YES) FINAL NASM ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Without a perceived discrepancy between a client's current state and making
a change, what is lacking?AutonomyMotivationPositive outcome
expectationSelf-efficacy.
Answer: motivation
◍ Motor function.
Answer: The neuromuscular response to the integrated sensory information
◍ Latissimus Dorsi.
Answer: Concentrically accelerates "Shoulder extension"
◍ What is the origin of Gluteus minimus?.
Answer: Ilium, between the anterior and inferior gluteal line
◍ The local muscular system or local stabilization system joint support
muscles are not.
Answer: movement specific
◍ Anterior Oblique Sub-system.
Answer: Internal and external obliques, adductor complex, hip external
rotators
◍ Muscle Spindles.
Answer: sensory receptors in the muscles that are parallel to the muscle
fibers and are sensitive to change in muscle length. Spindles stretch with
muscle and sends information to CNS.helps to prevent muscles from
stretching too far or too fast
◍ Which of the following assessments measures muscular endurance of the
, upper body?Select one:a. Push-up b. Pushingc. Pullingd. Bench press.
Answer: Push-up
◍ What is the origin of the long head of Biceps Femoris?.
Answer: Ischial tuberosity of the pelvis and part of the sacrotuberous
ligament
◍ Right Ventricle.
Answer: thin walls pumps under low pressure. Pumps to lungs
◍ Inward Trunk Rotation - OA/shortened.
Answer: adductor complex, TFL
◍ A client runs a mile in 6 min and 30 seconds. Which of the following
systems is the client primarily using to produce energy?Select one:a.
Oxidative b. Anaerobic glycolysisc. ATP-PCd. Lymphatic.
Answer: Oxidative
◍ Trauma to the tissue of the body creates inflammation resulting in muscle
spasm and adhesions. If left unchecked these adhesions can begin to form
permanent structural changes in the soft tissue evident by which law?.
Answer: David's Law
◍ compensations for the anterior view of the single leg squat, LPHC hip hike
probable under active muscles.
Answer: adductor complex (same side), gluteus medius (same side)
◍ what are the four components of corrective exercise continuum?.
Answer: inhibit, lengthen, activate and integrate
◍ Structural Efficiency.
Answer: the alignment of the musculoskeletal system that allows our center
of gravity to be maintained over our base of support.
◍ Emotional support.
Answer: The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided
from an individual to another , which includes being caring, empathetic, and
showing concern
,◍ Phase 1/Stabilization: Rest.
Answer: 0-90sec
◍ over head squat movement assessment compensations, anterior view feet
turn out probable over active muscles.
Answer: soleus, lat gastrocnemius, biceps femoris, TFL
◍ Epimysium.
Answer: connective tissue UNDER fascia that acts as an outer layer of the
whole muscle
◍ sensorimotor intergration.
Answer: ability of the central nervous system to gather and interpret sensory
information to execute the proper motor response
◍ which of the following compensations are viewed from the posterior view
during the overhead squat assessment?.
Answer: heel of foot rises
◍ ATP-PC.
Answer: phosphocreatine breakdown (occurs in cytoplasm), anaerobic
pathway, immediately available, provides ATP for 10 secs, quick bursts of
energy.
◍ Which of the following is one of the steps involved in the multiplanar hop
with stabilization exercise?.
Answer: Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold
for 3 to 5 seconds.
◍ Recovery Strategies.
Answer: Rest: sleep and psychological relaxationRegenerate: movement
strategiesRefuel: nutrition and hydration
◍ Which of the following is typically the best place to start with building a
business in youth training?.
Answer: Parents who are already clients
◍ Stretching Contraindications.
, Answer: Acute injury or muscle strain or tear of the muscle being
stretchedRecent musculoskeletal surgery or treatment (i.e. shoulder
dislocations, ligament repairs, or fractures)Acute rheumatoid arthritis of the
affected jointOsteoporosis (NMS)
◍ Elbow and Wrist - Common Corrective Programming (Activate).
Answer: Modality: isolated strengtheningMuscle(s)/Exercise: elbow
extension, wrist flexion or extensionAcute Training Variables: 10-15 reps
with 4-sec eccentric contraction, 2-sec isometric contraction at end-range,
and 1-sec concentric contraction
◍ Isokineitc.
Answer: The speed of movement is fixed and resistance varies with the
force exerted, machine training
◍ Target heart rate.
Answer: A predetermined exercising heart rate. [(HR max - HR rest) x
desired intesity] + HR rest
◍ Abduction.
Answer: Movement away from the midline of the body
◍ what is the correct position of the back leg during the cable rotation
exercise?.
Answer: triple extension
◍ Which exercise primarily targets the transverse abdominis?Drawing-in
maneuverBracingMedicine ball throwBack squat.
Answer: drawing in maneuver
◍ A client is taking prescription beta blockers. Which of the following
exercises is safe for him to perform?Select one:a. Knee-upb. Standing cobra
c. Reverse crunchd. Floor bridge.
Answer: Standing cobra
◍ Blood pressure.
