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AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
Name some of the steps in designing a resistance training program -
ANSWER- goals, injuries, starting point, time/schedule, areas of special
attention, types of muscle training, exercises and order, frequency, sets,
reps
Single-Set - ANSWER- one set per group
Multiple-Set - ANSWER- 3-6 sets per group
Super-Set - ANSWER- 2 exercises, no rest, multiple sets
Pyramid - ANSWER- light to heavy or heavy to light
Pre-Exhaustion - ANSWER- large muscles -> large + small muscles
Split Routine - ANSWER- different body part each day
Circuit Training - ANSWER- multiple workouts, little rest, 40-60% max
Super-Circuit - ANSWER- resistance and cardiovascular training
Eccentric Training - ANSWER- negative resistance training
List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:
Constant Resistance - ANSWER- balance, variety
List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:
Variable Resistance - ANSWER- productive, circuit training
List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:
Isokinetic Resistance - ANSWER- rehab, feedback
List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:
Isometric Resistance - ANSWER- rehab, joint angle specific
Name at least five common training errors - ANSWER- too much
weight, improper/no warm-up , inability to sabilize core, excessive
speed, breath holding, poor body awareness, excessive/inadequate ROM,
"no pain, no gain" mentality
Define DOMS - ANSWER- delayed onset muscle soreness, eccentric
microtears
List several genetic factors that may influence the ability to lift heavier
weights - ANSWER- limb length, tendon exertion, muscle belly length,
muscle composition, testosterone
List several of the symptoms of overtraining - ANSWER- decline in
physical performance, loss of strength, decreased appetite, muscle
tenderness, joint soreness, increased injuries, bad sleep, increased hr +
bp, depression, irritability, loss of motivation
List several spotting guidelines - ANSWER- keep area clean, ensure you
are strong enough, practice injury prevention, keep hands close to
weights, even bar, collars and clips, communicate, assist when speed
changes
What are the three main types of learning styles - ANSWER- visual,
auditory, kinesthetic
Name at least six different types of cues effective when working with
clients - ANSWER- educational/informational, safety, breathing,
motivational/affirmational, imagery, visual, wrong/right, tactile
list the five steps to remember when detailing a new exercise for a client
- ANSWER- starting position, specific alignment, safety factors,
demonstrate, client performs movement
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Pectoralis major/deltoid - ANSWER- bench press, dumbbell fly,
cable crossover, pushup
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Middle trapezius/rhomboids/posterior deltoid - ANSWERreverse fly, horizontal seated row (high row), bent elbow reverse fly
machine
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Anterior and medial deltoids - ANSWER- front raises, lateral
raises and overhead press
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Latissimus Dorsi - ANSWER- lat pull down, bent over row,
seated lat row (low row)
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Triceps - ANSWER- extension, standing triceps press-down,
dips
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Biceps - ANSWER- alternating dumbbell biceps curl,
concentration curl, preacher bench curl, hammer curl
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Rectus Abdominis - ANSWER- pelvic tilt/hollowing abs, hip
lift, ab curl
Name at least two resistance training exercises for the following muscle
groups: Obliques - ANSWER- ab curl, supine crunch
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