NASM Ch 7 Flexibility Training Concepts Correct 100%

During a static postural assessment, a personal trainer observes that a client has pronated feet, as well as adducted and internally rotated knees. Which muscles would he or she expect to be shortened? - ANSWER Adductors A client reports acute soreness and tightness in her calf muscle after a long run. She describes feeling knots in the muscle. Which of the following flexibility techniques should the client use first? - ANSWER Self-myofascial release What should a client foam roll to effectively target the piriformis when performing self-myofascial release? - ANSWER Posterior hip When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a correct body position? - ANSWER Posteriorly rotated pelvis Which of the following would be appropriate at the Power Level (Phase 5) of the OPT model or before athletic competition? - ANSWER Functional flexibility