NASM 7TH EDITION QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which phase of the OPT model uses a Super Set combination such as a Squat (rest 1-minute) into an
Ice Skater? ANSW✅✅Power
Which phase of the OPT model uses an X-X-X-X tempo? ANSW✅✅Maximal Strength
Which phase of the OPT model uses a 0-60 second rest period? ANSW✅✅Hypertrophy
Which phase of the OPT model uses a 2-0-2-0 tempo? ANSW✅✅Hypertrophy
Which phase of the OPT model uses a super set combo such as a Bench press into a Push- Up?
ANSW✅✅Strength Endurance
Which phase of the OPT model is a hybrid form of training that promotes increased stabilization
endurance, hypertrophy, and strength by using superset techniques in which a more-stable exercise
is immediately followed with a stabilization exercise with similar biomechanical motions.
ANSW✅✅Phase 2. Strength Endurance Training
The Pallof exercise is an anti-rotational exercise ANSW✅✅
The TRX Rip Trainer is an asymmetrical resistance exercise ANSW✅✅
During phase 1 of the OPT model, which of the following training systems is most appropriate?
ANSW✅✅Vertical Loading
Which of the following is an example of a super set in phase II of the OPT model? ANSW✅✅Bench
Press into Push Up
Which of the following is an example of a super set in phase 5 of the OPT model? ANSW✅✅Squat
into Jump
,When performing a biceps curl (concentric), the cable should be positioned to offer resistance in a
vertical motion against elbow _______________________, pulling the elbow into _____________?
ANSW✅✅Flexion/ Extension
According to research, endurance is best achieved by performing what number of repetitions at 50-
70% of the 1RM ANSW✅✅12-20
What muscle(s) are MOST likely tight (overactive) if a client demonstrates an arching low back during
the overhead squat assessment? ANSW✅✅Hip flexors
The Four P's of Marketing include all of the following EXCEPT: ANSW✅✅Plan
A proprioceptively enriched environment challenges an individual's____ ANSW✅✅Internal
balance and stabilization
What are smaller chambers located superiorly on either side of the heart that gather blood returning
to the heart much like a reservoir? ANSW✅✅Atria
Which of the following is not a testing site for body fat according to the durnin womersley test?
ANSW✅✅Thigh
What muscles are most likely overactive and should be stretched when an athlete exhibits an
excessive forward lean? ANSW✅✅Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
What are the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome? ANSW✅✅Alarm reaction,
resistance development, exhaustion
When the nervous system properly recruits the correct muscles to produce force, reduce force, and
dynamically stabilize the body's structures in all three planes of motion, this is an example of:
ANSW✅✅neuromuscular efficiency.
Which of the following is not a key predictor of exercise participation and adherence?
ANSW✅✅Popularity of Chain
,During phase 3 of the OPT model, a client is suggested to perform horizontal loading with
_______________ rest periods? ANSW✅✅0-60 seconds
The total amount of work performed within a specific period of time is known as:
ANSW✅✅Training Volume
When a client performs the Shark Skill performance test for lower body agility, which of the
following would result in a penalization of .1 seconds? ANSW✅✅Hands falling off the waist
(BLANK)_______trait does not change over time. ANSW✅✅Stable
In which of the following situations should a certified personal trainer refer a client to a medical
professional? ANSW✅✅When the trainer becomes aware if undiagnosed hypertension
Facilities that are high-end and focus on a niche market segment are ________ facilities.
ANSW✅✅Boutique
Which of the following glands is called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it
controls the functions of the other endocrine glands? ANSW✅✅Pituitary Glands
Which of the following is a difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused
coping? ANSW✅✅Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping is used when the
problem is responsive to change.
Which of the following is an effect of an ankle sprain? ANSW✅✅A decrease in the neural control
to the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscles
The drawing-in maneuver is a maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the
_____ in toward the spine. ANSW✅✅Navel
In the context of behavior modification approaches, which of the following is a written statement
that outlines the responsibilities of participants, their expected behaviors, and contingencies for
changes in their behaviors? ANSW✅✅A contract
, A client complains of pain in his shoulders while performing the triceps dips exercise. Which of the
following should a fitness professional suggest to the client to reduce the discomfort?
ANSW✅✅Decrease the range of motion
Which of the following is a common mistake made while performing prisoner squats?
ANSW✅✅Allowing the feet to turn out
Individuals who have shown a certain level of interest in personal training services are ________.
ANSW✅✅Targets
Ancillary revenue can be gained through ___ ANSW✅✅Merchandise sales
Which of the following is considered objective information? ANSW✅✅Body composition testing
Which of the following is a progression of the multiplanar jump with stabilization in the frontal
plane? ANSW✅✅A transverse plane jump with 90 degrees rotation before landing
Which of the following indicates goal commitment? ANSW✅✅A client shares his goals with and
reports his progress to others.
Which of the following is a kinetic chain checkpoint? ANSW✅✅Knee
What is the immediate progression of an alternating-arm ball dumbbell chest press?
ANSW✅✅Single arm back dumbbell chest press
turn-key product is one that ________ ANSW✅✅Ready for immediate use
Which of the following is characterized by flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees?
ANSW✅✅Pes Planes Distortion
While observing a pulling assessment, a personal trainer notices a client's shoulders elevating. Which
of the following exercises is appropriate to strengthen the client's underactive muscles?
