YES) FINAL NASM CERTIFICATION
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Phase 1/Stabilization: Intensity.
Answer: 50-70% 1rm
◍ a client had knee replacement 2 yrs ago and did not comply with rehab.
during assessment she displayed limited ROM in the affected knee. what is
most likely to have caused this lack of mobility?.
Answer: formed scar tissue
◍ gluteus medius posterior fibers, concentric action.
Answer: accelerates hip abduction and external rotaion
◍ Which of the following muscle actions lengthens a sarcomere?Select one:a.
Eccentric b. Isometricc. Concentricd. Isokinetic.
Answer: Eccentric
◍ Excessive Pronation.
Answer: Look for the arch of the foot to collapse and flatten, eversion of the
heel, or malalignment of the Achilles tendon.
◍ what muscle planterfex ankle, externally rotate (supinate) lower leg, invert
foot/ankle.
Answer: posterior tibialis
◍ inhibitory techniques.
Answer: self-myofascial release
◍ What key term would best describe an overactive hip flexor complex
decreasing neural drive to the hip extensor complex?Synergistic
dominanceAltered length-tension relationshipReciprocal inhibitionAltered
, reciprocal inhibition.
Answer: altered reciprocal inhibition
◍ which muscle is primarily responsible for concentrically accelerating hip
flexion and internal rotation.
Answer: TFL tensor fascia latae
◍ General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).
Answer: how the body responds and adapts to stressStages: Alarm Reaction,
Resistance DEvelopment, Exhaustion
◍ During a pulling assessment, a personal trainer observes that a client's
shoulders elevate. Which of the following muscles is most likely
underactive?Select one:a. Lower trapezius b. Sternocleidomastoidc. Levator
scapulaed. ScalenesCheck.
Answer: Lower trapezius
◍ Inhibit.
Answer: Used to release tension, and decrease activity of overactive
neuro-myofascial tissues in the body
◍ transitional movement assessments.
Answer: assessment involving movement that doesnt change one's base of
support (squatting, pushing, pulling, pressing, balance)
◍ Global core muscles.
Answer: More superficial on the trunk, act to move the trunk, transfer loads
between the upper and lower extremities =, and provide stability of the spine
by stabilizing multiple segments together as functional units
◍ Upper Body "Arms Fall Forward" (Probable underactive muscles).
Answer: Mid/Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, and/or Rotator Cuff
◍ The estimated daily calorie requirement for active males aged 9-13 is which
of the following?.
Answer: 2000-2600
◍ Corrective Exercise Continuum.
, Answer: The systematic programming process used to address
neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction through the use of inhibitory,
lengthening, activation, and integration techniques.
◍ The Rockport Walk Test is used to determine which of the following?.
Answer: Estimated Oxygen Consumption
◍ antagonist.
Answer: muscle that acts in direct opposition to prime mover
◍ (Anterior) Knees Valgus (move inward) Overactive Muscles.
Answer: Adductor complexBiceps Femoris (short head)Tensor Fascia Latae
(TFL)Lateral GastrocnemiusVastus Medialis
◍ synergists during bench press.
Answer: anterior deltoid, triceps
◍ Lower crossed syndrome muscle imbalances.
Answer: Overactive: hip flexors, lumbar extensors; Underactive: gluteus
Maximus and medius, hamstring complex, abdominals
◍ Lateral.
Answer: Away from the midline of the body
◍ Which of the following is considered objective information?.
Answer: Body composition testing
◍ dynamic movement assessments.
Answer: assesments that involve a change in one's base of support (lunging,
walking, jumping)
◍ when sprinting proper backside mechanics include which of the following
movements?.
Answer: ankle plantar flexion
◍ the core is defined as which of the following.
Answer: Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, thoracic spine and cervical spine
◍ local musculature system.
, Answer: muscle system predominately involved in joint support or
stabilization
◍ Global Stabilization System.
Answer: muscles that attach from the pelvic to the spine, transfer loads
between upper and lower extremities. Ex: Psoas MAjor, external oblique,
portions of internal oblique, gluteus medius, adductor complex
◍ Global muscular system (Movement System).
Answer: Muscles responsible predominantly for movement, important in
transferring and absorbing forces form the upper and lower extremities to to
the pelvis, and consist of more superficial musculature that originates from
the pelvis to the rib cage, the lower extremities, or both
◍ Second class lever.
Answer: Calf raise
◍ Recovery Strategies - Regenerate (Post-Activity).
Answer: Cool-down and recovery or deloading workouts should follow the
Corrective Exercise Continuum
◍ Serratus (Anterior).
Answer: Concentrically accelerates "Scapular protraction"
◍ Which of the following exercises should an intermediate client perform with
a repeating tempo?Select one:a. Butt kickb. Squat jump with stabilizationc.
Ice skaterd. Single-leg power step-up.
Answer: Butt kick
◍ Shoulder press.
Answer: Exercise which uses: deltoid, rotator cuff, and trapezius
◍ posterior talofibular, anterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
Answer: three lateral ankle ligaments most affected by ankle sprains
◍ Deltoid and rotator cuff.
