NSCA-CPT Certification Exam Offical (NSCA-CPT
website) COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
Which of the following parts of exercise machines should be cleaned daily?
A. guide rods
B. upholstery
C. weight plates
(safety) - answer>>>B. upholstery
What is the minimum recommended distance between dumbbell racks and mirrors?
A. 4 in.
B. 6 in.
C. 8 in.
(safety) - answer>>>B. 6 in.
Which of the following is an agreement or promise between two or more parties that
creates a legal obligation to do or not to do something?
A. tort
B. contract
C. promissory note
(safety) - answer>>>B. contract
,If a client voluntarily accepts the dangers known to be part of a training session, he/she
has acknowledged what principle of law?
A. law of torts
B. release of liability
C. assumption of risk
(safety) - answer>>>C. assumption of risk
Which of the following is the first action a personal trainer should do if a client is injured
during a training session?
A. contact the facility manager
B. document the incident
C. perform basic first aid
(safety) - answer>>>C. perform basic first aid
A client is working to improve their performance when running uphill during their cross
country events. The program provided by the personal trainer includes, in order, the
following series of exercises to enhance strength and power:
Power clean
Front squat
RDL
Pull-up
Chest press
Medicine ball ab crunch
When is it most appropriate to perform the exercise in the video?
(video of calf raises)
A. after the power clean
,B. after the pull-ups
C. after the chest press
(program) - answer>>>C. after the chest press
A client has shoulder impingement syndrome. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate substitute for the shown exercise? (Picture of Back squat)
A. overhead squat
B. deadlift
C. leg press
(program) - answer>>>C. leg press
A client has been following a regular resistance training program for 12 months. The
program includes the performance of the exercise shown in the video. (overhead press
w/ small jump) What is the client's resistance training status?
A. beginner
B. intermediate
C. advanced
(program) - answer>>>C. advanced
A new client with a history of low back pain has been cleared for exercise by his physician.
In addition to the exercise shown (video of weighted good mornings), which of the
following other exercises should be included in his exercise program?
A. partial curl-up
B. leg (knee) extension
C. leg (knee)curls
(program) - answer>>>A. partial curl-up
, A client is unable to maintain the bar in the position pictured (front squat bar position).
Which of the following recommendations would be most appropriate?
A. increase flexibility of the internal rotators
B. increase strength of the biceps
C. increase flexibility of the shoulder flexors
(program) - answer>>>A. increase flexibility of the internal rotators
The personal trainer is designing a compound set for the client's session. After performing
the exercise pictured (front squat), which of the following would be the most appropriate
to pair with this exercise?
A. seated row
B. shoulder press
C. dumbbell lunge
(program) - answer>>>C. dumbbell lunge
A personal trainer designs a program for a client using the push-pull program design
method. Which of the following exercises should follow the exercise shown? (Video of
dumbbell bench press)
A. barbell shoulder press
B. dumbbell bent-over row
C. supine triceps extensions
(program) - answer>>>B. dumbbell bent-over row
A client experiences back pain while performing the exercise shown. Which of the
following exercises would be more appropriate for training the same muscles? (bent over
rows)
A. barbell push jerk
website) COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
Which of the following parts of exercise machines should be cleaned daily?
A. guide rods
B. upholstery
C. weight plates
(safety) - answer>>>B. upholstery
What is the minimum recommended distance between dumbbell racks and mirrors?
A. 4 in.
B. 6 in.
C. 8 in.
(safety) - answer>>>B. 6 in.
Which of the following is an agreement or promise between two or more parties that
creates a legal obligation to do or not to do something?
A. tort
B. contract
C. promissory note
(safety) - answer>>>B. contract
,If a client voluntarily accepts the dangers known to be part of a training session, he/she
has acknowledged what principle of law?
A. law of torts
B. release of liability
C. assumption of risk
(safety) - answer>>>C. assumption of risk
Which of the following is the first action a personal trainer should do if a client is injured
during a training session?
A. contact the facility manager
B. document the incident
C. perform basic first aid
(safety) - answer>>>C. perform basic first aid
A client is working to improve their performance when running uphill during their cross
country events. The program provided by the personal trainer includes, in order, the
following series of exercises to enhance strength and power:
Power clean
Front squat
RDL
Pull-up
Chest press
Medicine ball ab crunch
When is it most appropriate to perform the exercise in the video?
(video of calf raises)
A. after the power clean
,B. after the pull-ups
C. after the chest press
(program) - answer>>>C. after the chest press
A client has shoulder impingement syndrome. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate substitute for the shown exercise? (Picture of Back squat)
A. overhead squat
B. deadlift
C. leg press
(program) - answer>>>C. leg press
A client has been following a regular resistance training program for 12 months. The
program includes the performance of the exercise shown in the video. (overhead press
w/ small jump) What is the client's resistance training status?
A. beginner
B. intermediate
C. advanced
(program) - answer>>>C. advanced
A new client with a history of low back pain has been cleared for exercise by his physician.
In addition to the exercise shown (video of weighted good mornings), which of the
following other exercises should be included in his exercise program?
A. partial curl-up
B. leg (knee) extension
C. leg (knee)curls
(program) - answer>>>A. partial curl-up
, A client is unable to maintain the bar in the position pictured (front squat bar position).
Which of the following recommendations would be most appropriate?
A. increase flexibility of the internal rotators
B. increase strength of the biceps
C. increase flexibility of the shoulder flexors
(program) - answer>>>A. increase flexibility of the internal rotators
The personal trainer is designing a compound set for the client's session. After performing
the exercise pictured (front squat), which of the following would be the most appropriate
to pair with this exercise?
A. seated row
B. shoulder press
C. dumbbell lunge
(program) - answer>>>C. dumbbell lunge
A personal trainer designs a program for a client using the push-pull program design
method. Which of the following exercises should follow the exercise shown? (Video of
dumbbell bench press)
A. barbell shoulder press
B. dumbbell bent-over row
C. supine triceps extensions
(program) - answer>>>B. dumbbell bent-over row
A client experiences back pain while performing the exercise shown. Which of the
following exercises would be more appropriate for training the same muscles? (bent over
rows)
A. barbell push jerk
