NASM CES Practice Exam
Which lower-body muscles are commonly overactive in the Kendall sway-back posture? - Answer-
Intercostals, abdominals, internal obliques, and hip extensors
The serratus anterior muscle originates and inserts on what structures? - Answer-Rib cage and medial
border of the scapula
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis affects which part of the hand? - Answer-Radial side of the hand
Which category of movement assessments includes the overhead squat? - Answer-Transitional
Which view allows for the optimal assessment of frontal plane movements (adduction and abduction)? -
Answer-Anterior
When is a client considered to have normal ankle dorsiflexion mobility? - Answer-When the knee is able
to touch the wall during the weight-bearing lunge test
Hanging effectively from a tree branch with an outstretched hand requires which full range of motion? -
Answer-Flexion
Where is the hyoid bone located in the cervical spine? - Answer-The anterior neck in a muscular sling.
How many grams of lean protein are recommended for a pre-exercise meal for strength training
athletes? - Answer-20 to 30 grams
Which lower-body muscles are commonly overactive in the Kendall sway-back posture? - Answer-
Intercostals, abdominals, internal obliques, and hip extensors
The serratus anterior muscle originates and inserts on what structures? - Answer-Rib cage and medial
border of the scapula
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis affects which part of the hand? - Answer-Radial side of the hand
Which category of movement assessments includes the overhead squat? - Answer-Transitional
Which view allows for the optimal assessment of frontal plane movements (adduction and abduction)? -
Answer-Anterior
When is a client considered to have normal ankle dorsiflexion mobility? - Answer-When the knee is able
to touch the wall during the weight-bearing lunge test
Hanging effectively from a tree branch with an outstretched hand requires which full range of motion? -
Answer-Flexion
Where is the hyoid bone located in the cervical spine? - Answer-The anterior neck in a muscular sling.
How many grams of lean protein are recommended for a pre-exercise meal for strength training
athletes? - Answer-20 to 30 grams
