Free NASM CPT Exam Questions

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Total 230 Questions | Updated On: Aug 18, 2026

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Question 1

Which of the following methods is BEST for lean muscle maintenance and loss of body fat?

A : H.I.I.T.

B : Aerobic training

C : Circuit training

D : 2-day split routine

Answer: C

Question 2

A realistic goal for a client needing to lose 50 pounds is

A : 2 pounds a week

B : 20 pounds in one month

C : 1 pound per day

D : 50 pounds in 10 weeks

Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following resistance training techniques should a trainer recommend for a 58-year-old client who prefers variations and has limited time for his workout?

A : Horizontal loading system

B : Multiple-set system

C : Superset system

D : Peripheral heart action system

Answer: D

Question 4

Which of the following is the most appropriate training intensity for a client whose goal is to increase the cross-sectional area of individual muscle fibers?

A : 75% to 85% of 1RM

B : 50% to 70% of 1RM

C : 30% to 45% of 1RM

D : 90% to 100% of 1RM

Answer: A

Question 5

A client's head protrudes forward during a pulling assessment. Which of the following muscles may be underactive?

A : Upper trapezius

B : Deep cervical flexors

C : Levator scapulae

D : Sternocleidomastoid

Answer: B

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