NASM CPT 7th-edition Certified Personal Trainer EXAM
2026-2027 LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIE
Exam
This document presents the newest NASM CPT 7 Exam questions for the 2026–2027
certification cycle, including verified correct answers. It covers all key NASM domains
such as exercise science, program design, client assessment, nutrition, behavior change,
and professional responsibilities. The content mirrors current NASM CPT 7 exam
standards and serves as a comprehensive practice resource for candidates preparing for
the certification exam.
During the Overhead Squat Assessment, you notice that your clients
knees buckle inward (knee valgus), which of the following muscles needs
to be strengthened? A- Gluteus medius B- Adductor Complex C- Soleus D-
Hip Flexors - ,,,,,answer,,,..Gluteus Medius
2) What muscle(s) are MOST likely tight if a client demonstrates an
arching low back during the overhead squat assessment? a) Hip Flexors c)
Gluteus maximus b) Transverse abdominus d) Multifidus -
,,,,,answer,,,..Hip Flexors
What muscles are most likely overactive and should be stretched when an
athlete exhibits an excessive forward lean? - ,,,,,answer,,,..Soleus,
gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
) If a client demonstrates knees that cave in during the overhead squat
assessment what muscle(s) are MOST likely overactive? A) Gluteus
maximus c) Vastus medialis oblique B) Gluteus medius d) Adductor
complex - ,,,,,answer,,,..Adductor complex
,5) If a client has Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome, which of the following
should be foam rolled? A) Gluteus Maximus B) Gluteus Medius C) Hip
Flexors D) Anterior Tibialis - ,,,,,answer,,,..Hip Flexors
Which of the following assessments should be avoided for a pregnant
client?
A) Overhead Squat B) Single Leg Squat C) Pushing test D) Back Squat -
,,,,,answer,,,..Single Leg Squat
Which of the following arteries is the most common for personal trainers
to use? A) Radial B) Brachial C) Carotid D) Femoral - ,,,,,answer,,,..Radial
Which of the following is considered systolic hypertension? A) 110 B) 120
C) 130 D) 140 - ,,,,,answer,,,..140
Which of the following is an undesirable body fat percentage for males? A)
18% B) 19% C) 20% D) 21% - ,,,,,answer,,,..21
Which of the following would be a contraindication discovered during a
health risk assessment?
A) Client smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
B) Clients Mother passed away from a heart attack at age 50
C) Client has experienced angina within the past 3-days
D) Client has leg pain due to recent increase in soccer play -
,,,,,answer,,,..Client has experienced angina within the past 3-days
muscle imbalance - ,,,,,answer,,,..when muscles on each side of a joint
have altered length-tension relationship
integrated performance paradigm - ,,,,,answer,,,..to move with efficiency,
forces must be dampened (eccentrically), stabilized (isometrically), and
then accelerated (concentrically).
,force-couple relationship - ,,,,,answer,,,..synergistic action of multiple
muscles working together to produce movement around a joint.
first-class levers - ,,,,,answer,,,..fulcrum in the middle (seesaw)
first class lever example - ,,,,,answer,,,..nodding your head
- top of the spinal cord is the fulcrum
second-class levers - ,,,,,answer,,,..resistance in the middle, with fulcrum
and effort on either side (wheelbarrow)
second class lever example - ,,,,,answer,,,..push ups or calf raises
third-class lever - ,,,,,answer,,,..effort in middle of fulcrum and resistance
third class lever example - ,,,,,answer,,,..forearm (fulcrum is the elbow,
effort is the biceps, load is in the hand)
motor control - ,,,,,answer,,,..how the central nervous system integrates
internal and external sensory information with previous experiences to
produce a motor response
motor learning - ,,,,,answer,,,..integration of motor control processes
through practice and experience, leading to a relatively permanent
change in the capacity to produce skilled motor behavior.
motor development - ,,,,,answer,,,..change in skilled motor behavior over
time throughout the life span.
Obesity - ,,,,,answer,,,..BMI of 30 or higher
Overweight - ,,,,,answer,,,..BMI over 25
, OPT Model - ,,,,,answer,,,..stabilization-strength endurance-muscular
development-max strength-power
Acute Disease - ,,,,,answer,,,..symptoms develop rapidly
Chronic Disease - ,,,,,answer,,,..persists for long duration, cannot be
cured altogether
LDL cholesterol - ,,,,,answer,,,..Bad- Should be less than 100
HDL cholesterol - ,,,,,answer,,,..Good- Should be kept around 60
Type 1 Diabetes - ,,,,,answer,,,..Genetic- cannot prevented
Type 2 Diabetes - ,,,,,answer,,,..obesity is a primary indicator, insulin
resistant
COPD - ,,,,,answer,,,..Chronic respiratory dysfunctions. Brisk walk can be
one of the best forms of exercise for them.
