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NCSF CPT EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2026 TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH
COMPLETE 650 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+| NCSF
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM PREP
(BRAND NEW!!)
NCSF CPT VERSION A.
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and
is targeted during the crunch movement?
a.obliques
b.iliopsoas
c.erector spinae
d.rectus abdominis - Correct Answer -d.rectus abdominis
When the hip and knee are fully flexed as seen in the single-leg squat
(Bulgarian squat), what hip extensor is the prime mover?
a.gluteus maximus
b.biceps femoris
c.rectus femoris
d.iliopsoas - Correct Answer -a.gluteus maximus
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian
deadlift?
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a.shoulders
b.pectoralis
c.hamstrings
d.rhomboids - Correct Answer -c.hamstrings
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps contract
___.
a.concentrically
b.eccentrically
c.isometrically
d.isokinetically - Correct Answer -b.eccentrically
The prime mover of the dumbbell side raise exercise is the _______.
a.trapezius
b.infraspinatus
c.levator scapulae
d.deltoid - Correct Answer -d.deltoid
The majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting occur between which
segments of the spine?
a.cervical and thoracic
b.thoracic and lumbar
c.lumbar and sacrum
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d.sacrum and coccyx - Correct Answer -c.lumbar and sacrum
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at
what joint angle; reducing involvement of the rotator cuff?
a.5°
b.15°
c.30°
d.45° - Correct Answer -c.30°
The performance of a lunge with forward press on a cable machine
occurs in which movement plane?
a.sagittal
b.transverse
c.frontal
d.anterior - Correct Answer -a.sagittal
Which of the following muscles cause movement in the frontal plane?
a.tensor fascia latae
b.quadratus lumborum
c.supraspinatus
d.All of the above - Correct Answer -d.All of the above
What muscle group is targeted when performing the front squat?
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a.quadriceps
b.hamstrings
c.adductors
d.abductors - Correct Answer -a.quadriceps
Choose the exercise that would be used for increasing hip power.
a.leg press
b.overhead squat
c.alternating jump lunges
d.Romanian deadlift - Correct Answer -c.alternating jump lunges
What location on the body is used to spot the chin-up exercise?
a.Hands on the ankles when knees are flexed
b.Hands on the thighs and lower limbs
c.Hands at the waist
d.Hands at the lats - Correct Answer -c.Hands at the waist
What should be avoided for a 47 year-old client that has osteoarthritis in
their knee?
a.Box jumps
b.Plyometrics
c.Running
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NCSF CPT EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2026 TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH
COMPLETE 650 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+| NCSF
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM PREP
(BRAND NEW!!)
NCSF CPT VERSION A.
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and
is targeted during the crunch movement?
a.obliques
b.iliopsoas
c.erector spinae
d.rectus abdominis - Correct Answer -d.rectus abdominis
When the hip and knee are fully flexed as seen in the single-leg squat
(Bulgarian squat), what hip extensor is the prime mover?
a.gluteus maximus
b.biceps femoris
c.rectus femoris
d.iliopsoas - Correct Answer -a.gluteus maximus
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian
deadlift?
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a.shoulders
b.pectoralis
c.hamstrings
d.rhomboids - Correct Answer -c.hamstrings
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps contract
___.
a.concentrically
b.eccentrically
c.isometrically
d.isokinetically - Correct Answer -b.eccentrically
The prime mover of the dumbbell side raise exercise is the _______.
a.trapezius
b.infraspinatus
c.levator scapulae
d.deltoid - Correct Answer -d.deltoid
The majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting occur between which
segments of the spine?
a.cervical and thoracic
b.thoracic and lumbar
c.lumbar and sacrum
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d.sacrum and coccyx - Correct Answer -c.lumbar and sacrum
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at
what joint angle; reducing involvement of the rotator cuff?
a.5°
b.15°
c.30°
d.45° - Correct Answer -c.30°
The performance of a lunge with forward press on a cable machine
occurs in which movement plane?
a.sagittal
b.transverse
c.frontal
d.anterior - Correct Answer -a.sagittal
Which of the following muscles cause movement in the frontal plane?
a.tensor fascia latae
b.quadratus lumborum
c.supraspinatus
d.All of the above - Correct Answer -d.All of the above
What muscle group is targeted when performing the front squat?
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a.quadriceps
b.hamstrings
c.adductors
d.abductors - Correct Answer -a.quadriceps
Choose the exercise that would be used for increasing hip power.
a.leg press
b.overhead squat
c.alternating jump lunges
d.Romanian deadlift - Correct Answer -c.alternating jump lunges
What location on the body is used to spot the chin-up exercise?
a.Hands on the ankles when knees are flexed
b.Hands on the thighs and lower limbs
c.Hands at the waist
d.Hands at the lats - Correct Answer -c.Hands at the waist
What should be avoided for a 47 year-old client that has osteoarthritis in
their knee?
a.Box jumps
b.Plyometrics
c.Running
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