Answer: Shoulder abduction
◍ Overhead squat anterior view, feet move inward probable underactive
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Phase 1/Stabilization: Intensity.
Answer: 50-70% 1rm
◍ a client had knee replacement 2 yrs ago and did not comply with rehab.
during assessment she displayed limited ROM in the affected knee. what is
most likely to have caused this lack of mobility?.
Answer: formed scar tissue
◍ gluteus medius posterior fibers, concentric action.
Answer: accelerates hip abduction and external rotaion
◍ Which of the following muscle actions lengthens a sarcomere?Select one:a.
Eccentric b. Isometricc. Concentricd. Isokinetic.
Answer: Eccentric
◍ Excessive Pronation.
Answer: Look for the arch of the foot to collapse and flatten, eversion of the
heel, or malalignment of the Achilles tendon.
◍ what muscle planterfex ankle, externally rotate (supinate) lower leg, invert
foot/ankle.
Answer: posterior tibialis
◍ inhibitory techniques.
Answer: self-myofascial release
◍ What key term would best describe an overactive hip flexor complex
decreasing neural drive to the hip extensor complex?Synergistic
dominanceAltered length-tension relationshipReciprocal inhibitionAltered
, reciprocal inhibition.
Answer: altered reciprocal inhibition
◍ which muscle is primarily responsible for concentrically accelerating hip
flexion and internal rotation.
Answer: TFL tensor fascia latae
◍ General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).
Answer: how the body responds and adapts to stressStages: Alarm Reaction,
Resistance DEvelopment, Exhaustion
◍ During a pulling assessment, a personal trainer observes that a client's
shoulders elevate. Which of the following muscles is most likely
underactive?Select one:a. Lower trapezius b. Sternocleidomastoidc. Levator
scapulaed. ScalenesCheck.
Answer: Lower trapezius
◍ Inhibit.
Answer: Used to release tension, and decrease activity of overactive
neuro-myofascial tissues in the body
◍ transitional movement assessments.
Answer: assessment involving movement that doesnt change one's base of
support (squatting, pushing, pulling, pressing, balance)
◍ Global core muscles.
Answer: More superficial on the trunk, act to move the trunk, transfer loads
between the upper and lower extremities =, and provide stability of the spine
by stabilizing multiple segments together as functional units
◍ Upper Body "Arms Fall Forward" (Probable underactive muscles).
Answer: Mid/Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, and/or Rotator Cuff
◍ The estimated daily calorie requirement for active males aged 9-13 is which
of the following?.
Answer: 2000-2600
◍ Corrective Exercise Continuum.
, Answer: The systematic programming process used to address
neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction through the use of inhibitory,
lengthening, activation, and integration techniques.
◍ The Rockport Walk Test is used to determine which of the following?.
Answer: Estimated Oxygen Consumption
◍ antagonist.
Answer: muscle that acts in direct opposition to prime mover
◍ (Anterior) Knees Valgus (move inward) Overactive Muscles.
Answer: Adductor complexBiceps Femoris (short head)Tensor Fascia Latae
(TFL)Lateral GastrocnemiusVastus Medialis
◍ synergists during bench press.
Answer: anterior deltoid, triceps
◍ Lower crossed syndrome muscle imbalances.
Answer: Overactive: hip flexors, lumbar extensors; Underactive: gluteus
Maximus and medius, hamstring complex, abdominals
◍ Lateral.
Answer: Away from the midline of the body
◍ Which of the following is considered objective information?.
Answer: Body composition testing
◍ dynamic movement assessments.
Answer: assesments that involve a change in one's base of support (lunging,
walking, jumping)
◍ when sprinting proper backside mechanics include which of the following
movements?.
Answer: ankle plantar flexion
◍ the core is defined as which of the following.
Answer: Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, thoracic spine and cervical spine
◍ local musculature system.
, Answer: muscle system predominately involved in joint support or
stabilization
◍ Global Stabilization System.
Answer: muscles that attach from the pelvic to the spine, transfer loads
between upper and lower extremities. Ex: Psoas MAjor, external oblique,
portions of internal oblique, gluteus medius, adductor complex
◍ Global muscular system (Movement System).
Answer: Muscles responsible predominantly for movement, important in
transferring and absorbing forces form the upper and lower extremities to to
the pelvis, and consist of more superficial musculature that originates from
the pelvis to the rib cage, the lower extremities, or both
◍ Second class lever.
Answer: Calf raise
◍ Recovery Strategies - Regenerate (Post-Activity).
Answer: Cool-down and recovery or deloading workouts should follow the
Corrective Exercise Continuum
◍ Serratus (Anterior).
Answer: Concentrically accelerates "Scapular protraction"
◍ Which of the following exercises should an intermediate client perform with
a repeating tempo?Select one:a. Butt kickb. Squat jump with stabilizationc.
Ice skaterd. Single-leg power step-up.
Answer: Butt kick
◍ Shoulder press.
Answer: Exercise which uses: deltoid, rotator cuff, and trapezius
◍ posterior talofibular, anterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
Answer: three lateral ankle ligaments most affected by ankle sprains
◍ Deltoid and rotator cuff.
Answer: Shoulder abduction
◍ Overhead squat anterior view, feet move inward probable underactive
