NASM-CPT NASM OPT Model 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which acute variable refers to the number of repetitions performed for a given exercise?
- Sets
- Reps (Correct answer)
- Tempo
- Rest interval
Correct answer: Reps
Reps (repetitions) describe the number of times an exercise is repeated in a set.
Question 2: In Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance, the recommended repetition range is typically:
- 1-5 reps
- 6-8 reps
- 12-20 reps (Correct answer)
- 20-25 reps
Correct answer: 12-20 reps
Stabilization Endurance uses higher reps, generally 12-20, to build endurance and stability.
Question 3: What tempo is recommended for stabilization training in Phase 1?
- Fast/explosive
- Slow (4/2/1) (Correct answer)
- Moderate (2/0/2)
- As fast as possible
Correct answer: Slow (4/2/1)
A slow, controlled tempo (4/2/1) enhances stability and time under tension.
Question 4: Maximal Strength (Phase 4) typically uses which intensity range?
- 50-70% 1RM
- 75-85% 1RM
- 85-100% 1RM (Correct answer)
- 30-50% 1RM
Correct answer: 85-100% 1RM
Maximal Strength training uses very high loads of 85-100% of 1RM.
Question 5: Which acute variable describes the amount of time spent recovering between sets?
- Tempo
- Rest interval (Correct answer)
- Volume
- Frequency
Correct answer: Rest interval
The rest interval is the recovery time taken between sets or exercises.
Question 6: Longer rest intervals (3-5 minutes) are most appropriate for which training phase?
- Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance
- Phase 2: Strength Endurance
- Phase 4: Maximal Strength (Correct answer)
- Phase 3: Muscular Development
Correct answer: Phase 4: Maximal Strength
Maximal Strength requires long rest (3-5 minutes) for full ATP-PC recovery between heavy sets.
Question 7: Phase 3 Muscular Development (hypertrophy) generally targets which rep range?
- 1-5 reps
- 6-12 reps (Correct answer)
- 15-20 reps
- 20-30 reps
Correct answer: 6-12 reps
Hypertrophy training typically uses 6-12 reps to maximize muscle growth.
NASM-CPT NASM OPT Model 3
Which acute variable refers to the number of repetitions performed for a given exercise?