NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds
one side that is more restricted in movement? Answer: The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching
muscle.
◉ What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition
in a client that is pushing back during a stretch? Answer: The client
should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the
stretching muscle.
◉ Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with
the fitness professional about how they are feeling during a session?
Answer: Interoceptive
◉ Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling
myofascia? Answer: Improvement of tissue relaxation.
◉ How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed?
Answer: Through the hip leaning away
,◉ Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's
primary complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal
regions? Answer: Regional interdependence model
◉ Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's
capacity to activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate
force to complete functional tasks with the least amount of stress and
energy to the HMS? Answer: Functional efficiency
◉ Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and
compression which help to optimize and maintain movement? Answer:
Traumatic injury
◉ When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial
techniques? Answer: Before stretching
◉ Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to
build client confidence during a stretching session? Answer: Consistent
practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
◉ What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-
body program? Answer: The client should complete all the stretches on
one side before moving to the other side.
,◉ Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing
lateral deltoid raise? Answer: Superficial front arm net
◉ What are important aspects of a clients homework? Answer: It should
be easy to remember and customized
◉ Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness
professional during lateral net stretch? Answer: Allowing the hips to
rotate
◉ Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a
stretching program? Answer: Stretching sessions have more desirable
outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
◉ Which of the following best describes functional movement? Answer:
Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
◉ What updated models have been used to create an integrated
stretching approach? Answer: Biodynamic
◉ 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.
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds
one side that is more restricted in movement? Answer: The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching
muscle.
◉ What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition
in a client that is pushing back during a stretch? Answer: The client
should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the
stretching muscle.
◉ Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with
the fitness professional about how they are feeling during a session?
Answer: Interoceptive
◉ Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling
myofascia? Answer: Improvement of tissue relaxation.
◉ How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed?
Answer: Through the hip leaning away
,◉ Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's
primary complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal
regions? Answer: Regional interdependence model
◉ Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's
capacity to activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate
force to complete functional tasks with the least amount of stress and
energy to the HMS? Answer: Functional efficiency
◉ Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and
compression which help to optimize and maintain movement? Answer:
Traumatic injury
◉ When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial
techniques? Answer: Before stretching
◉ Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to
build client confidence during a stretching session? Answer: Consistent
practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
◉ What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-
body program? Answer: The client should complete all the stretches on
one side before moving to the other side.
,◉ Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing
lateral deltoid raise? Answer: Superficial front arm net
◉ What are important aspects of a clients homework? Answer: It should
be easy to remember and customized
◉ Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness
professional during lateral net stretch? Answer: Allowing the hips to
rotate
◉ Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a
stretching program? Answer: Stretching sessions have more desirable
outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
◉ Which of the following best describes functional movement? Answer:
Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
◉ What updated models have been used to create an integrated
stretching approach? Answer: Biodynamic
◉ 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.
