ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam Questions and Answers

QUESTION: 46

Which muscle groups engage and activate to elevate the hips off the floor into hip extension?

Gluteal and calf
Core and gluteal
Core and hamstring
Calf and hamstring

Answer(s): A

QUESTION: 47

Before organizing an outdoor conditioning class in a local park, wtiat is one of the FIRST steps that ACE certified Personal Trainers should take in order to protect themselves and their clients?

Check the local laws regarding use of the public space.
Prepare by inspecting the area for potential dangers.
Have clients sign a participation waiver.
Create an action plan for unexpected situations.

Answer(s): C

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A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?

Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.
Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.
Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.
Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 49

During a recent interview, a 64-year-old client said he had some negative experiences with previous personal trainers. The client indicated being critical of some of the information past trainers had shared because they were all much younger than the client. Which of the following would be the BEST strategy for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to use in order to gain respect and trust from this client?

Gather more specific information about previous negative experiences to better understand
the client's perspective.
Attempt to contact the client's previous trainers to ask for suggestions or recommendations in working with their former client.
Tell the client that age is not a factor Point out that plenty of people have no problems working with trainers young and old.
and provide assurances that the client's experience will be a positive one .
Gather more specific information about the client's previous negative experiences to better understand the client
Behave.
and dress professionally, and explain personal credentials, training, and philosophy Answer any questions the client might
have.
Tell the client about all the successes that previous clients have had, instilling an initial level of trust Offer the client an opportunity to watch a few training sessions with other clients providing the client a chance to develop a more informed opinion

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 50

When spotting a client performing a supine bench press, the ACE certified Personal Trainer should stand behind the client and place his or her palms in which of the following positions?

Facing upward between the client's hands
Facing downward outside of the client's hands
Facing downward between the client's hands
In an alternate grip between the client's hands

Answer(s): A

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ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam (page: 10) ACE Fitness American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) Updated on: 15-Feb-2026

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ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam (page: 10)
ACE Fitness American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT)
Updated on: 15-Feb-2026