NASM practice exam questions with
complete solutions
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult population? -
ANSWERSlow back pain
How much caffeine per kg of body weight is recommended about an hour before exercise to
provide the most effective ergogenic response? - ANSWERS3-6mg
What is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health
affects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group? - ANSWERSTolerable
Upper Intake Level
When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a probable
overactive muscle? - ANSWERSAdductor Complex
A woman is training to improve her running capabilities for an upcoming marathon. She is
progressively increasing the distance and time of her runs. Which principle best explains
physiological adaptions occuring to the woman's aerobic energy system? - ANSWERSmetabolic
specificity
Maximal strength adaptations during a resistance training program are best achieved with
which of the following rest periods? - ANSWERS3-5 minutes
A new client with limited exercise experience has recently begun a Phase 1: Stabilization
Endurance training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for this client
to increase muscular endurance? - ANSWERScircuit training
, During a Phase 3: Hypertrophy workout, what is the recommended rest interval? - ANSWERS0-
60 seconds
Ice skaters are an example of what type of exercise? - ANSWERSplyometric power exercise
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase 1 of the OPT model? -
ANSWERSfloor prone cobra
Increasing weight with each set is an example of which type of resistance-training system? -
ANSWERSpyramid
Which of the following exercises is a plyometric-power exercise? - ANSWERSproprioceptive
plyometrics
When training a client with arthritis who has never worked out before, it may be necessary to
start out with how many minutes of exercise? - ANSWERS5 minutes
When working with loads exceeding 90 percent of maximum, a client would not exceed a
workout volume of? - ANSWERS10 reps
The adaptation of muscular hypertrophy is best achieved using which of the following repetition
tempos? - ANSWERS2/0/2
Which of the following training variables should be low when intensity is high? -
ANSWERSvolume
A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following
statements from the client indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWERS"I should make
sure my back is flat against the floor during a floor bridge."
complete solutions
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult population? -
ANSWERSlow back pain
How much caffeine per kg of body weight is recommended about an hour before exercise to
provide the most effective ergogenic response? - ANSWERS3-6mg
What is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health
affects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group? - ANSWERSTolerable
Upper Intake Level
When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a probable
overactive muscle? - ANSWERSAdductor Complex
A woman is training to improve her running capabilities for an upcoming marathon. She is
progressively increasing the distance and time of her runs. Which principle best explains
physiological adaptions occuring to the woman's aerobic energy system? - ANSWERSmetabolic
specificity
Maximal strength adaptations during a resistance training program are best achieved with
which of the following rest periods? - ANSWERS3-5 minutes
A new client with limited exercise experience has recently begun a Phase 1: Stabilization
Endurance training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for this client
to increase muscular endurance? - ANSWERScircuit training
, During a Phase 3: Hypertrophy workout, what is the recommended rest interval? - ANSWERS0-
60 seconds
Ice skaters are an example of what type of exercise? - ANSWERSplyometric power exercise
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase 1 of the OPT model? -
ANSWERSfloor prone cobra
Increasing weight with each set is an example of which type of resistance-training system? -
ANSWERSpyramid
Which of the following exercises is a plyometric-power exercise? - ANSWERSproprioceptive
plyometrics
When training a client with arthritis who has never worked out before, it may be necessary to
start out with how many minutes of exercise? - ANSWERS5 minutes
When working with loads exceeding 90 percent of maximum, a client would not exceed a
workout volume of? - ANSWERS10 reps
The adaptation of muscular hypertrophy is best achieved using which of the following repetition
tempos? - ANSWERS2/0/2
Which of the following training variables should be low when intensity is high? -
ANSWERSvolume
A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following
statements from the client indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWERS"I should make
sure my back is flat against the floor during a floor bridge."
