NSCA CSCS Resistance Training Program Design

Question 1

What rest interval is recommended between sets when training for maximal strength using loads of 85-100% 1RM?

Accepted Answer

2-5 minutes

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30-60 seconds

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1-2 minutes

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5-10 minutes

Question 2

According to NSCA guidelines, which repetition range is primarily associated with hypertrophy adaptations?

Accepted Answer

6-12 reps

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1-5 reps

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15-20 reps

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20-30 reps

Question 3

Which of the following best defines training volume in resistance training?

Accepted Answer

The total sets multiplied by reps multiplied by load lifted

Answer

The speed at which an exercise is performed

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The maximum weight lifted in a single repetition

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The number of exercises performed per session

Question 4

What is the recommended training frequency for beginners starting a resistance training program according to NSCA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

2-3 days per week

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1 day per week

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4-5 days per week

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6-7 days per week

Question 5

Which exercise ordering principle states that large muscle group exercises should precede small muscle group exercises?

Accepted Answer

Large-to-small muscle group order

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Priority training principle

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Specificity principle

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Compound-after-isolation principle

Question 6

What repetition range does the NSCA recommend for developing muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

≥12 reps with loads ≤67% 1RM

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1-5 reps

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6-12 reps

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8-10 reps

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the 1-repetition maximum (1RM) test in resistance training program design?

Accepted Answer

To establish a baseline for calculating training loads at various percentages

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To determine an athlete's aerobic capacity

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To assess flexibility and range of motion

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To measure body composition changes