NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)

NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and Answers
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A client has been training 3x/week in the Hypertrophy Phase
for the last 2 weeks. He has worked with a Rep Range of 8-12
reps @ an Intensity of 80%-85% & Rested for 20-30 sec. b/t/n
each exercise. He is NO Longer Improving his Strength and
has expressed Feeling Fatigued. Which of the following
Modifications should be made to Minimize the Effects of
Over-training - CORRECT answer 8 reps @ 75% Intensity &
Rest for 60 sec. b/t/n each exercise

Contracting the quadriceps while performing a hamstring
stretch will cause which of the following effects - CORRECT
answer Reciprocal inhibition of the hamstrings

A *Multiplanar* *Step-up* *to* *Balance* is an example of
which type of exercise? - CORRECT answer *Balance-
Strength* exercise

A client reports acute soreness and tightness in her calf
muscles after a long run she describes feeling knots in the
muscle which of the following flexibility techniques should
the client use first - CORRECT answer Self-Myofascial
Release

When performing a *Single-Leg* *Squat* exercise a client is
*Unable* to keep the *Knee* of the *Balance* *Leg* *in-line*
*w/* the *Toes* which of the following exercises is an
appropriate *modification*? - CORRECT answer Single-Leg
Balance Reach

,While performing a multiplaner lunge to balance exercise a
client exhibits excessive extension of he lumbar spine which
of the following instructions can help this client - CORRECT
answer Tell the client to reduce her stride length

*Ice Skaters* are an example of which type of exercise? -
CORRECT answer (Ice Skaters are an example of..)
*Plyometric-Power* exercises

With respect to the Integrated Flexibility Continuum in which
of the following Categories is a Dynamic Stretching -
CORRECT answer Functional flexibility

During Sprinting, Backside Mechanics includes which of the
following Motions, (1) Ankle _________, (2) Knee ________, &
(3) Hip ________ - CORRECT answer Ankle *Plantarflexion*,
(2) Knee *Extension*, & (3) Hip *Extension*

When performing an active kneeling hip flexor stretch
internally rotating the rear leg will place a greater stretch on
which of the following muscles - CORRECT answer Psoas

A client runs a mile in 6 min and 30 seconds which of the
following systems is the client primarily using to produce
energy - CORRECT answer Oxidation

A client is performing a standard push up and the trainer
notes a low back arch which of the following muscles are
most likely weak or underactive - CORRECT answer
Transverse abdominis

A client is taking Prescription Beta-Blockers which of the
following exercises is safe for him to perform - CORRECT
answer Standing Cobra

,During the descent of a *Single-Leg* *Squat* a clients *knee*
*moves* *inward* *which* of the following *Muscles* should
the Trainer recognize as *requiring* *Static-Stretching* -
CORRECT answer Vastus Lateralis

In order to effectively target the piriformis when performing
self myofascial release the client should slowly foam roll the
- CORRECT answer Posterior Hip

When performing the *Static* *Latissimus* *dorsi* *Ball*
*Stretch* which of the following is a CORRECT *Body*
*position* - CORRECT answer *Posteriorly-Rotated*
*Pelvis*

Which of the following Pairs is an example of a *Phase* *2:*
*Strength* *Endurance* *Training* superset - CORRECT
answer *Barbell* *Squat* + *Single-Leg* *Touchdown*

With respect to the general adaption syndrome delayed
onset muscle soreness would most likely occur during which
of the - CORRECT answer Alarm Reaction

Which of the following *Repetition* *Ranges* is Optimal for
*Maximal* *Strength* Adaptations - CORRECT answer 1-5
reps

Which of he following exercises should be avoided when
working with a diabetic client - CORRECT answer
Proprioceptive Plyometrics

Which of the following is a Primary Adaptation of a *HIGH-
Volume*, *LOW-Intensity* Resistance Training program -
CORRECT answer INCREASED Metabolic Rate

, A Trainer is working with a Client who is *developing*
*Endurance* in her *Legs* *using* *LIGHT-weights* + *HIGH*
*Reps*, which of the following *Principles of Specificity* is
being used...? - CORRECT answer Mechanical

Which of the following is an example of a
Core Stabilization exercise - CORRECT answer 2-Leg Floor
Bridge

A client performs a *Ball* *Squat*, *Curl* *to* *Press* followed
by a *Push-up*, a *Standing* *Cable* *Row*, a *Single-Leg*
*Scaption*, & *Single-Leg* *Squat* in a *Circuit* fashion this
is an example of which of the following *Resistance*
*Training* *Systems*...? - CORRECT answer Vertical-
Loading Systems

Which of the following is an example of a peripheral heart
action system - CORRECT answer Performing a circuit of
exercises alternating upper and lower body movements

For the last three months a personal trainer has been
working with a client who has coronary heart disease. Which
of the following should the trainer consider when
progressing the trainer program - CORRECT answer
Incorporating a circuit training program

Training with an intensity range of 30% to 45% of a one
repetition maximum and a repetition tempo of x/x/x is
associated with which of the following adaptations -
CORRECT answer Power

Which of the following exercises should an *Intermediate*
client perform w/ a *repeating* *tempo* - CORRECT answer
Butt-Kicks