NASM BODYBUILDING EXAM Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
Which phase of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model focuses on high levels of
volume with modest rest periods to force cellular changes that result in an overall increase in
muscle size?
Select one: c. Hypertrophy Training
Which of the following forms of exercise has the greatest impact on muscle damage?
Select one: c. Eccentric exercise
What is a function of satellite cells in the development of muscle hypertrophy?
Select one: a. Donate nuclei to existing muscle fibers
Lactate has been shown to increase the acute release of various anabolic hormones including
Select one: b. Testosterone and insulin-like growth factor
A marathon runner would be characterized as which somatotype?
, Select one: a. Ectomorph
Which of the following is an example of an eccentric muscle action?
Select one: c. Lowering the weight during a resistance exercise
Which of the following statement is an example of a SMART Goal?
Select one: d. "To prepare for my physique competition I will reduce my body fat by 5%
in 12 weeks by exercising 60-minutes five days per week and eating 500 less calories per day."
Which of the following statements describe the upper crossed syndrome?
Select one: d. Forward head, thoracic kyphosis and protracted shoulders
What are the three mechanisms involved in exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy?
Select one: a. Mechanical tension, muscle damage and metabolic stress
Bodybuilders tend to demonstrate weakness of which muscle group?
Select one: c. Rotator cuff
and Answers 100% Correct
Which phase of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model focuses on high levels of
volume with modest rest periods to force cellular changes that result in an overall increase in
muscle size?
Select one: c. Hypertrophy Training
Which of the following forms of exercise has the greatest impact on muscle damage?
Select one: c. Eccentric exercise
What is a function of satellite cells in the development of muscle hypertrophy?
Select one: a. Donate nuclei to existing muscle fibers
Lactate has been shown to increase the acute release of various anabolic hormones including
Select one: b. Testosterone and insulin-like growth factor
A marathon runner would be characterized as which somatotype?
, Select one: a. Ectomorph
Which of the following is an example of an eccentric muscle action?
Select one: c. Lowering the weight during a resistance exercise
Which of the following statement is an example of a SMART Goal?
Select one: d. "To prepare for my physique competition I will reduce my body fat by 5%
in 12 weeks by exercising 60-minutes five days per week and eating 500 less calories per day."
Which of the following statements describe the upper crossed syndrome?
Select one: d. Forward head, thoracic kyphosis and protracted shoulders
What are the three mechanisms involved in exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy?
Select one: a. Mechanical tension, muscle damage and metabolic stress
Bodybuilders tend to demonstrate weakness of which muscle group?
Select one: c. Rotator cuff