Answer: The outward pressure exerted by the blood on the vessel walls,
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Without a perceived discrepancy between a client's current state and making
a change, what is lacking?AutonomyMotivationPositive outcome
expectationSelf-efficacy.
Answer: motivation
◍ Motor function.
Answer: The neuromuscular response to the integrated sensory information
◍ Latissimus Dorsi.
Answer: Concentrically accelerates "Shoulder extension"
◍ What is the origin of Gluteus minimus?.
Answer: Ilium, between the anterior and inferior gluteal line
◍ The local muscular system or local stabilization system joint support
muscles are not.
Answer: movement specific
◍ Anterior Oblique Sub-system.
Answer: Internal and external obliques, adductor complex, hip external
rotators
◍ Muscle Spindles.
Answer: sensory receptors in the muscles that are parallel to the muscle
fibers and are sensitive to change in muscle length. Spindles stretch with
muscle and sends information to CNS.helps to prevent muscles from
stretching too far or too fast
◍ Which of the following assessments measures muscular endurance of the
, upper body?Select one:a. Push-up b. Pushingc. Pullingd. Bench press.
Answer: Push-up
◍ What is the origin of the long head of Biceps Femoris?.
Answer: Ischial tuberosity of the pelvis and part of the sacrotuberous
ligament
◍ Right Ventricle.
Answer: thin walls pumps under low pressure. Pumps to lungs
◍ Inward Trunk Rotation - OA/shortened.
Answer: adductor complex, TFL
◍ A client runs a mile in 6 min and 30 seconds. Which of the following
systems is the client primarily using to produce energy?Select one:a.
Oxidative b. Anaerobic glycolysisc. ATP-PCd. Lymphatic.
Answer: Oxidative
◍ Trauma to the tissue of the body creates inflammation resulting in muscle
spasm and adhesions. If left unchecked these adhesions can begin to form
permanent structural changes in the soft tissue evident by which law?.
Answer: David's Law
◍ compensations for the anterior view of the single leg squat, LPHC hip hike
probable under active muscles.
Answer: adductor complex (same side), gluteus medius (same side)
◍ what are the four components of corrective exercise continuum?.
Answer: inhibit, lengthen, activate and integrate
◍ Structural Efficiency.
Answer: the alignment of the musculoskeletal system that allows our center
of gravity to be maintained over our base of support.
◍ Emotional support.
Answer: The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided
from an individual to another , which includes being caring, empathetic, and
showing concern
,◍ Phase 1/Stabilization: Rest.
Answer: 0-90sec
◍ over head squat movement assessment compensations, anterior view feet
turn out probable over active muscles.
Answer: soleus, lat gastrocnemius, biceps femoris, TFL
◍ Epimysium.
Answer: connective tissue UNDER fascia that acts as an outer layer of the
whole muscle
◍ sensorimotor intergration.
Answer: ability of the central nervous system to gather and interpret sensory
information to execute the proper motor response
◍ which of the following compensations are viewed from the posterior view
during the overhead squat assessment?.
Answer: heel of foot rises
◍ ATP-PC.
Answer: phosphocreatine breakdown (occurs in cytoplasm), anaerobic
pathway, immediately available, provides ATP for 10 secs, quick bursts of
energy.
◍ Which of the following is one of the steps involved in the multiplanar hop
with stabilization exercise?.
Answer: Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold
for 3 to 5 seconds.
◍ Recovery Strategies.
Answer: Rest: sleep and psychological relaxationRegenerate: movement
strategiesRefuel: nutrition and hydration
◍ Which of the following is typically the best place to start with building a
business in youth training?.
Answer: Parents who are already clients
◍ Stretching Contraindications.
, Answer: Acute injury or muscle strain or tear of the muscle being
stretchedRecent musculoskeletal surgery or treatment (i.e. shoulder
dislocations, ligament repairs, or fractures)Acute rheumatoid arthritis of the
affected jointOsteoporosis (NMS)
◍ Elbow and Wrist - Common Corrective Programming (Activate).
Answer: Modality: isolated strengtheningMuscle(s)/Exercise: elbow
extension, wrist flexion or extensionAcute Training Variables: 10-15 reps
with 4-sec eccentric contraction, 2-sec isometric contraction at end-range,
and 1-sec concentric contraction
◍ Isokineitc.
Answer: The speed of movement is fixed and resistance varies with the
force exerted, machine training
◍ Target heart rate.
Answer: A predetermined exercising heart rate. [(HR max - HR rest) x
desired intesity] + HR rest
◍ Abduction.
Answer: Movement away from the midline of the body
◍ what is the correct position of the back leg during the cable rotation
exercise?.
Answer: triple extension
◍ Which exercise primarily targets the transverse abdominis?Drawing-in
maneuverBracingMedicine ball throwBack squat.
Answer: drawing in maneuver
◍ A client is taking prescription beta blockers. Which of the following
exercises is safe for him to perform?Select one:a. Knee-upb. Standing cobra
c. Reverse crunchd. Floor bridge.
Answer: Standing cobra
◍ Blood pressure.
Answer: The outward pressure exerted by the blood on the vessel walls,
