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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

NASM CPT Exercise Library Review | Most Tested Exercises & Assessments

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Preparing for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam? In this video, we review the NASM exercise library and assessment concepts most commonly tested on the certification exam.This walkthrough highlights the most important exercises, assessments, and movement compensations you need to understand before taking the NASM CPT exam. Instead of reviewing every detail from the textbook, this video focuses on the exercise-related topics that most frequently appear on the test, helping you streamline your study process and identify the key concepts you must know.You'll also learn how NASM evaluates movement assessments, posture, and performance testing, including the overhead squat assessment, single-leg squat assessment, pushing and pulling assessments, and several physiological and performance measurements. Understanding these concepts will help you interpret exam questions more effectively and apply the OPT model and corrective exercise principles with confidence.Whether you're nearing the end of your studies or reviewing the exercise library before test day, this guide will help reinforce the exercise science, biomechanics, and assessment strategies needed to pass the NASM CPT exam.In This Video• How to review the NASM exercise library for the CPT exam• Key physiological assessments (heart rate, blood pressure, body composition)• Understanding BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat assessments• Cardiorespiratory tests including the YMCA 3-minute step test and Rockport Walk Test• Movement assessments including the overhead squat, single-leg squat, pushing, and pulling assessments• Identifying movement compensations and postural distortion patterns• Performance assessments such as 1RM testing, vertical jump, pro shuttle test, and speed testingWho This Video Is For✔ NASM CPT exam candidates✔ Future personal trainers studying exercise science and biomechanics✔ Fitness professionals reviewing movement assessments and corrective exercise✔ Anyone preparing for a personal trainer certification examTopics CoveredNASM CPT exercise library reviewNASM movement assessmentsNASM overhead squat assessmentSingle-leg squat assessment NASMPostural distortion patternsBody composition assessmentsCardiorespiratory fitness testingPerformance assessments for athletesStrength testing and one-rep max protocolsExercise science for personal trainersInterested in learning more about our NASM CPT exam prep and NASM CEU recertification programs?https://www.thecptacademy.comAnd check out Ashley's interview on world champion kickboxer Shannon Hudson' s podcast: https://youtu.be/FRRo608OHfI?si=ykMuZe8hGBWH29oD#personaltrainer #certifiedpersonaltrainer #gym #nasm #fitnesscertification #nasmcpt

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