NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM
LATEST 2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
✅ Key Features
150 verified exam questions with correct answers.
Includes detailed rationales/explanations for each question.
100% aligned with the 2025–2026 NASM exam blueprint.
Verified and graded A+ quality for reliability.
Comprehensive coverage of:
o Flexibility assessments & corrective strategies
o Stretching techniques (static, dynamic, PNF, SMR, etc.)
o Injury prevention & safe application
o Movement science and program design principles
🎯 Who This Resource Is For
Candidates preparing for the NASM Stretching and Flexibility
Specialist Exam.
Trainers and fitness professionals seeking thorough, exam-style
practice.
Students who want verified answers with rationales for better
comprehension.
Anyone striving for confidence and guaranteed success on exam
day.
Which hormone is reduced, in tandem with stress levels, when mindfulness-based stretching and
breathing exercises are incorporated during stretching sessions? - ANSWER-Cortisol
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.
Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning assisted
stretching? - answer-It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to the beneficial experiences
from the new stretching program.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - answer-It shifts towards a higher
percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia.
Which of the following is not a part of this program? - answer-The "no pain, no gain" philosophy
What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid relationship between the
fitness professional and the client? - answer-Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? - answer-Loss of
springiness and elastic recoil
What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? - answer-Supine and relaxed with arms
at sides.
Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with scoliosis? -
answerConcave
, Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? - answer-Specifically
designed programs have better compliance.
Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)? - answer-Pectoralis
major
How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? - answer-They should maintain a
variation of movement in all planes.
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during side-lying latissimus
dorsi stretch? - answer-Letting the shoulder pinch.
Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body? - answer-Myofascial
nets
How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial dysfunction? -
answer-They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program.
What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? - answer-A pleasant and gentle awareness
of stretching only.
What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? - answer-Increasing ROM in lateral lumbopelvic hip region.
Which postural dysfunction is caused by a lateral net shift? - answer-Unilateral tilting of the pelvis
Which of the following is recommended for a client that demonstrates extreme hyper- or hypomobility?
- answer-Referral to a medical professional
What is the position of the client during the side-lying pectorals stretch? - answer-Lying on side, arm
reaching up overhead.
LATEST 2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
✅ Key Features
150 verified exam questions with correct answers.
Includes detailed rationales/explanations for each question.
100% aligned with the 2025–2026 NASM exam blueprint.
Verified and graded A+ quality for reliability.
Comprehensive coverage of:
o Flexibility assessments & corrective strategies
o Stretching techniques (static, dynamic, PNF, SMR, etc.)
o Injury prevention & safe application
o Movement science and program design principles
🎯 Who This Resource Is For
Candidates preparing for the NASM Stretching and Flexibility
Specialist Exam.
Trainers and fitness professionals seeking thorough, exam-style
practice.
Students who want verified answers with rationales for better
comprehension.
Anyone striving for confidence and guaranteed success on exam
day.
Which hormone is reduced, in tandem with stress levels, when mindfulness-based stretching and
breathing exercises are incorporated during stretching sessions? - ANSWER-Cortisol
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.
Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning assisted
stretching? - answer-It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to the beneficial experiences
from the new stretching program.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - answer-It shifts towards a higher
percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia.
Which of the following is not a part of this program? - answer-The "no pain, no gain" philosophy
What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid relationship between the
fitness professional and the client? - answer-Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? - answer-Loss of
springiness and elastic recoil
What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? - answer-Supine and relaxed with arms
at sides.
Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with scoliosis? -
answerConcave
, Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? - answer-Specifically
designed programs have better compliance.
Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)? - answer-Pectoralis
major
How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? - answer-They should maintain a
variation of movement in all planes.
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during side-lying latissimus
dorsi stretch? - answer-Letting the shoulder pinch.
Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body? - answer-Myofascial
nets
How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial dysfunction? -
answer-They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program.
What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? - answer-A pleasant and gentle awareness
of stretching only.
What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? - answer-Increasing ROM in lateral lumbopelvic hip region.
Which postural dysfunction is caused by a lateral net shift? - answer-Unilateral tilting of the pelvis
Which of the following is recommended for a client that demonstrates extreme hyper- or hypomobility?
- answer-Referral to a medical professional
What is the position of the client during the side-lying pectorals stretch? - answer-Lying on side, arm
reaching up overhead.
