Spider-Man plank

• Plank with shoulder tap

• Plank jack

• Swiss ball jackknife

Which of the following is a common error in plank form?

• Keeping the body in a straight line

• Engaging the core muscles

• Arching the back

• Keeping the gaze down

What does the 'walking plank' exercise involve?

• Moving vertically while holding the plank position

• Walking sideways while holding the plank position

• Performing a plank with a walking motion

• Adding weight while performing the plank

Which plank variation targets the oblique muscles specifically?

• Knee plank

• Forearm plank

• Side plank

• Mountain climber

Which exercise is described as holding a plank while performing a jumping motion with the feet?

• Plank jack

• Plank with alternating knee to elbow

• Spider-Man plank

• Straight-arm plank

What is the primary focus of the Swiss ball jackknife exercise?

• Increasing flexibility

• Enhancing core stability

• Improving cardiovascular endurance

• Strengthening the legs