NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026-2027
1. How often should self-stretching tech- Daily
niques be performed for the best re-
sults?
2. What should be done if a client com- The client should contract the antagonist muscle
pletes a self-assessment and finds one to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
side that is more restricted in move-
ment?
3. What should the fitness professional do The client should contract the antagonist muscle
to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
that is pushing back during a stretch?
4. Which system indicates whether or not Interoceptive
a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling
during a session?
5. Which of the following is a neurophysi- Improvement of tissue relaxation.
ological effect of rolling myofascia?
6. How should the traction during the ad- Through the hip leaning away
ductor stretch be completed?
7. Which of the following terms defines time with appropriate force
the concept that a client's primary com- to com-
plaint is affected by dysfunction in re-
mote musculoskeletal regions?
8. Which of the following terms defines
the neuromuscular system's capacity to
activate muscle synergies at the correct
, NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Regional interdependence model 2026-2027
Functional eflciency
, NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026-2027
plete functional tasks with the least
amount of stress and energy to the
HMS?
9. Which of the following can disrupt the Traumatic injury
balance of tension and compression
which help to optimize and maintain
movement?
10. When is it recommended that a client Before stretching
perform self-myofascial techniques?
11. Which of the following is the best way Consistent practice and feedback with
for a fitness professional to build client like-minded professionals.
confidence during a stretching session?
12. What is a recommendation for per- The client should complete all the stretches on
forming all stretches in the lower-body one side before moving to the other side.
program?
13. Which fascial net may cause a restric- Superficial front arm net
tion in ROM during a standing lateral
deltoid raise?
14. What are important aspects of a clients It should be easy to remember and customized
homework?
15. Which of the following is a common Allowing the hips to rotate
error made by the fitness professional
during lateral net stretch?
16. Why is it important to assess a client's Stretching sessions have more desirable out-
breathing when constructing a stretch- comes when breathing techniques are opti-
, NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ing program? mized.
2026-2027
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026-2027
1. How often should self-stretching tech- Daily
niques be performed for the best re-
sults?
2. What should be done if a client com- The client should contract the antagonist muscle
pletes a self-assessment and finds one to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
side that is more restricted in move-
ment?
3. What should the fitness professional do The client should contract the antagonist muscle
to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
that is pushing back during a stretch?
4. Which system indicates whether or not Interoceptive
a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling
during a session?
5. Which of the following is a neurophysi- Improvement of tissue relaxation.
ological effect of rolling myofascia?
6. How should the traction during the ad- Through the hip leaning away
ductor stretch be completed?
7. Which of the following terms defines time with appropriate force
the concept that a client's primary com- to com-
plaint is affected by dysfunction in re-
mote musculoskeletal regions?
8. Which of the following terms defines
the neuromuscular system's capacity to
activate muscle synergies at the correct
, NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Regional interdependence model 2026-2027
Functional eflciency
, NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026-2027
plete functional tasks with the least
amount of stress and energy to the
HMS?
9. Which of the following can disrupt the Traumatic injury
balance of tension and compression
which help to optimize and maintain
movement?
10. When is it recommended that a client Before stretching
perform self-myofascial techniques?
11. Which of the following is the best way Consistent practice and feedback with
for a fitness professional to build client like-minded professionals.
confidence during a stretching session?
12. What is a recommendation for per- The client should complete all the stretches on
forming all stretches in the lower-body one side before moving to the other side.
program?
13. Which fascial net may cause a restric- Superficial front arm net
tion in ROM during a standing lateral
deltoid raise?
14. What are important aspects of a clients It should be easy to remember and customized
homework?
15. Which of the following is a common Allowing the hips to rotate
error made by the fitness professional
during lateral net stretch?
16. Why is it important to assess a client's Stretching sessions have more desirable out-
breathing when constructing a stretch- comes when breathing techniques are opti-
, NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ing program? mized.
2026-2027
