YES) FINAL NASM FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The transverse arch of the foot consists of the?.
Answer: cuboid and cuneiforms
◍ Phase 5/Power: Rest.
Answer: 3-5 minutes
◍ Which of the following defines quality of life?.
Answer: The collective physical, psychological, emotional, and social
well-being of an individual
◍ what muscles concentrially evert ankle, planterflex ankle.
Answer: peroneus longus
◍ Upper Body "Shoulders Elevate" (Probable overactive muscles).
Answer: Upper Trapezius/ Scalenes, and/or Levator Scapulae
◍ The ______ test is an incremental test performed on any device (e.g.,
treadmill, bicycle) that gradually progresses in intensity level. It relies on the
interpretation of the way a person talks to determine a specific event at
which the body's metabolism undergoes a significant change..
Answer: VT1
◍ what movement assessment is a transitional assessment?.
Answer: star balance excursion
◍ Knee Valgus.
Answer: Look for the knees to collapse inward
◍ Left Atrium.
Answer: gathers OXYGENATED blood coming from the LUNGS
,◍ A client has worked out a few times during the past few months with a
personal trainer. She wants to become regularly active but isn't sure how this
is accomplished. In which of the following sections of the Stages of Change
model is the client?.
Answer: Preparation
◍ Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following
barriers?Unrealistic goalsAmbivalenceConvenienceLack of time.
Answer: Lack of time
◍ Muscles involved in the Anterior Oblique subsystem (AOS).
Answer: Internal Oblique and adductor complex, external oblique and hip
external rotators
◍ The autonomic nervous system contains which of the following
subdivisions?Select one:a. Sympathetic b. Somaticc. Peripherald. Central.
Answer: Sympathetic
◍ Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance
training that uses dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the
balance leg through a full range of motion?Single-leg balanceSingle-leg lift
and chopMultiplanar hop with stabilizationsingle-leg squat.
Answer: single-leg squat
◍ ____ to _____ g of protein per meal is optimal for muscle protein synthesis.
Answer: 20, 40
◍ During a single-leg squat assessment, a personal trainer notices his client's
knee drifting inward. Which of the following muscles is probably
underactive?Select one:a. Adductor brevisb. Gluteus medius c. Biceps
femorisd. Vastus lateralis.
Answer: Gluteus medius
◍ Integrated Dynamic Movement Precautions.
Answer: Special populationsNeuromuscular disorders
◍ General Adaptation Syndrome.
, Answer: Describes the way in which the body responds and adapts to stress
◍ Front lunges and biceps curls occur in which plane of motion?Select one:a.
Frontalb. Scapularc. Transversed. Sagittal.
Answer: Sagittal
◍ Knee valgus (cave in).
Answer: Overactive: TFL, adductors; Underactive: gluteus, anterior and
posterior tibalis
◍ Lateral Shoulders Arms fall forward underactive muscles.
Answer: Mid/Lower TrapeziusRhomboidsPosterior deltoidRotator cuff
◍ Phase 5/Power: Sets.
Answer: 3-6
◍ Excessive Cervical Extension (Forward Head) - OA/shortened.
Answer: cervical extensors (suboccipital), levator scapulae,
sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius
◍ Recovery Strategies - Rest (Stress).
Answer: Reflect on client's perceived stress levelTrack over time to assist
the client in identifying behaviors and circumstances that correlate with
stress
◍ common static malalignments.
Answer: poor posture, joint hypomobility, myofascial adhesions.
◍ Postural Distortion Patterns.
Answer: Predictable patterns of muscle imbalances
◍ Which of the following is a plyometric-power exercise?Select one:a. Power
step-upb. Ice skatersc. Tuck jumpd. Butt kick.
Answer: Ice skaters
◍ Gluteus maximus / medius.
Answer: Typically Underactive
◍ In order to effectively target the piriformis when performing self-myofascial
, release, the client should slowly foam roll theSelect one:a. inner thigh.b.
lateral thigh.c. axillary region.d. posterior hip..
Answer: posterior hip.
◍ adductor brevis concentric action.
Answer: accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation
◍ Which of the following is an example of a client's intrinsic motivation for
exercise?Exercising because they feel guiltyExercising because they value
the health benefitsExercising because a doctor tells them toExercising
because it is fun.
Answer: exercising because it is fun
◍ Kendall's Sway Back Posture.
Answer: Excessive kyphosisReduced lumbar lordosisPosterior pelvic tilt
◍ LPHC "Low Back Arches" (Probable underactive muscles).
Answer: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, and/or Intrinsic Core Stabilizers
◍ Phase 5/Power: Reps.
Answer: 1-10
◍ Which of the following is a progression of the multiplanar jump with
stabilization in the frontal plane?.
Answer: A transverse plane jump with 90 degrees rotation before landing
◍ During an overhead squat you have low back rounds compensation, which
muscles could be underactive?.
Answer: erector spinae
◍ dyskinesis.
Answer: an alteration in the normal position or motion of the scapula during
coupled scapulohumeral movements
◍ 1/6 or 16% of adults.
Answer: Are obese
◍ Upper crossed syndrome muscle imbalances.
Answer: Over active: Chest, levator scapula and sternocledomastoid (neck
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The transverse arch of the foot consists of the?.
