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ACSM PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2025 | CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
ADL - correct-answer-One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and
chores
Physical Activity - correct-answer-Transition from rest to active movement
Exercise - correct-answer-Planned and structured physical activity to improve one
or more of the 5 components of fitness
5 Components of Fitness - correct-answer-1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
2. Muscle Endurance
3. Muscle Strength
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition
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Isometric Contraction - correct-answer-Static tension is created within the muscle
fiber but it does not change in length so no joint angle change, NO WORK is done,
F=R
Ex. Wall sit, plank, lunge hold
Isotonic Contraction - correct-answer-Dynamic, muscle fibers change in length
and joint angle changes, WORK is done (W=f*d); may be concentric or eccentric
Concentric - correct-answer-Muscle fibers creating cross bridges while shortening
in length against the pull of gravity so F>R
Positive movements, prime movers
Eccentric - correct-answer-Muscle fibers creating cross bridges while lengthening
to resting length while going with direction of gravity (F<R)
Negative movements, direction to stretch the prime mover muscle
Isokinetic - correct-answer-Variable force with accomodating speed
Ex. Rower
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Bench press & Chest press - correct-answer-Horizontal Shoulder Adduction (pec
major, ant. deltoid)
Elbow Extension (triceps)
Cable seated row - correct-answer-Scapula adduction (trapezius mid)
Shoulder hyperextension (latissimus dorsi)
Elbow flexion (biceps)
Shrugs - correct-answer-Shoulder girdle elevation (trapezius upper)
Cable pull down - correct-answer-Shoulder adduction (lat dorsi)
Elbow flexion (biceps)
Back extension - correct-answer-Spinal extension (erector spinae)
Abdominal curl - correct-answer-Spinal flexion (rectus abdominus)
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Oblique twist - correct-answer-Spinal rotation/flexion (internal/external obliques)
Overhead shoulder press - correct-answer-Shoulder abduction (deltoids)
Elbow extension (triceps)
Rotator cuff exercises - correct-answer-Shoulder abduction (supraspinatus)
External rotation (infrapinatus and teres minor)
Internal rotation (subscapularis)
Lateral raise - correct-answer-Shoulder abduction (deltoid)
Bar squat - correct-answer-Hip extension (hamstrings, glutes)
Knee extension (quadriceps)
Leg extension-seated - correct-answer-Knee extension (quadriceps)
ACSM PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2025 | CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
ADL - correct-answer-One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and
chores
Physical Activity - correct-answer-Transition from rest to active movement
Exercise - correct-answer-Planned and structured physical activity to improve one
or more of the 5 components of fitness
5 Components of Fitness - correct-answer-1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
2. Muscle Endurance
3. Muscle Strength
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition
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Isometric Contraction - correct-answer-Static tension is created within the muscle
fiber but it does not change in length so no joint angle change, NO WORK is done,
F=R
Ex. Wall sit, plank, lunge hold
Isotonic Contraction - correct-answer-Dynamic, muscle fibers change in length
and joint angle changes, WORK is done (W=f*d); may be concentric or eccentric
Concentric - correct-answer-Muscle fibers creating cross bridges while shortening
in length against the pull of gravity so F>R
Positive movements, prime movers
Eccentric - correct-answer-Muscle fibers creating cross bridges while lengthening
to resting length while going with direction of gravity (F<R)
Negative movements, direction to stretch the prime mover muscle
Isokinetic - correct-answer-Variable force with accomodating speed
Ex. Rower
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Bench press & Chest press - correct-answer-Horizontal Shoulder Adduction (pec
major, ant. deltoid)
Elbow Extension (triceps)
Cable seated row - correct-answer-Scapula adduction (trapezius mid)
Shoulder hyperextension (latissimus dorsi)
Elbow flexion (biceps)
Shrugs - correct-answer-Shoulder girdle elevation (trapezius upper)
Cable pull down - correct-answer-Shoulder adduction (lat dorsi)
Elbow flexion (biceps)
Back extension - correct-answer-Spinal extension (erector spinae)
Abdominal curl - correct-answer-Spinal flexion (rectus abdominus)
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Oblique twist - correct-answer-Spinal rotation/flexion (internal/external obliques)
Overhead shoulder press - correct-answer-Shoulder abduction (deltoids)
Elbow extension (triceps)
Rotator cuff exercises - correct-answer-Shoulder abduction (supraspinatus)
External rotation (infrapinatus and teres minor)
Internal rotation (subscapularis)
Lateral raise - correct-answer-Shoulder abduction (deltoid)
Bar squat - correct-answer-Hip extension (hamstrings, glutes)
Knee extension (quadriceps)
Leg extension-seated - correct-answer-Knee extension (quadriceps)
