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NASM CES EXAM STUDY GUIDE NEWEST UPATED
2024 REAL COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS/GRADED A+
How does proprioception influence movement? - ans Afferent
information from internal feedback is delivered to central nervous system
for use in monitoring and manipulating movement
A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles? - ans
Teres minor & Infraspinatus
Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client
with a lack of lumbar stabilization? - ans Multifidus
What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a
prone position - ans Excessive arch in lumbar spine
What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling
creates for tissue relaxation? - ans Greater myofascial relaxation or
"stretch tolerance"
What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for
professional athletes? - ans 12-17 seconds
How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching? - ans
Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles
and tendons
What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)? - ans Neuromuscular
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Low sets and relatively light wights 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? - ans Low Level
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? - ans 2
seconds
Why might it make sense to exercise the dominate limb first before the
non-dominate limb for recruitment? - ans A primer to better prepare the
non-dominate side
What is the prime mover of a specific joint regardless of concentric or
eccentric muscle action? - ans Agonist
Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements,
standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased
stress on what other area? - ans Core musculature
Your client states he has a sharp pain in his right knee when he is
completing his exercises. What should you do as the fitness professional
to ensure your client's safety? - ans Refer them to a qualified medical
professional
A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which
muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened? - ans Middle and
lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior
Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive
movement? - ans Golfing multiple days per week
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Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower
Crossed Syndrome? - ans Abdominals, gluteus maximus, medius, and
hip extensors
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -
ans Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, & peroneals
What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase
of the depth jump? - ans Concentric
Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to
knee dominance during the overhead squat assesment? - ans
Quadriceps complex
What additional region of the body should undergo mobility testing if a
client’s arms fall forward during the overhead squat assesment? - ans
Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
What is the recommended client position when performing the lumbar
lateral flexion test? - ans Standing with the knees straight and feet
together
What position is recommended for the testing leg during the hip
abduction and external rotation test? - ans Hip and knee bent to 45
degrees
Your client has experienced knee discomfort when running and his
medical professional has not found anything significant on examination.
What is most likely impairment to be found from a single leg squat
assesment in this scenario? - ans Knee valgus
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Through which movement does the subtalar joint load or absorb energy?
- ans Eversion
The subtalar joint moves through the frontal plane with which
movements? - ans Inversion and Eversion
Which hip muscle plays an important role in reducing or preventing
excessive pronation/eversion? - ans Gluteus maximus
What percent of ACL ruptures occur during single leg foot-contact in
physical activity secondary to uncontrolled lower extremity
biomechanics? - ans 0.7
What common knee injury results from overuse and is usually caused
my muscle weakness in the kinetic chain is commonly seen in runners? -
ans IT Band Syndrome
Knee valgus and varus, an increased Q-anglePoor quadriceps and
hamstring complex flexibilityPoor eccentric deceleration
capabilitiesOvertraining and playing on hard surfaces - ans Patellar
tendinopathy
A client demonstrates a knee dominance compensation. The observed
compensation did not improve with OHS with heel lift. What mobility test
will the fitness Professional use to test the hip flexors? - ans Modified
Thomas Test
If an observed compensation improves with the heels elevated during
the overhead squat assesment, what is the primary area to address with
corrective mobility exercise? - ans Foot and ankle complex
NASM CES EXAM STUDY GUIDE NEWEST UPATED
2024 REAL COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS/GRADED A+
How does proprioception influence movement? - ans Afferent
information from internal feedback is delivered to central nervous system
for use in monitoring and manipulating movement
A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles? - ans
Teres minor & Infraspinatus
Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client
with a lack of lumbar stabilization? - ans Multifidus
What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a
prone position - ans Excessive arch in lumbar spine
What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling
creates for tissue relaxation? - ans Greater myofascial relaxation or
"stretch tolerance"
What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for
professional athletes? - ans 12-17 seconds
How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching? - ans
Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles
and tendons
What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)? - ans Neuromuscular
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Low sets and relatively light wights 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? - ans Low Level
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? - ans 2
seconds
Why might it make sense to exercise the dominate limb first before the
non-dominate limb for recruitment? - ans A primer to better prepare the
non-dominate side
What is the prime mover of a specific joint regardless of concentric or
eccentric muscle action? - ans Agonist
Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements,
standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased
stress on what other area? - ans Core musculature
Your client states he has a sharp pain in his right knee when he is
completing his exercises. What should you do as the fitness professional
to ensure your client's safety? - ans Refer them to a qualified medical
professional
A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which
muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened? - ans Middle and
lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior
Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive
movement? - ans Golfing multiple days per week
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Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower
Crossed Syndrome? - ans Abdominals, gluteus maximus, medius, and
hip extensors
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -
ans Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, & peroneals
What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase
of the depth jump? - ans Concentric
Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to
knee dominance during the overhead squat assesment? - ans
Quadriceps complex
What additional region of the body should undergo mobility testing if a
client’s arms fall forward during the overhead squat assesment? - ans
Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
What is the recommended client position when performing the lumbar
lateral flexion test? - ans Standing with the knees straight and feet
together
What position is recommended for the testing leg during the hip
abduction and external rotation test? - ans Hip and knee bent to 45
degrees
Your client has experienced knee discomfort when running and his
medical professional has not found anything significant on examination.
What is most likely impairment to be found from a single leg squat
assesment in this scenario? - ans Knee valgus
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Through which movement does the subtalar joint load or absorb energy?
- ans Eversion
The subtalar joint moves through the frontal plane with which
movements? - ans Inversion and Eversion
Which hip muscle plays an important role in reducing or preventing
excessive pronation/eversion? - ans Gluteus maximus
What percent of ACL ruptures occur during single leg foot-contact in
physical activity secondary to uncontrolled lower extremity
biomechanics? - ans 0.7
What common knee injury results from overuse and is usually caused
my muscle weakness in the kinetic chain is commonly seen in runners? -
ans IT Band Syndrome
Knee valgus and varus, an increased Q-anglePoor quadriceps and
hamstring complex flexibilityPoor eccentric deceleration
capabilitiesOvertraining and playing on hard surfaces - ans Patellar
tendinopathy
A client demonstrates a knee dominance compensation. The observed
compensation did not improve with OHS with heel lift. What mobility test
will the fitness Professional use to test the hip flexors? - ans Modified
Thomas Test
If an observed compensation improves with the heels elevated during
the overhead squat assesment, what is the primary area to address with
corrective mobility exercise? - ans Foot and ankle complex
