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NASM CPT Exam Practice Questions

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This practice test will help you prepare effectively for the NASM CPT exam. By taking it, you'll gain valuable insights into your knowledge areas and pinpoint where you need to focus your studies. Let's get started and move one step closer to achieving your certification goals!

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Question 1 of 10

Which of the following movement compensations was likely observed in the overhead squat assessment if the client could benefit from the static standing wall calf stretch?

A

Knees adduct

B

Feet externally rotate

C

Anterior pelvic tilt

D

Shoulders elevate

Question 2 of 10

During the overhead squat assessment, a personal trainer notices a client’s low back arching excessively. Which of the following muscles is probably underactive? 

A

Biceps femoris

B

Adductor brevis

C

Gluteus medius

D

Vastus lateralis

Question 3 of 10

Proper extensibility of which muscle group should be ensured prior to engaging in a medicine ball soccer throw?  

A

Latissimus dorsi

B

Biceps femoris

C

Gastrocnemius

D

Gluteus maximus

Question 4 of 10

The contractile components of a muscle cell, known as the myofilaments, are contained within ___________. 

A

Epimysium

B

Myofibrils

C

Fascicles

D

Muscle fibers

Question 5 of 10

What biomechanical position should the front foot contact the ground in while sprinting?  

A

Plantarflexed and everted

B

Dorsiflexed and everted

C

Dorsiflexed and pointed forward

D

Plantarflexed and pointed forward

Question 6 of 10

Which superset would be most appropriate for a Phase 2 client?  

A

Single-leg squat followed by barbell squat

B

Machine shoulder press followed by standing bottoms-up kettlebell press

C

Bench press followed by standing cable row

D

Barbell squat followed by squat jump

Question 7 of 10

Which exercise is most appropriate for a hypertensive client? 

A

Prone ball dumbbell triceps extension

B

Supine ball dumbbell triceps extension

C

Standing overhead triceps extension

D

Bench dumbbell triceps extension

Question 8 of 10

What strengthening exercise would be most beneficial for a client who presents adducted knees during the overhead squat assessment?  

A

Quadruped opposite arm and leg reach

B

Ball cobras

C

Chin tucks

D

Tube-walking: side-to-side

Question 9 of 10

Which static postural syndrome is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?

A

Pes planus distortion syndrome

B

Lower crossed syndrome

C

Upper crossed syndrome

D

Knee varus syndrome

Question 10 of 10

Which type of training focuses on reducing the stretch-shortening cycle?

A

Reactive training

B

Core training

C

SAQ training

D

Balance training

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