CCFT CROSSFIT LEVEL 3 EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| CF-L3 / CCFT EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE 650 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is the formula for work? - ANSWER - force x distance
What are the x and y axis for the graph of work capacity? - ANSWER -
x = time, y = power
What are the ten fitness domains? - ANSWER - Endurance, stamina,
strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance,
accuracy
What are the nine foundational movements? - ANSWER - Squat series,
press series, lift series
What are the three movements in the squat series? - ANSWER - Air
squat, front squat, overhead squat
What are the three movements in the pressing series? - ANSWER -
Strict press, push press, push jerk
pg. 1
,What are the three movements in the lifting series? - ANSWER -
Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean
What is evidence-base fitness? - ANSWER - safety, efficiency and
efficacy of a fitness program supported by measurable, observable and
repeatable data
Which hormones are vital to athletic development? - ANSWER -
testosterone, growth factor, human growth hormone
How do you calculate CrossFit's standard of protein/calorie intake? -
ANSWER - Total calories set around 1 gram of protein per pound of
lean body mass
What are the four operational models for defining fitness? - ANSWER -
Ten Fitness Domains, The Hopper Model, Bio-energetics (metabolic
pathways), Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum
Which of the ten physical skills is improved through training? -
ANSWER - Strength, stamina, endurance, flexibility
Which of the ten physical skills is improved through practice? -
ANSWER - Coordination, agility, balance, accuracy
pg. 2
,Which of the ten physical skills is improved through both training and
practice? - ANSWER - Power and speed
What are the three adaptation waves of endurance training? - ANSWER
- Maximal oxygen consumption, increased lactate threshold, increased
efficiency
What is the theoretical hierarchy of development? - ANSWER -
Nutrition (molecular foundation), Metabolic Conditioning
(cardiovascular sufficiency), Gymnastics (body control), Weightlifting
(external object control), Sport (mastery/application)
What are the six traits of an effective trainer? - ANSWER - Teaching,
seeing, correcting, group management, presence and attitude,
demonstration
What exercises have a higher chance of developing rhabdo? - ANSWER
- Prolonged eccentric contractions
What are the symptoms of rhabdo? - ANSWER - generalized muscle
pain, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramping, and, in severe cases,
dark-red or cola-colored urine
What muscles are included in the posterior-chain - ANSWER -
hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors
pg. 3
, By what percentage is depression increased with type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWER - 20% increase
What is normal fasting blood glucose level? - ANSWER - 85mg/dL
Why does fructose have a low glycemic index? - ANSWER - Because it
converts to fat in the liver instead of going to the bloodstream
What is the recommended amount of Vitamin D? - ANSWER - 400-
1000 IU per day
What percentage of daily value on a nutrition label is considered low? -
ANSWER - <5% DV
What percentage of daily value on a nutritional label is considered high?
- ANSWER - >20% DV
What are some hidden sugar names? - ANSWER - corn syrup, high
fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, dextrose, sucrose,
honey, maple syrup
What percentage of VO2 is related to genetics versus training? -
ANSWER - 60-70% genetic, 30-40% training
pg. 4
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| CF-L3 / CCFT EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE 650 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is the formula for work? - ANSWER - force x distance
What are the x and y axis for the graph of work capacity? - ANSWER -
x = time, y = power
What are the ten fitness domains? - ANSWER - Endurance, stamina,
strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance,
accuracy
What are the nine foundational movements? - ANSWER - Squat series,
press series, lift series
What are the three movements in the squat series? - ANSWER - Air
squat, front squat, overhead squat
What are the three movements in the pressing series? - ANSWER -
Strict press, push press, push jerk
pg. 1
,What are the three movements in the lifting series? - ANSWER -
Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean
What is evidence-base fitness? - ANSWER - safety, efficiency and
efficacy of a fitness program supported by measurable, observable and
repeatable data
Which hormones are vital to athletic development? - ANSWER -
testosterone, growth factor, human growth hormone
How do you calculate CrossFit's standard of protein/calorie intake? -
ANSWER - Total calories set around 1 gram of protein per pound of
lean body mass
What are the four operational models for defining fitness? - ANSWER -
Ten Fitness Domains, The Hopper Model, Bio-energetics (metabolic
pathways), Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum
Which of the ten physical skills is improved through training? -
ANSWER - Strength, stamina, endurance, flexibility
Which of the ten physical skills is improved through practice? -
ANSWER - Coordination, agility, balance, accuracy
pg. 2
,Which of the ten physical skills is improved through both training and
practice? - ANSWER - Power and speed
What are the three adaptation waves of endurance training? - ANSWER
- Maximal oxygen consumption, increased lactate threshold, increased
efficiency
What is the theoretical hierarchy of development? - ANSWER -
Nutrition (molecular foundation), Metabolic Conditioning
(cardiovascular sufficiency), Gymnastics (body control), Weightlifting
(external object control), Sport (mastery/application)
What are the six traits of an effective trainer? - ANSWER - Teaching,
seeing, correcting, group management, presence and attitude,
demonstration
What exercises have a higher chance of developing rhabdo? - ANSWER
- Prolonged eccentric contractions
What are the symptoms of rhabdo? - ANSWER - generalized muscle
pain, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramping, and, in severe cases,
dark-red or cola-colored urine
What muscles are included in the posterior-chain - ANSWER -
hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors
pg. 3
, By what percentage is depression increased with type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWER - 20% increase
What is normal fasting blood glucose level? - ANSWER - 85mg/dL
Why does fructose have a low glycemic index? - ANSWER - Because it
converts to fat in the liver instead of going to the bloodstream
What is the recommended amount of Vitamin D? - ANSWER - 400-
1000 IU per day
What percentage of daily value on a nutrition label is considered low? -
ANSWER - <5% DV
What percentage of daily value on a nutritional label is considered high?
- ANSWER - >20% DV
What are some hidden sugar names? - ANSWER - corn syrup, high
fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, dextrose, sucrose,
honey, maple syrup
What percentage of VO2 is related to genetics versus training? -
ANSWER - 60-70% genetic, 30-40% training
pg. 4
