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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?
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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
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
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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
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
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NASM CES Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
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?
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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
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
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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
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
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