NASM Personal Trainer Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

Approximately how many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

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206. The mature adult skeleton contains approximately 206 bones, reduced from about 270 at birth as some bones fuse during development.

Question 2

A joint is best defined as which of the following?

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A site where two or more bones meet. An articulation, or joint, is the junction where two or more bones come together, allowing varying degrees of movement.

Question 3

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

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Storing minerals such as calcium. Bone serves as the body's primary mineral reservoir, storing calcium and phosphorus that can be released into the bloodstream as needed.

Question 4

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

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Arteries. Arteries carry blood away from the heart; most carry oxygenated blood, with the pulmonary arteries being the exception.

Question 5

The muscle primarily responsible for producing a specific movement is called the:

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Agonist. The agonist, or prime mover, is the muscle most responsible for generating a given joint movement.

Question 6

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control and attaches to bones?

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Skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is voluntary, striated, and attaches to bones via tendons to produce movement.

Question 7

Which muscle type is found only in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle. Cardiac muscle is found exclusively in the heart; it is striated and involuntary, with cells joined by intercalated discs.

Question 8

The term 'posterior' refers to which surface of the body?

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The back. Posterior (dorsal) refers to the back of the body; anterior refers to the front.

Question 9

In standard anatomical position, the body is:

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Standing upright, facing forward, palms facing forward. Anatomical position is the standard reference: standing erect, facing forward, feet together, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.

Question 10

Extension is best described as a movement that:

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Increases the angle between two bones. Extension increases the joint angle, returning a flexed limb toward or beyond anatomical position.

NASM Personal Trainer Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

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