NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
Which of the following is an example of a strength level resistance training exercise
for legs? Select one:
a. Multiplanar step-up to balance
b. Single-leg squat
c. Single-leg dead lift
d. Multiplanar dumbbell step-
up D
During the overhead squat assessment, the trainer notices the client's feet turn out.
Which of the following stretches should be used to lengthen the overactive muscles?
Select one:
a. Kneeling hip flexor
b. Standing calf
c. Standing adductor
d. Standing
quadriceps B
To avoid muscle strains, joint pain, and emotional fatigue, which of the following
concepts should be implemented?
Select one:
a. Periodization
b. Mechanical specificity
c. Neuromuscular specificity
d. Vertical
loading A
Which of the following is an appropriate number of exercises per body part per
session for a client who has the goal of muscular hypertrophy?
Select one:
a. 1 to 2
b. 2 to 4
c. 4 to 6
d. 6 to
10 B
,NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
Which of the following muscles is probably underactive when the arms fall forward
during an overhead squat?
Select one:
a. Levator scapulae
b. Rhomboids
c. Sternocleidomastoid
d. Upper
trapezius B
When assessing an overhead squat, an indication of relative flexibility due to
tightness in the lateral gastrocnemius is:
Select one:
a. the knees moving inward.
b. external rotation of the feet.
c. excessive forward lean.
d. low back
arches.
B
Which of the following muscles is lengthened in Lower Crossed
Syndrome? Select one:
a. Psoas minor
b. Rectus femoris
c. Erector Spinae
d. Transverse
abdominis D
How many ounces of water should a client consume immediately after exercise for
every pound lost?
Select one:
a. 6 to 12 ounces
b. 16 to 24 ounces
c. 24 to 32 ounces
d. 32 to 48
ounces B
If a client's knee moves inward while performing the Single-leg Squat test, this is an
indication that which of the following muscles is overactive?
Select one:
a. Adductor longus
b. Vastus medialis oblique
,NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Piriformi
sA
Which one of the following exercises is classified as a balance-strength
exercise? Select one:
a. Single-leg squat touchdown
b. Single-leg lift and chop
c. Single-leg balance and reach
d. Single-leg hop with
stabilization A
A client's shoulders elevate during a pulling assessment. Which of the following
muscles may be underactive?
Select one:
a. Levator scapulae
b. Latissimus dorsi
c. Sternocleidomastoid
d. Mid and lower
trapezius D
Which of the following is an appropriate intensity when training a client who is
obese? Select one:
a. 20 to 30% of their maximum heart rate
b. 40 to 50% of their maximum heart rate
c. 60 to 70% of their maximum heart rate
d. 85 to 95% of their maximum heart
rate C
Which of the following muscles is the prime mover when a client performs
a row? Select one:
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Posterior deltoid
c. Pectoralis major
d. Pectoralis
minor A
When performing a _, the load should be positioned to resist shoulder
extension and scapular retraction.
Select one:
, NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
a. standing triceps extension
b. biceps curl
c. standing cable row
d. dumbbell chest
press C
A series of exercises that is performed one after the other, with minimal rest, is
referred to as what type of training system?
Select one:
a. Multiple set system
b. Pyramid system
c. Superset system
d. Circuit training
system D
Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior
pelvic tilt? Select one:
a. Erector spinae
b. Psoas
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Gluteus
maximus D
Which of the following is a Power Level balance
exercise? Select one:
a. Single-leg box hop-up with stabilization
b. Single-leg throw and catch
c. Single-leg internal and external rotation
d. Single-leg squat
touchdown A
If a client demonstrates shoulder elevation while performing a cable row exercise,
which of thefollowing muscles is considered overactive?
Select one:
a. Rhomboids
b. Sternocleidomastoid
c. Upper trapezius
d. Erector
spinae C
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
Which of the following is an example of a strength level resistance training exercise
for legs? Select one:
a. Multiplanar step-up to balance
b. Single-leg squat
c. Single-leg dead lift
d. Multiplanar dumbbell step-
up D
During the overhead squat assessment, the trainer notices the client's feet turn out.
Which of the following stretches should be used to lengthen the overactive muscles?
Select one:
a. Kneeling hip flexor
b. Standing calf
c. Standing adductor
d. Standing
quadriceps B
To avoid muscle strains, joint pain, and emotional fatigue, which of the following
concepts should be implemented?
Select one:
a. Periodization
b. Mechanical specificity
c. Neuromuscular specificity
d. Vertical
loading A
Which of the following is an appropriate number of exercises per body part per
session for a client who has the goal of muscular hypertrophy?
Select one:
a. 1 to 2
b. 2 to 4
c. 4 to 6
d. 6 to
10 B
,NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
Which of the following muscles is probably underactive when the arms fall forward
during an overhead squat?
Select one:
a. Levator scapulae
b. Rhomboids
c. Sternocleidomastoid
d. Upper
trapezius B
When assessing an overhead squat, an indication of relative flexibility due to
tightness in the lateral gastrocnemius is:
Select one:
a. the knees moving inward.
b. external rotation of the feet.
c. excessive forward lean.
d. low back
arches.
B
Which of the following muscles is lengthened in Lower Crossed
Syndrome? Select one:
a. Psoas minor
b. Rectus femoris
c. Erector Spinae
d. Transverse
abdominis D
How many ounces of water should a client consume immediately after exercise for
every pound lost?
Select one:
a. 6 to 12 ounces
b. 16 to 24 ounces
c. 24 to 32 ounces
d. 32 to 48
ounces B
If a client's knee moves inward while performing the Single-leg Squat test, this is an
indication that which of the following muscles is overactive?
Select one:
a. Adductor longus
b. Vastus medialis oblique
,NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Piriformi
sA
Which one of the following exercises is classified as a balance-strength
exercise? Select one:
a. Single-leg squat touchdown
b. Single-leg lift and chop
c. Single-leg balance and reach
d. Single-leg hop with
stabilization A
A client's shoulders elevate during a pulling assessment. Which of the following
muscles may be underactive?
Select one:
a. Levator scapulae
b. Latissimus dorsi
c. Sternocleidomastoid
d. Mid and lower
trapezius D
Which of the following is an appropriate intensity when training a client who is
obese? Select one:
a. 20 to 30% of their maximum heart rate
b. 40 to 50% of their maximum heart rate
c. 60 to 70% of their maximum heart rate
d. 85 to 95% of their maximum heart
rate C
Which of the following muscles is the prime mover when a client performs
a row? Select one:
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Posterior deltoid
c. Pectoralis major
d. Pectoralis
minor A
When performing a _, the load should be positioned to resist shoulder
extension and scapular retraction.
Select one:
, NASM CPT EXAM 2024 TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
EACH | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
a. standing triceps extension
b. biceps curl
c. standing cable row
d. dumbbell chest
press C
A series of exercises that is performed one after the other, with minimal rest, is
referred to as what type of training system?
Select one:
a. Multiple set system
b. Pyramid system
c. Superset system
d. Circuit training
system D
Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior
pelvic tilt? Select one:
a. Erector spinae
b. Psoas
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Gluteus
maximus D
Which of the following is a Power Level balance
exercise? Select one:
a. Single-leg box hop-up with stabilization
b. Single-leg throw and catch
c. Single-leg internal and external rotation
d. Single-leg squat
touchdown A
If a client demonstrates shoulder elevation while performing a cable row exercise,
which of thefollowing muscles is considered overactive?
Select one:
a. Rhomboids
b. Sternocleidomastoid
c. Upper trapezius
d. Erector
spinae C
