Pass the ACE Fitness Personal Trainer Certification ACE-Personal-Trainer Questions and answers with CertsForce

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Questions # 71:

Which of the following describes proper performance of the bench press exercise?

Options:

A.

Hips remain in contact with the bench at all times.


B.

The bar should be lowered no farther than two inches above the chest


C.

Exhale throughout the lowering phase.


D.

The bar should be held below the nipple line in the "up" position.


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Questions # 72:

What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?

Options:

A.

Behind the client, prepared to put arms around the client's upper torso


B.

Beside the client, prepared to grab the bar


C.

In front of the client, prepared grab the bar


D.

A position with full view of the client's technique


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Questions # 73:

During a fitness assessment with a new client, the personal trainer instructs them to perform the bend-and-lift screen. Upon analysis of the movement sequence from an anterior view, the personal trainer notices the knees fall inward. What muscles might be tight?

Options:

A.

Hip adductors


B.

Plantar flexors


C.

Latissimus dorsi


D.

Gluteus medius


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Questions # 74:

While a client is performing the bodyweight squat test with arms at the sides, the personal trainer notices that the client falters a bit and then recovers. What would be an appropriate action for the personal trainer to take to deal with this issue?

Options:

A.

Terminate the test due to the client's balance problems.


B.

Tell the client not to squat so low.


C.

Allow the client to extend arms out to the front to Improve balance.


D.

Allow the client to lightly hold onto something.


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Questions # 75:

A new client who stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and weighs 325 lbs (147 kg) Is interested In losing weight and would like a full physiological assessment including body composition assessment. Which body composition and body size assessments will be the MOST accurate and appropriate for this client?

Options:

A.

Skinfold measurements, girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio


B.

Near-infrared interactance (NIR), girth measurements, and body mass index


C.

Whole-body air displacement plethysmography (ADP), girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio


D.

Biolectric impedance analysis (BIA), girth measurements, and body mass index


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Questions # 76:

After eight weeks of a running program, a client reports having developed discomfort in the shins. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action?

Options:

A.

Incorporate the RICE protocol, and apply topical analgesic cream prior to each workout.


B.

Maintain the training program as designed, and evaluate the quality of the client's running shoes.


C.

Rest and take some time off until the discomfort subsides.


D.

Vary the client's modality to incorporate non or low impact activities such as biking, water exercise, or rowing.


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Questions # 77:

Your client has experienced several lapses in his training regimen. How would you proceed?

Options:

A.

Explain to your client that lapses are normal, and help him find strategies to anticipate and manage future lapses.


B.

Explain to your client that it is extremely important to stay on track and to avoid lapses at all costs.


C.

Explain to your client that lapses happen and are usually the reason for lack of success in most people's exercise efforts.


D.

Explain to your client that his workout is probably not the right one for him and that another workout program will likely help prevent lapses.


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Questions # 78:

What is the Body Mass Index of a 21-year-old female who Is 5'2" (1.58 m) and 132 pounds (60 kg)?

Options:

A.

20


B.

22


C.

24


D.

27


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Questions # 79:

Which of the following is recommended for replacing footwear?

Options:

A.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after one to two months but will remain useful if clients replace the innersoles on a regular basis.


B.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after three to six months of regular use (approximately 350 to 500 miles or 560 to 800 km of running) but should be replaced sooner if clients see the bottom of the shoe wearing down unevenly.


C.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after seven to eight months of regular use (approximately 500 to 700 miles or 800 to 1.125 km of running) but should be replaced sooner if clients see the bottom of the shoe wearing down unevenly.


D.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after a year of regular use (approximately 700 to 900 miles or 1,125 to 1,450 km of running) but should be replaced sooner if clients see the bottom of the shoe wearing down unevenly.


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Questions # 80:

During a personal trainer's preliminary interview with a hopeful new client, the client provided verbal information about having tight IT Bands. What would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take after this discovery has been verified through assessment and movement screens?

Options:

A.

Provide a deep tissue massage to relieve tightness in the client's IT Bands.


B.

Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller.


C.

Implement hip abduction and hip adduction movements into the client's mobility program.


D.

Apply PNF stretching techniques to improve the client's hip and knee mobility in the sagittal plane.


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