NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM FINAL
PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Performance of a reverse lunge with trunk rotation occurs in what
movement plane(s)?
a. Frontal and sagittal
b. Sagittal and reverse
c. Reverse and transverse
d. Sagittal and transverse. Answer: D
◉ If a client incorrectly performs knee raises with an anterior pelvic
tilt to 90° of hip flexion, what is the prime mover instead of the
abdominals?
a. The gluteus maximus
b. The hip adductors
c. The iliopsoas
d. The knee flexors. Answer: C
◉ What is the prime mover of the standing calf raise exercise?
,a. The anterior tibialis
b. The peroneus brevis
c. The gastrocnemius
d. The psoas major. Answer: C
◉ What is a common biomechanical problem that occurs when
performing the leg press exercise with tight hip extensors?
a. The pelvis migrates into a posterior pelvic tilt
b. The knees are forced past the toes
c. Cervical spine stress occurs due to neck flexion
d. All of the above. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following muscle fiber types maintain the highest
concentration of mitochondria to fuel aerobic metabolism?
a. Type I
b. Type IIa
c. Type IIb
d. Type Ix. Answer: A
, ◉ During the upward phase of the barbell back squat, the
quadriceps would undergo a(n) __________ contraction?
a. Eccentric
b. Concentric
c. Isometric
d. Isokinetic. Answer: B
◉ Which of the following muscles is used to maintain posture and
therefore would have the greatest concentration of type I fibers?
a. Pectoralis major
b. Biceps brachii
c. Biceps femoris
d. Soleus. Answer: D
◉ Medical clearance is recommended for clients who present with
all of the following values except:
a. Resting heart rate > 100bpm
b. Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
c. Cholesterol ratio ≥ 5
d. Serum triglycerides = 235mg/dl. Answer: B
PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Performance of a reverse lunge with trunk rotation occurs in what
movement plane(s)?
a. Frontal and sagittal
b. Sagittal and reverse
c. Reverse and transverse
d. Sagittal and transverse. Answer: D
◉ If a client incorrectly performs knee raises with an anterior pelvic
tilt to 90° of hip flexion, what is the prime mover instead of the
abdominals?
a. The gluteus maximus
b. The hip adductors
c. The iliopsoas
d. The knee flexors. Answer: C
◉ What is the prime mover of the standing calf raise exercise?
,a. The anterior tibialis
b. The peroneus brevis
c. The gastrocnemius
d. The psoas major. Answer: C
◉ What is a common biomechanical problem that occurs when
performing the leg press exercise with tight hip extensors?
a. The pelvis migrates into a posterior pelvic tilt
b. The knees are forced past the toes
c. Cervical spine stress occurs due to neck flexion
d. All of the above. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following muscle fiber types maintain the highest
concentration of mitochondria to fuel aerobic metabolism?
a. Type I
b. Type IIa
c. Type IIb
d. Type Ix. Answer: A
, ◉ During the upward phase of the barbell back squat, the
quadriceps would undergo a(n) __________ contraction?
a. Eccentric
b. Concentric
c. Isometric
d. Isokinetic. Answer: B
◉ Which of the following muscles is used to maintain posture and
therefore would have the greatest concentration of type I fibers?
a. Pectoralis major
b. Biceps brachii
c. Biceps femoris
d. Soleus. Answer: D
◉ Medical clearance is recommended for clients who present with
all of the following values except:
a. Resting heart rate > 100bpm
b. Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
c. Cholesterol ratio ≥ 5
d. Serum triglycerides = 235mg/dl. Answer: B