LPHC - ,,,,,answer,,,..lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
4 P's of Marketing - ,,,,,answer,,,..Product, Price, Place, Promotion
SWOT Analysis - ,,,,,answer,,,..strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
threats
Extrinsic Motivation - ,,,,,answer,,,..External- for others or reward
Intrinsic Motivation - ,,,,,answer,,,..Internal-- comes from within
2026-2027 LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIE
Exam
This document presents the newest NASM CPT 7 Exam questions for the 2026–2027
certification cycle, including verified correct answers. It covers all key NASM domains
such as exercise science, program design, client assessment, nutrition, behavior change,
and professional responsibilities. The content mirrors current NASM CPT 7 exam
standards and serves as a comprehensive practice resource for candidates preparing for
the certification exam.
During the Overhead Squat Assessment, you notice that your clients
knees buckle inward (knee valgus), which of the following muscles needs
to be strengthened? A- Gluteus medius B- Adductor Complex C- Soleus D-
Hip Flexors - ,,,,,answer,,,..Gluteus Medius
2) What muscle(s) are MOST likely tight if a client demonstrates an
arching low back during the overhead squat assessment? a) Hip Flexors c)
Gluteus maximus b) Transverse abdominus d) Multifidus -
,,,,,answer,,,..Hip Flexors
What muscles are most likely overactive and should be stretched when an
athlete exhibits an excessive forward lean? - ,,,,,answer,,,..Soleus,
gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
) If a client demonstrates knees that cave in during the overhead squat
assessment what muscle(s) are MOST likely overactive? A) Gluteus
maximus c) Vastus medialis oblique B) Gluteus medius d) Adductor
complex - ,,,,,answer,,,..Adductor complex
,5) If a client has Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome, which of the following
should be foam rolled? A) Gluteus Maximus B) Gluteus Medius C) Hip
Flexors D) Anterior Tibialis - ,,,,,answer,,,..Hip Flexors
Which of the following assessments should be avoided for a pregnant
client?
A) Overhead Squat B) Single Leg Squat C) Pushing test D) Back Squat -
,,,,,answer,,,..Single Leg Squat
Which of the following arteries is the most common for personal trainers
to use? A) Radial B) Brachial C) Carotid D) Femoral - ,,,,,answer,,,..Radial
Which of the following is considered systolic hypertension? A) 110 B) 120
C) 130 D) 140 - ,,,,,answer,,,..140
Which of the following is an undesirable body fat percentage for males? A)
18% B) 19% C) 20% D) 21% - ,,,,,answer,,,..21
Which of the following would be a contraindication discovered during a
health risk assessment?
A) Client smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
B) Clients Mother passed away from a heart attack at age 50
C) Client has experienced angina within the past 3-days
D) Client has leg pain due to recent increase in soccer play -
,,,,,answer,,,..Client has experienced angina within the past 3-days
muscle imbalance - ,,,,,answer,,,..when muscles on each side of a joint
have altered length-tension relationship
integrated performance paradigm - ,,,,,answer,,,..to move with efficiency,
forces must be dampened (eccentrically), stabilized (isometrically), and
then accelerated (concentrically).
,force-couple relationship - ,,,,,answer,,,..synergistic action of multiple
muscles working together to produce movement around a joint.
first-class levers - ,,,,,answer,,,..fulcrum in the middle (seesaw)
first class lever example - ,,,,,answer,,,..nodding your head
- top of the spinal cord is the fulcrum
second-class levers - ,,,,,answer,,,..resistance in the middle, with fulcrum
and effort on either side (wheelbarrow)
second class lever example - ,,,,,answer,,,..push ups or calf raises
third-class lever - ,,,,,answer,,,..effort in middle of fulcrum and resistance
third class lever example - ,,,,,answer,,,..forearm (fulcrum is the elbow,
effort is the biceps, load is in the hand)
motor control - ,,,,,answer,,,..how the central nervous system integrates
internal and external sensory information with previous experiences to
produce a motor response
motor learning - ,,,,,answer,,,..integration of motor control processes
through practice and experience, leading to a relatively permanent
change in the capacity to produce skilled motor behavior.
motor development - ,,,,,answer,,,..change in skilled motor behavior over
time throughout the life span.
Obesity - ,,,,,answer,,,..BMI of 30 or higher
Overweight - ,,,,,answer,,,..BMI over 25
, OPT Model - ,,,,,answer,,,..stabilization-strength endurance-muscular
development-max strength-power
Acute Disease - ,,,,,answer,,,..symptoms develop rapidly
Chronic Disease - ,,,,,answer,,,..persists for long duration, cannot be
cured altogether
LDL cholesterol - ,,,,,answer,,,..Bad- Should be less than 100
HDL cholesterol - ,,,,,answer,,,..Good- Should be kept around 60
Type 1 Diabetes - ,,,,,answer,,,..Genetic- cannot prevented
Type 2 Diabetes - ,,,,,answer,,,..obesity is a primary indicator, insulin
resistant
COPD - ,,,,,answer,,,..Chronic respiratory dysfunctions. Brisk walk can be
one of the best forms of exercise for them.
LPHC - ,,,,,answer,,,..lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
4 P's of Marketing - ,,,,,answer,,,..Product, Price, Place, Promotion
SWOT Analysis - ,,,,,answer,,,..strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
threats
Extrinsic Motivation - ,,,,,answer,,,..External- for others or reward
Intrinsic Motivation - ,,,,,answer,,,..Internal-- comes from within
