NSCF Personal Trainer Complete Practice Exam

The best approach for a client aiming to add muscle mass involves considering the overall training volume and frequency. To effectively gain muscle, a client must engage in a training program that provides sufficient stimulus. This includes not only the duration of workouts but also the frequency and intensity of the sessions.

With the goal of adding 20 lbs. of muscle, it is essential for the client to be training with a program that includes a sufficient number of sessions per week, a variety of exercises targeting different muscle groups, and progressively increase the weights used. If the total training duration and volume are inadequate, the client may not elicit the necessary muscle hypertrophy that results from consistent and intensive resistance training.

Providing a thorough regimen that aligns with these goals is crucial. While increasing protein intake also plays a vital role in muscle gain—supporting recovery and muscle repair—it's not as directly influential on the training volumes and overall consistency needed to achieve significant muscle growth. Therefore, focusing on just protein intake without addressing the overall training regimen would be insufficient.

In contrast, increasing training to three times a week could be beneficial, but it may still fall short if the volume or intensity isn't adjusted appropriately. Solely focusing on cardio is counterproductive for muscle gain, as it does not provide