NASM FINAL EXAM 2026 FINAL
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ Local Muscular System - Muscles.
Answer: Transverse Abdominis
Multifidus
Internal Oblique
Psoas
Diaphragm
Muscles of the pelvic floor
◉ Global Muscular System.
Answer: Responsible for movement and used for strength, coordination,
agility, and fast velocity training
◉ Global Muscular System - Muscles.
Answer: Rectus Abdominis
External Obliques
Erector Spinae
Hamstring Complex
Gluteus Maximus
Latissimus Dorsi
Adductors
,Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
◉ Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS).
Answer: Subsystem of the global movement system that includes the
peroneus longus, anterior tibialis, long head of the biceps femoris,
sacrotuberous ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, and erector spinae. These
muscles work together to create a contracting tension to absorb and
control ground reaction forces during gait.
◉ Lateral Subsystem (LS).
Answer: Subsystem of the Global Muscular System composed of the
gluteus medius, tensor fascia, latae, adductor complex, and quadratus
lumborum, all of which participate in frontal plane and pelvofemoral
stability.
◉ Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS).
Answer: Subsystem of the global movement system composed of the
latissimus dorsi and the contralateral gluteus maximus, with the
thoracolumbar fascia creating a fascial bridge for the cross body
connection. These muscles create a nearly straight line with each other
across the sacroiliac joint, and when they both contract they produce a
pulling force across the thoracolumbar fascia and stabilization force at
the sacroiliac joint (force closure). This system works concurrently with
the DLS during gait.
◉ Anterior Oblique Subsystem (AOS).
,Answer: Subsystem of the global movement system composed of the
internal and external obliques, the adductor complex, and the hip
external rotators. The synergistic coupling of the AOS creates stability
from the trunk, through the pelvic floor, and to the hips. It contributes to
rotational movements, leg swing, and stabilization. The AOS and POS
work together in enabling rotational force production in the transverse
plane.
◉ Five Kinetic Chain Checkpoints.
Answer: Foot and ankle
Knee
LPHC
Shoulders and thoracic spine
Head and cervical spine
◉ Corrective Exercise Continuum.
Answer: The systematic programming process used to address
neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction through the use of inhibitory,
lengthening, activation, and integration techniques.
◉ CEC - Inhibit.
Answer: Myofascial techniques
◉ CEC - Lengthen.
Answer: Static stretching
, Neuromuscular (PNF-Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation)
stretching
Dynamic stretching
◉ CEC - Activate.
Answer: Isolated strengthening
◉ CEC - Integrate.
Answer: Integrated dynamic movement
◉ CES Assessment Flow.
Answer: Client intake
Static postural assessment
OHSA and modified OHSA
Single-leg squat and/or Split squat assessment
Dynamic and/or Loaded Assessments (optional)
Mobility assessments
Corrective Exercise Programming
◉ Self-Myofascial Rolling - Precautions.
Answer: Hypertension
Diabetes
Abnormal sensations (e.g. numbness)
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ Local Muscular System - Muscles.
Answer: Transverse Abdominis
Multifidus
Internal Oblique
Psoas
Diaphragm
Muscles of the pelvic floor
◉ Global Muscular System.
Answer: Responsible for movement and used for strength, coordination,
agility, and fast velocity training
◉ Global Muscular System - Muscles.
Answer: Rectus Abdominis
External Obliques
Erector Spinae
Hamstring Complex
Gluteus Maximus
Latissimus Dorsi
Adductors
,Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
◉ Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS).
Answer: Subsystem of the global movement system that includes the
peroneus longus, anterior tibialis, long head of the biceps femoris,
sacrotuberous ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, and erector spinae. These
muscles work together to create a contracting tension to absorb and
control ground reaction forces during gait.
◉ Lateral Subsystem (LS).
Answer: Subsystem of the Global Muscular System composed of the
gluteus medius, tensor fascia, latae, adductor complex, and quadratus
lumborum, all of which participate in frontal plane and pelvofemoral
stability.
◉ Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS).
Answer: Subsystem of the global movement system composed of the
latissimus dorsi and the contralateral gluteus maximus, with the
thoracolumbar fascia creating a fascial bridge for the cross body
connection. These muscles create a nearly straight line with each other
across the sacroiliac joint, and when they both contract they produce a
pulling force across the thoracolumbar fascia and stabilization force at
the sacroiliac joint (force closure). This system works concurrently with
the DLS during gait.
◉ Anterior Oblique Subsystem (AOS).
,Answer: Subsystem of the global movement system composed of the
internal and external obliques, the adductor complex, and the hip
external rotators. The synergistic coupling of the AOS creates stability
from the trunk, through the pelvic floor, and to the hips. It contributes to
rotational movements, leg swing, and stabilization. The AOS and POS
work together in enabling rotational force production in the transverse
plane.
◉ Five Kinetic Chain Checkpoints.
Answer: Foot and ankle
Knee
LPHC
Shoulders and thoracic spine
Head and cervical spine
◉ Corrective Exercise Continuum.
Answer: The systematic programming process used to address
neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction through the use of inhibitory,
lengthening, activation, and integration techniques.
◉ CEC - Inhibit.
Answer: Myofascial techniques
◉ CEC - Lengthen.
Answer: Static stretching
, Neuromuscular (PNF-Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation)
stretching
Dynamic stretching
◉ CEC - Activate.
Answer: Isolated strengthening
◉ CEC - Integrate.
Answer: Integrated dynamic movement
◉ CES Assessment Flow.
Answer: Client intake
Static postural assessment
OHSA and modified OHSA
Single-leg squat and/or Split squat assessment
Dynamic and/or Loaded Assessments (optional)
Mobility assessments
Corrective Exercise Programming
◉ Self-Myofascial Rolling - Precautions.
Answer: Hypertension
Diabetes
Abnormal sensations (e.g. numbness)
