NASM CPT Domain 5: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Welcome to your NASM CPT Domain 5: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction 1. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Which of the following cues is most appropriate for correcting hyperextension of the lumbar spine during the overhead squat assessment? A. "Tighten your abdominal muscles and flatten your back." B. "Extend your arms further above your head." C. "Shift your weight more onto your toes." D. "Increase the arch in your lower back." None 2. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction What is the most effective stretch technique to increase the range of motion (ROM) in a client with decreased ankle dorsiflexion? A. Static stretching of the calf muscles after the workout B. Dynamic stretching of the calf muscles before the workout C. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching of the calf muscles D. Ballistic stretching of the calf muscles before the workout None 3. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction When instructing a client on how to perform a deadlift, which of the following cues would be inappropriate? A. "Keep your back flat throughout the movement." B. "Drive through your heels as you stand up." C. "Let your knees go past your toes as you lower down." D. "Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement." None 4. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction What is the primary focus of the stabilization phase of the OPT model? A. Maximizing muscular strength B. Enhancing muscular endurance C. Increasing muscle size D. Improving explosive power None 5. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction In the context of resistance training, which of the following is a correct guideline for the hypertrophy phase of training? A. 1-5 reps with 85-100% of 1RM B. 6-12 reps with 75-85% of 1RM C. 12-20 reps with 50-70% of 1RM D. 20-30 reps with less than 50% of 1RM None 6. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Which of the following exercises requires the most stabilization from the core muscles? A. Seated leg press B. Standing barbell shoulder press C. Lying bench press D. Lat pull-down None 7. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction When teaching a client how to perform a kettlebell swing, which cue would be most appropriate for ensuring proper hip hinge technique? A. "Keep your knees straight throughout the movement." B. "Initiate the movement by bending at your waist." C. "Drive the movement through your hips, not your arms." D. "Lift the kettlebell to shoulder height using your shoulders." None 8. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction What is the recommended progression for adding plyometric exercises into a client's training program? A. Start with high-intensity, complex movements before moving to simpler, lower-intensity exercises. B. Begin with lower-intensity exercises and gradually progress to higher-intensity, complex movements. C. Introduce plyometric exercises only in the peak phase of the training cycle. D. Plyometric exercises should be performed exclusively during the warm-up phase. None 9. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Which of the following exercises best demonstrates the principle of specificity for a sprinter looking to improve start-off speed? A. Long-distance running B. Squat jumps C. Bench press D. Bicycle ergometer None 10. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction In a client with rounded shoulders, which muscle group should be primarily stretched to improve posture? A. Rhomboids B. Pectorals C. Lower trapezius D. Deltoids None 11. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction When progressing a client from a stable to an unstable training environment, which of the following adjustments is most appropriate? A. Increase the load before introducing instability. B. Maintain the load and introduce instability gradually. C. Decrease the load and introduce high levels of instability immediately. D. Eliminate the load entirely and focus solely on instability. None 12. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction What is the primary benefit of incorporating isometric exercises into a strength training program? A. To improve dynamic strength B. To enhance muscular endurance C. To increase muscle size D. To develop static strength and stabilization None 13. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction For a client with anterior pelvic tilt, which of the following muscle groups should be strengthened? A. Hip flexors B. Lumbar extensors C. Abdominals and glutes D. Quadriceps None 14. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Which of the following cues is most appropriate for teaching a client to perform a proper lunge? A. "Allow your back knee to touch the ground lightly on each repetition." B. "Keep your front knee behind your toes at all times." C. "Lean forward to engage your back more effectively." D. "Push off with your back foot to return to the starting position." None 15. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction When designing a resistance training program for a beginner, which of the following is the most appropriate starting point? A. Low volume, high intensity B. High volume, low intensity C. Low volume, low intensity D. High volume, high intensity None 16. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction What is the optimal rest interval between sets for a client training for muscular power? A. 30-60 seconds B. 60-90 seconds C. 2-5 minutes D. 5-10 minutes None 17. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Which of the following is a primary consideration when training elderly clients to improve balance? A. Incorporating sudden changes in direction B. Utilizing primarily seated exercises C. Emphasizing multi-joint, compound movements D. Including exercises that challenge the proprioceptive system None 18. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction In the context of the NASM OPT model, which phase would be most appropriate for a client who has completed rehabilitation for a shoulder injury and is looking to return to regular strength training? A. Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance B. Phase 2: Strength Endurance C. Phase 3: Hypertrophy D. Phase 4: Maximal Strength None 19. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction Which of the following strategies is most effective for correcting excessive forward lean during a squat? A. Strengthening the anterior deltoids B. Increasing ankle dorsiflexion mobility C. Focusing on lumbar spine extension D. Enhancing wrist flexibility None 20. NASM CPT: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction When coaching a client through a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session, what is the primary goal of the rest intervals? A. To fully recover to a resting heart rate B. To allow partial recovery for performance maintenance C. To increase lactate threshold through active recovery D. To prepare the body for the next session, not the next interval None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
