NASM CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST (CES)
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1. The primary goal of corrective exercise is to:
A. Increase maximal strength
B. Improve cardiovascular endurance
C. Identify and correct neuromuscular imbalances
D. Enhance athletic performance
Corrective exercise focuses on restoring proper movement by addressing muscle
imbalances and faulty neuromuscular control.
2. According to NASM, which process is used to systematically identify
movement dysfunctions?
A. OPT™ Model
B. Performance Pyramid
C. Corrective Exercise Continuum
D. Progressive Overload
The Corrective Exercise Continuum includes inhibit, lengthen, activate, and
integrate.
3. During an overhead squat assessment, excessive forward lean is most
commonly associated with:
A. Overactive gluteus maximus
B. Overactive soleus and hip flexors
, C. Underactive latissimus dorsi
D. Overactive hamstrings
Forward lean often results from tight ankle plantar flexors and hip flexors limiting
proper squat mechanics.
4. Which muscle is commonly underactive with knee valgus during a squat?
A. Adductor complex
B. Biceps femoris
C. Gluteus medius
D. Gastrocnemius
Knee valgus is frequently linked to weak or inhibited gluteus medius.
5. The inhibit phase of corrective exercise primarily uses:
A. Static stretching
B. Dynamic stretching
C. Self-myofascial release
D. Plyometrics
Inhibition aims to reduce neuromuscular overactivity using SMR techniques.
6. Which stretching method is MOST appropriate during the lengthen phase?
A. Ballistic stretching
B. Static stretching
C. Plyometric stretching
D. Power stretching
Static stretching is used to increase extensibility of shortened muscles.
7. When activating underactive muscles, repetition tempo should be:
A. Fast and explosive
, B. Slow and controlled
C. Randomized
D. Ballistic
Slow, controlled movements improve neuromuscular recruitment of weak muscles.
8. During the single-leg squat assessment, hip drop indicates weakness in the:
A. Quadriceps
B. Gluteus medius
C. Adductors
D. Hamstrings
Hip drop (Trendelenburg sign) reflects insufficient frontal-plane hip stabilization.
9. Which plane of motion is MOST involved in lateral movement assessments?
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
Frontal-plane motion includes side-to-side movements and stability.
10.Which muscle is commonly overactive with excessive foot pronation?
A. Tibialis anterior
B. Peroneals
C. Tibialis posterior
D. Flexor hallucis longus
Peroneals often compensate during excessive pronation, becoming overactive.
11.The integrate phase of corrective exercise primarily focuses on:
A. Isolation exercises
QUESTIONS FORM A REAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
UPDATE WITH 100 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
1. The primary goal of corrective exercise is to:
A. Increase maximal strength
B. Improve cardiovascular endurance
C. Identify and correct neuromuscular imbalances
D. Enhance athletic performance
Corrective exercise focuses on restoring proper movement by addressing muscle
imbalances and faulty neuromuscular control.
2. According to NASM, which process is used to systematically identify
movement dysfunctions?
A. OPT™ Model
B. Performance Pyramid
C. Corrective Exercise Continuum
D. Progressive Overload
The Corrective Exercise Continuum includes inhibit, lengthen, activate, and
integrate.
3. During an overhead squat assessment, excessive forward lean is most
commonly associated with:
A. Overactive gluteus maximus
B. Overactive soleus and hip flexors
, C. Underactive latissimus dorsi
D. Overactive hamstrings
Forward lean often results from tight ankle plantar flexors and hip flexors limiting
proper squat mechanics.
4. Which muscle is commonly underactive with knee valgus during a squat?
A. Adductor complex
B. Biceps femoris
C. Gluteus medius
D. Gastrocnemius
Knee valgus is frequently linked to weak or inhibited gluteus medius.
5. The inhibit phase of corrective exercise primarily uses:
A. Static stretching
B. Dynamic stretching
C. Self-myofascial release
D. Plyometrics
Inhibition aims to reduce neuromuscular overactivity using SMR techniques.
6. Which stretching method is MOST appropriate during the lengthen phase?
A. Ballistic stretching
B. Static stretching
C. Plyometric stretching
D. Power stretching
Static stretching is used to increase extensibility of shortened muscles.
7. When activating underactive muscles, repetition tempo should be:
A. Fast and explosive
, B. Slow and controlled
C. Randomized
D. Ballistic
Slow, controlled movements improve neuromuscular recruitment of weak muscles.
8. During the single-leg squat assessment, hip drop indicates weakness in the:
A. Quadriceps
B. Gluteus medius
C. Adductors
D. Hamstrings
Hip drop (Trendelenburg sign) reflects insufficient frontal-plane hip stabilization.
9. Which plane of motion is MOST involved in lateral movement assessments?
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
Frontal-plane motion includes side-to-side movements and stability.
10.Which muscle is commonly overactive with excessive foot pronation?
A. Tibialis anterior
B. Peroneals
C. Tibialis posterior
D. Flexor hallucis longus
Peroneals often compensate during excessive pronation, becoming overactive.
11.The integrate phase of corrective exercise primarily focuses on:
A. Isolation exercises
