NASM CES EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING
EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A
STUDY GUIDE / EXPERTLY VERIFIED
FOR GURANTEED PASS / LATEST
UPDATE BRAND NEW!!!
During an Overhead Squat test, it is observed that a client
demonstrates limited dorsiflexion in the sagittal plane, yet
the client does not raise his heels. Which of the following
movement impairments needs to occur in order to
maintain the body's center of gravity?
Select one:
a. Thoracic spine extension
b. Lumbar extension
c. Lateral trunk flexion
d. Forward trunk flexion - ....ANSWER...d. Forward trunk
flexion
When there are imbalances in the deep longitudinal
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,subsystem and the latissimus dorsi becomes overactive, it
will create excessive lumbar extension by
Select one:
a. anteriorly tilting the scapulae.
b. posteriorly tilting the scapulae.
c. anteriorly rotating the pelvis.
d. posteriorly rotating the pelvis. - ....ANSWER...c.
anteriorly rotating the pelvis.
2
,Which joint is comprised of the tibia and femur?
Select one:
a. Sacroiliac joint
b. Tibiofemoral joint
c. Talocrual joint
d. Iliofemoral joint - ....ANSWER...b. Tibiofemoral joint
A client exhibits a low back arch during the Overhead
Squat assessment. Which of the following is the most
appropriate isolated strengthening exercise?
Select one:
a. Ball Combo 2
b. Ball Bridge
c. Cable Hip Flexion
d. Cable Hip Adduction - ....ANSWER...b. Ball Bridge
Which of the following muscles would receive self-
myofascial release for an asymmetrical weight shift that is
observed during an Overhead Squat test?
Select one:
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, a. Biceps femoris (same side as shift)
b. Adductors (opposite side as shift)
c. Gastrocnemius (opposite side of shift)
d. Gluteus medius (same side of shift) - ....ANSWER...c.
Gastrocnemius (opposite side of shift)
Which of the following muscle(s) would be appropriate to
strengthen (using isolated strengthening exercises) for the
compensation of Low Back Rounds?
Select one:
a. Hamstrings
b. Rectus abdominis
c. Hip flexors
d. Adductor magnus - ....ANSWER...c. Hip flexors
Which of the following muscles has been identified as a
dynamic knee stabilizer which has the ability to
counteract excessive pronation of the lower extremity?
Select one:
a. Anterior tibialis
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ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING
EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A
STUDY GUIDE / EXPERTLY VERIFIED
FOR GURANTEED PASS / LATEST
UPDATE BRAND NEW!!!
During an Overhead Squat test, it is observed that a client
demonstrates limited dorsiflexion in the sagittal plane, yet
the client does not raise his heels. Which of the following
movement impairments needs to occur in order to
maintain the body's center of gravity?
Select one:
a. Thoracic spine extension
b. Lumbar extension
c. Lateral trunk flexion
d. Forward trunk flexion - ....ANSWER...d. Forward trunk
flexion
When there are imbalances in the deep longitudinal
1
,subsystem and the latissimus dorsi becomes overactive, it
will create excessive lumbar extension by
Select one:
a. anteriorly tilting the scapulae.
b. posteriorly tilting the scapulae.
c. anteriorly rotating the pelvis.
d. posteriorly rotating the pelvis. - ....ANSWER...c.
anteriorly rotating the pelvis.
2
,Which joint is comprised of the tibia and femur?
Select one:
a. Sacroiliac joint
b. Tibiofemoral joint
c. Talocrual joint
d. Iliofemoral joint - ....ANSWER...b. Tibiofemoral joint
A client exhibits a low back arch during the Overhead
Squat assessment. Which of the following is the most
appropriate isolated strengthening exercise?
Select one:
a. Ball Combo 2
b. Ball Bridge
c. Cable Hip Flexion
d. Cable Hip Adduction - ....ANSWER...b. Ball Bridge
Which of the following muscles would receive self-
myofascial release for an asymmetrical weight shift that is
observed during an Overhead Squat test?
Select one:
3
, a. Biceps femoris (same side as shift)
b. Adductors (opposite side as shift)
c. Gastrocnemius (opposite side of shift)
d. Gluteus medius (same side of shift) - ....ANSWER...c.
Gastrocnemius (opposite side of shift)
Which of the following muscle(s) would be appropriate to
strengthen (using isolated strengthening exercises) for the
compensation of Low Back Rounds?
Select one:
a. Hamstrings
b. Rectus abdominis
c. Hip flexors
d. Adductor magnus - ....ANSWER...c. Hip flexors
Which of the following muscles has been identified as a
dynamic knee stabilizer which has the ability to
counteract excessive pronation of the lower extremity?
Select one:
a. Anterior tibialis
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