ANSW✅✅Ball Cobra
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which phase of the OPT model uses a Super Set combination such as a Squat (rest 1-minute) into an
Ice Skater? ANSW✅✅Power
Which phase of the OPT model uses an X-X-X-X tempo? ANSW✅✅Maximal Strength
Which phase of the OPT model uses a 0-60 second rest period? ANSW✅✅Hypertrophy
Which phase of the OPT model uses a 2-0-2-0 tempo? ANSW✅✅Hypertrophy
Which phase of the OPT model uses a super set combo such as a Bench press into a Push- Up?
ANSW✅✅Strength Endurance
Which phase of the OPT model is a hybrid form of training that promotes increased stabilization
endurance, hypertrophy, and strength by using superset techniques in which a more-stable exercise
is immediately followed with a stabilization exercise with similar biomechanical motions.
ANSW✅✅Phase 2. Strength Endurance Training
The Pallof exercise is an anti-rotational exercise ANSW✅✅
The TRX Rip Trainer is an asymmetrical resistance exercise ANSW✅✅
During phase 1 of the OPT model, which of the following training systems is most appropriate?
ANSW✅✅Vertical Loading
Which of the following is an example of a super set in phase II of the OPT model? ANSW✅✅Bench
Press into Push Up
Which of the following is an example of a super set in phase 5 of the OPT model? ANSW✅✅Squat
into Jump
,When performing a biceps curl (concentric), the cable should be positioned to offer resistance in a
vertical motion against elbow _______________________, pulling the elbow into _____________?
ANSW✅✅Flexion/ Extension
According to research, endurance is best achieved by performing what number of repetitions at 50-
70% of the 1RM ANSW✅✅12-20
What muscle(s) are MOST likely tight (overactive) if a client demonstrates an arching low back during
the overhead squat assessment? ANSW✅✅Hip flexors
The Four P's of Marketing include all of the following EXCEPT: ANSW✅✅Plan
A proprioceptively enriched environment challenges an individual's____ ANSW✅✅Internal
balance and stabilization
What are smaller chambers located superiorly on either side of the heart that gather blood returning
to the heart much like a reservoir? ANSW✅✅Atria
Which of the following is not a testing site for body fat according to the durnin womersley test?
ANSW✅✅Thigh
What muscles are most likely overactive and should be stretched when an athlete exhibits an
excessive forward lean? ANSW✅✅Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
What are the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome? ANSW✅✅Alarm reaction,
resistance development, exhaustion
When the nervous system properly recruits the correct muscles to produce force, reduce force, and
dynamically stabilize the body's structures in all three planes of motion, this is an example of:
ANSW✅✅neuromuscular efficiency.
Which of the following is not a key predictor of exercise participation and adherence?
ANSW✅✅Popularity of Chain
,During phase 3 of the OPT model, a client is suggested to perform horizontal loading with
_______________ rest periods? ANSW✅✅0-60 seconds
The total amount of work performed within a specific period of time is known as:
ANSW✅✅Training Volume
When a client performs the Shark Skill performance test for lower body agility, which of the
following would result in a penalization of .1 seconds? ANSW✅✅Hands falling off the waist
(BLANK)_______trait does not change over time. ANSW✅✅Stable
In which of the following situations should a certified personal trainer refer a client to a medical
professional? ANSW✅✅When the trainer becomes aware if undiagnosed hypertension
Facilities that are high-end and focus on a niche market segment are ________ facilities.
ANSW✅✅Boutique
Which of the following glands is called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it
controls the functions of the other endocrine glands? ANSW✅✅Pituitary Glands
Which of the following is a difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused
coping? ANSW✅✅Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping is used when the
problem is responsive to change.
Which of the following is an effect of an ankle sprain? ANSW✅✅A decrease in the neural control
to the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscles
The drawing-in maneuver is a maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the
_____ in toward the spine. ANSW✅✅Navel
In the context of behavior modification approaches, which of the following is a written statement
that outlines the responsibilities of participants, their expected behaviors, and contingencies for
changes in their behaviors? ANSW✅✅A contract
, A client complains of pain in his shoulders while performing the triceps dips exercise. Which of the
following should a fitness professional suggest to the client to reduce the discomfort?
ANSW✅✅Decrease the range of motion
Which of the following is a common mistake made while performing prisoner squats?
ANSW✅✅Allowing the feet to turn out
Individuals who have shown a certain level of interest in personal training services are ________.
ANSW✅✅Targets
Ancillary revenue can be gained through ___ ANSW✅✅Merchandise sales
Which of the following is considered objective information? ANSW✅✅Body composition testing
Which of the following is a progression of the multiplanar jump with stabilization in the frontal
plane? ANSW✅✅A transverse plane jump with 90 degrees rotation before landing
Which of the following indicates goal commitment? ANSW✅✅A client shares his goals with and
reports his progress to others.
Which of the following is a kinetic chain checkpoint? ANSW✅✅Knee
What is the immediate progression of an alternating-arm ball dumbbell chest press?
ANSW✅✅Single arm back dumbbell chest press
turn-key product is one that ________ ANSW✅✅Ready for immediate use
Which of the following is characterized by flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees?
ANSW✅✅Pes Planes Distortion
While observing a pulling assessment, a personal trainer notices a client's shoulders elevating. Which
of the following exercises is appropriate to strengthen the client's underactive muscles?
ANSW✅✅Ball Cobra
