Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) Practice Exam

Which series of exercises would MOST likely be included in a workout focused on pushing and pulling movements?

1. Bench press, deadlift, squat

2. Push-up, squat, cable fly

3. Triceps dip, push-up, deadlift

4. Bench press, seated row, pec fly

The correct answer is: Bench press, seated row, pec fly

The correct answer encompasses a comprehensive approach to pushing and pulling movements, which are essential components of strength training. The bench press is a classic pushing exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps, emphasizing the anterior chain of the body. The seated row focuses on pulling movements, engaging the back muscles, biceps, and forearms, highlighting the posterior chain. The pec fly is also a pushing exercise that isolates the chest muscles, further contributing to the overall chest development alongside the bench press. This balance between pushing and pulling exercises in the selected series is crucial for developing a well-rounded upper body strength and maintaining muscular symmetry. Combining these movements fosters functional strength, ensuring that different muscle groups are engaged effectively throughout the workout. In contrast, other choices may contain exercises that focus more on pushing (like the bench press and push-up) or pulling (like the deadlift in certain contexts) but do not emphasize the balanced integration of both types of movements across the upper body as effectively.