NASM Stretching and Flexibility
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How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best
results? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one
side that is more restricted in movement? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The client
should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching
muscle.
What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a
client that is pushing back during a stretch? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The client
should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching
muscle.
Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the
fitness professional about how they are feeling during a session? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Interoceptive
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,Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Through the hip leaning away
Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary
complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Regional interdependence model
Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity
to activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to
complete functional tasks with the least amount of stress and energy to the
HMS? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression
which help to optimize and maintain movement? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Before stretching
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,Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build
client confidence during a stretching session? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Consistent
practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body
program? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The client should complete all the stretches on
one side before moving to the other side.
Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral
deltoid raise? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Superficial front arm net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It
should be easy to remember and customized
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional
during lateral net stretch? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a
stretching program? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stretching sessions have more
desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
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, What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program
outcomes? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net
tension, which helps to increase flexibility.
Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be
most likely to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an
initial assessment? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the
overhead squat? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational
movement in the human movement system (HMS)? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing
normal movement.
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2025/2026 Exam Questions Marking
Scheme New Update | A+ Rated
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best
results? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one
side that is more restricted in movement? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The client
should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching
muscle.
What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a
client that is pushing back during a stretch? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The client
should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching
muscle.
Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the
fitness professional about how they are feeling during a session? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Interoceptive
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,Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Through the hip leaning away
Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary
complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Regional interdependence model
Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity
to activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to
complete functional tasks with the least amount of stress and energy to the
HMS? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression
which help to optimize and maintain movement? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Before stretching
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,Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build
client confidence during a stretching session? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Consistent
practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body
program? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The client should complete all the stretches on
one side before moving to the other side.
Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral
deltoid raise? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Superficial front arm net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It
should be easy to remember and customized
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional
during lateral net stretch? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a
stretching program? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stretching sessions have more
desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
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, What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program
outcomes? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net
tension, which helps to increase flexibility.
Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be
most likely to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an
initial assessment? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the
overhead squat? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational
movement in the human movement system (HMS)? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing
normal movement.
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