NASM BODYBUILDING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NASM BODYBUILDING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What are the three mechanisms involved in exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy? Select one: - ANS a. Mechanical tension, muscle damage and metabolic stress Bodybuilders tend to demonstrate weakness of which muscle group? Select one: - ANS c. Rotator cuff A bodybuilder has tight (overactive) chest, hip flexors and calves and weak (underactive) rotator cuff, rhomboids and glutes. Which statement is correct? Select one: - ANS b. The bodybuilder should stretch his chest, hip flexors and calves Which of the following training systems involves the completion of a number of carefully-selected resistance exercises arranged sequentially, with a short recovery between the exercises (stations)? Select one: - ANS b. Circuit training Which of the following statements is correct regarding the implementation of core training into a hypertrophy training program? Select one: - ANS b. Perform a low-volume of core exercises prior to resistance training What muscles are intimately involved in the arm-curl exercise besides the biceps brachii to carry out the movement? Select one: - ANS a. Brachialis and brachioradialis