NASM CES 2024 Updated Questions and Answers

Which of the following muscles serves to decelerate tibial internal rotation and knee extension? - Biceps femoris What term is used to describe the form of feedback whereby a fitness professional notes abnormal movement during a squat and asks the client if they felt or saw anything abnormal? - Knowledge of performance Which of the following represents ideal posture when observing the five kinetic chain checkpoints? - Knees in line with second and third toes of each foot. What is the most common way to use a self-myofascial foam roller? - The client applies bodyweight pressure by lying on the roller in different positions. Which modality uses suction to promote the movement of blood and other fluids through the tissues? - Cupping Which modality creates a tangential shearing or wringing-towel effect by creating compression around the muscle group and then adding movements to improve mobility? - Myofascial flossing Researchers suggested which of the following regarding research on most effective self-myofascial rolling programs? - There is currently a lack of consensus on optimal myofascial rolling programs. What is the minimum duration of stretching per week for each muscle group to improve or maintain a healthy ROM? - 5 minutes What degree of performance impairments are associated with prolonged static stretching in isolation (no dynamic warm-up activities)? - 3-7% Low sets and relatively light weights are needed to allow for the slow tempo and high repetition range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the body that benefit from regular activations with which of the following intensities? - Low-level activations