NASM CES Exam with Complete Solutions

NASM CES Exam with Complete Solutions How does proprioception influence movement? - Answer ️️ -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? - Answer ️️ -Teres minor & Infraspinatus Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client with a lack of lumbar stabilization? - Answer ️️ -Multifidus What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a prone position - Answer ️️ -Excessive arch in lumbar spine What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling creates for tissue relaxation? - Answer ️️ -Greater myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance" What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for professional athletes? - Answer ️️ -12-17 seconds How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching? - Answer ️️ -Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles and tendons What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)? - Answer ️️ -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? - Answer ️️ -Low Level The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? - Answer ️️ -2 seconds Why might it make sense to exercise the dominate limb first before the non-dominate limb for recruitment? - Answer ️️ -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? - Answer ️️ -Agonist Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements, standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased stress on what other area? - Answer ️️ -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? - Answer ️️ -Refer them to a qualified medical professional A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened? - Answer ️️ -Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive movement? - Answer ️️ - Golfing multiple days per week Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower Crossed Syndrome? - Answer ️️ -Abdominals, gluteus maximus, medius, and hip extensors What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? - Answer ️️ -Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, & peroneals What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase of the depth jump? - Answer ️️ -Concentric Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to knee dominance during the overhead squat assesment? - Answer ️️ -Quadriceps complex What additional region of the body should undergo mobility testing if a clients arms fall forward during the overhead squat assesment? - Answer ️️ -Lumbo-pelvic-hip comple