NASM MIDTERM QUESTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICE) WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following is an example that exhibits the conditions for being classified as
obese? -ANSWER-a). An individual who is 20 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her
height
b). An individual who is 10 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her height
c). An individual with a body mass index equal to or less than 20
d). An individual with a body mass index equal to or higher than 30
correct answer: D
A client has been training in Phase 2 for 4 months. She is now experienceing joint pain and
emotional fatigue. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is she most likely in? -
ANSWER-a. Resistance development
b. Exhaustion
c. DOMS
d. Alarm reaction
correct answer: B
Which of the following is the correct number to subtract age from when calculating a
person's estimated maximal heart rate? -ANSWER-a. 230
b. 220
c. 210
d. 200
correct answer: B
,Which of the following exercises is the best example of a Stabilization Level exercise? -
ANSWER-a. Lunge to two-arm press
b. Repeat squat jumps
c. Multiplanar step-up balance, curl, to overhead press
d. Barbell squat
correct answer: C
Which principle states the body will specifically adapt to the type of demand placed on it? -
ANSWER-a. Principle of overload
b. Principle of progression
c. Principle of individualism
d. Principle of specificity
correct answer: D
When a client is performing the overhead squat assessment from the lateral view, which of
the following kinetic chain checkpoints are you observing? -ANSWER-a. Lumbo-pelvic-hip
complex and shoulder complex
b. Feet, knees, and shoulder complex
c. Feet and knees
d. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, feet, and knees
correct answer: A
Daniel is foam-rolling the piriformis after a workout. Which of the following steps should he
take when he encounters a tender spot? -ANSWER-a. Oscillate on the tender spot.
b. Roll away from the tender spot.
c. Hold the spot for 30 seconds.
, d. Perform a large rolling motion across the spot.
correct answer: C
Which of the following should be retracted and depressed during the mid phase of a
standing cable row? -ANSWER-a. Scapulae
b. Clavicles
c. Femurs
d. Patellae
correct answer: A
While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer observes a client
demonstrating a low back arch movement dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is
probably overactive? -ANSWER-a. Biceps femoris
b. Gluteus maximus
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Latissimus dorsi
correct answer: D
Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying on one's back and raising the hips
off a bench? -ANSWER-a. The squat curl
b. The inverted row
c. The floor cobra
d. The reverse crunch
correct answer: D
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following is an example that exhibits the conditions for being classified as
obese? -ANSWER-a). An individual who is 20 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her
height
b). An individual who is 10 pounds over the ideal weight for his or her height
c). An individual with a body mass index equal to or less than 20
d). An individual with a body mass index equal to or higher than 30
correct answer: D
A client has been training in Phase 2 for 4 months. She is now experienceing joint pain and
emotional fatigue. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is she most likely in? -
ANSWER-a. Resistance development
b. Exhaustion
c. DOMS
d. Alarm reaction
correct answer: B
Which of the following is the correct number to subtract age from when calculating a
person's estimated maximal heart rate? -ANSWER-a. 230
b. 220
c. 210
d. 200
correct answer: B
,Which of the following exercises is the best example of a Stabilization Level exercise? -
ANSWER-a. Lunge to two-arm press
b. Repeat squat jumps
c. Multiplanar step-up balance, curl, to overhead press
d. Barbell squat
correct answer: C
Which principle states the body will specifically adapt to the type of demand placed on it? -
ANSWER-a. Principle of overload
b. Principle of progression
c. Principle of individualism
d. Principle of specificity
correct answer: D
When a client is performing the overhead squat assessment from the lateral view, which of
the following kinetic chain checkpoints are you observing? -ANSWER-a. Lumbo-pelvic-hip
complex and shoulder complex
b. Feet, knees, and shoulder complex
c. Feet and knees
d. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, feet, and knees
correct answer: A
Daniel is foam-rolling the piriformis after a workout. Which of the following steps should he
take when he encounters a tender spot? -ANSWER-a. Oscillate on the tender spot.
b. Roll away from the tender spot.
c. Hold the spot for 30 seconds.
, d. Perform a large rolling motion across the spot.
correct answer: C
Which of the following should be retracted and depressed during the mid phase of a
standing cable row? -ANSWER-a. Scapulae
b. Clavicles
c. Femurs
d. Patellae
correct answer: A
While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer observes a client
demonstrating a low back arch movement dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is
probably overactive? -ANSWER-a. Biceps femoris
b. Gluteus maximus
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Latissimus dorsi
correct answer: D
Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying on one's back and raising the hips
off a bench? -ANSWER-a. The squat curl
b. The inverted row
c. The floor cobra
d. The reverse crunch
correct answer: D
