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Question 1
Which energy system is primarily used during a 3–5 second
maximal sprint?
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A. Glycolytic
B. Oxidative
C. ATP–PC
D. Aerobic
Rationale: Short, explosive efforts lasting 10 seconds or less
rely heavily on the ATP–PC system for immediate energy. This
system provides rapid ATP resynthesis but depletes quickly.
Question 2
Which muscle acts as a synergist during a barbell bench press?
A. Latissimus dorsi
B. Triceps brachii
C. Biceps brachii
D. Posterior deltoid
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Rationale: The triceps brachii assist the pectoralis major during
pressing movements by extending the elbow. Synergists help
prime movers complete movement patterns.
Question 3
Which plane of motion does lateral lunging primarily occur in?
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
Rationale: Lateral movements move the body away from the
midline (abduction/adduction), which occurs in the frontal plane.
The sagittal plane involves forward/backward motion, and the
transverse plane involves rotational motion.
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Question 4
What is the prime mover for hip extension during sprinting?
A. Rectus femoris
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Iliopsoas
D. Adductor longus
Rationale: The gluteus maximus is the primary hip extensor
and generates the powerful hip extension needed during the
propulsion phase of sprinting.
Question 5
A low vertical jump score often indicates weakness in which
muscle group?
A. Hamstrings
B. Quadriceps
C. Deltoids
NASM PES EXAM ACCURATE
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM VERSIONS WITH
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) AND A
STUDY GUIDE |EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS A+ (FULL REVISED)
NASM EXAM PES
Question 1
Which energy system is primarily used during a 3–5 second
maximal sprint?
,Page 2 of 349
A. Glycolytic
B. Oxidative
C. ATP–PC
D. Aerobic
Rationale: Short, explosive efforts lasting 10 seconds or less
rely heavily on the ATP–PC system for immediate energy. This
system provides rapid ATP resynthesis but depletes quickly.
Question 2
Which muscle acts as a synergist during a barbell bench press?
A. Latissimus dorsi
B. Triceps brachii
C. Biceps brachii
D. Posterior deltoid
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Rationale: The triceps brachii assist the pectoralis major during
pressing movements by extending the elbow. Synergists help
prime movers complete movement patterns.
Question 3
Which plane of motion does lateral lunging primarily occur in?
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
Rationale: Lateral movements move the body away from the
midline (abduction/adduction), which occurs in the frontal plane.
The sagittal plane involves forward/backward motion, and the
transverse plane involves rotational motion.
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Question 4
What is the prime mover for hip extension during sprinting?
A. Rectus femoris
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Iliopsoas
D. Adductor longus
Rationale: The gluteus maximus is the primary hip extensor
and generates the powerful hip extension needed during the
propulsion phase of sprinting.
Question 5
A low vertical jump score often indicates weakness in which
muscle group?
A. Hamstrings
B. Quadriceps
C. Deltoids
