ISSA Bodybuilding Exam Practice Questions
Answered Correctly
1: What is the primary role of protein in bodybuilding?--- correct answer ---
The primary role of protein in bodybuilding is to repair and build muscle
tissues after workouts.
2: How many essential amino acids are there?--- correct answer --- There
are nine essential amino acids.
3: What is hypertrophy?--- correct answer ---
Hypertrophy is the increase in the size of muscle cells, often resulting from
resistance training.
4: What is the recommended daily protein intake for bodybuilders?---
correct answer ---
The recommended daily protein intake for bodybuilders is typically 1.6 to
2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight.
5: What is the function of carbohydrates in a bodybuilders diet?--- correct
answer --- Carbohydrates provide energy for workouts and help replenish
glycogen stores in muscles.
, 6: Describe the concept of progressive overload.
Progressive overload is the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body
during exercise training to stimulate muscle growth.
7: What is the significance of rest days in a training program?--- correct
answer ---
Rest days are crucial for muscle recovery, repair, and growth, as well as for
preventing overtraining.
8: Name two types of muscle fibers.
The two types of muscle fibers are slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch
(Type II) fibers.
9: What is the role of fat in a bodybuilders diet?--- correct answer ---
Fat provides a concentrated source of energy, supports hormone production,
and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
10: Explain the term muscle confusion.
Muscle confusion refers to varying workouts to prevent plateaus and
continuously challenge muscles for growth.
11: What is the purpose of a warm-up?--- correct answer ---
Answered Correctly
1: What is the primary role of protein in bodybuilding?--- correct answer ---
The primary role of protein in bodybuilding is to repair and build muscle
tissues after workouts.
2: How many essential amino acids are there?--- correct answer --- There
are nine essential amino acids.
3: What is hypertrophy?--- correct answer ---
Hypertrophy is the increase in the size of muscle cells, often resulting from
resistance training.
4: What is the recommended daily protein intake for bodybuilders?---
correct answer ---
The recommended daily protein intake for bodybuilders is typically 1.6 to
2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight.
5: What is the function of carbohydrates in a bodybuilders diet?--- correct
answer --- Carbohydrates provide energy for workouts and help replenish
glycogen stores in muscles.
, 6: Describe the concept of progressive overload.
Progressive overload is the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body
during exercise training to stimulate muscle growth.
7: What is the significance of rest days in a training program?--- correct
answer ---
Rest days are crucial for muscle recovery, repair, and growth, as well as for
preventing overtraining.
8: Name two types of muscle fibers.
The two types of muscle fibers are slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch
(Type II) fibers.
9: What is the role of fat in a bodybuilders diet?--- correct answer ---
Fat provides a concentrated source of energy, supports hormone production,
and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
10: Explain the term muscle confusion.
Muscle confusion refers to varying workouts to prevent plateaus and
continuously challenge muscles for growth.
11: What is the purpose of a warm-up?--- correct answer ---