Answer: cuboid and cuneiforms
◍ Phase 5/Power: Rest.
Answer: 3-5 minutes
◍ Which of the following defines quality of life?.
Answer: The collective physical, psychological, emotional, and social
well-being of an individual
◍ what muscles concentrially evert ankle, planterflex ankle.
Answer: peroneus longus
◍ Upper Body "Shoulders Elevate" (Probable overactive muscles).
Answer: Upper Trapezius/ Scalenes, and/or Levator Scapulae
◍ The ______ test is an incremental test performed on any device (e.g.,
treadmill, bicycle) that gradually progresses in intensity level. It relies on the
interpretation of the way a person talks to determine a specific event at
which the body's metabolism undergoes a significant change..
Answer: VT1
◍ what movement assessment is a transitional assessment?.
Answer: star balance excursion
◍ Knee Valgus.
Answer: Look for the knees to collapse inward
◍ Left Atrium.
Answer: gathers OXYGENATED blood coming from the LUNGS
,◍ A client has worked out a few times during the past few months with a
personal trainer. She wants to become regularly active but isn't sure how this
is accomplished. In which of the following sections of the Stages of Change
model is the client?.
Answer: Preparation
◍ Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following
barriers?Unrealistic goalsAmbivalenceConvenienceLack of time.
Answer: Lack of time
◍ Muscles involved in the Anterior Oblique subsystem (AOS).
Answer: Internal Oblique and adductor complex, external oblique and hip
external rotators
◍ The autonomic nervous system contains which of the following
subdivisions?Select one:a. Sympathetic b. Somaticc. Peripherald. Central.
Answer: Sympathetic
◍ Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance
training that uses dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the
balance leg through a full range of motion?Single-leg balanceSingle-leg lift
and chopMultiplanar hop with stabilizationsingle-leg squat.
Answer: single-leg squat
◍ ____ to _____ g of protein per meal is optimal for muscle protein synthesis.
Answer: 20, 40
◍ During a single-leg squat assessment, a personal trainer notices his client's
knee drifting inward. Which of the following muscles is probably
underactive?Select one:a. Adductor brevisb. Gluteus medius c. Biceps
femorisd. Vastus lateralis.
Answer: Gluteus medius
◍ Integrated Dynamic Movement Precautions.
Answer: Special populationsNeuromuscular disorders
◍ General Adaptation Syndrome.
, Answer: Describes the way in which the body responds and adapts to stress
◍ Front lunges and biceps curls occur in which plane of motion?Select one:a.
Frontalb. Scapularc. Transversed. Sagittal.
Answer: Sagittal
◍ Knee valgus (cave in).
Answer: Overactive: TFL, adductors; Underactive: gluteus, anterior and
posterior tibalis
◍ Lateral Shoulders Arms fall forward underactive muscles.
Answer: Mid/Lower TrapeziusRhomboidsPosterior deltoidRotator cuff
◍ Phase 5/Power: Sets.
Answer: 3-6
◍ Excessive Cervical Extension (Forward Head) - OA/shortened.
Answer: cervical extensors (suboccipital), levator scapulae,
sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius
◍ Recovery Strategies - Rest (Stress).
Answer: Reflect on client's perceived stress levelTrack over time to assist
the client in identifying behaviors and circumstances that correlate with
stress
◍ common static malalignments.
Answer: poor posture, joint hypomobility, myofascial adhesions.
◍ Postural Distortion Patterns.
Answer: Predictable patterns of muscle imbalances
◍ Which of the following is a plyometric-power exercise?Select one:a. Power
step-upb. Ice skatersc. Tuck jumpd. Butt kick.
Answer: Ice skaters
◍ Gluteus maximus / medius.
Answer: Typically Underactive
◍ In order to effectively target the piriformis when performing self-myofascial
, release, the client should slowly foam roll theSelect one:a. inner thigh.b.
lateral thigh.c. axillary region.d. posterior hip..
Answer: posterior hip.
◍ adductor brevis concentric action.
Answer: accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation
◍ Which of the following is an example of a client's intrinsic motivation for
exercise?Exercising because they feel guiltyExercising because they value
the health benefitsExercising because a doctor tells them toExercising
because it is fun.
Answer: exercising because it is fun
◍ Kendall's Sway Back Posture.
Answer: Excessive kyphosisReduced lumbar lordosisPosterior pelvic tilt
◍ LPHC "Low Back Arches" (Probable underactive muscles).
Answer: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, and/or Intrinsic Core Stabilizers
◍ Phase 5/Power: Reps.
Answer: 1-10
◍ Which of the following is a progression of the multiplanar jump with
stabilization in the frontal plane?.
Answer: A transverse plane jump with 90 degrees rotation before landing
◍ During an overhead squat you have low back rounds compensation, which
muscles could be underactive?.
Answer: erector spinae
◍ dyskinesis.
Answer: an alteration in the normal position or motion of the scapula during
coupled scapulohumeral movements
◍ 1/6 or 16% of adults.
Answer: Are obese
◍ Upper crossed syndrome muscle imbalances.
Answer: Over active: Chest, levator scapula and sternocledomastoid (neck
