NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
ANS Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is more
restricted in movement? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
ANS Improvement of tissue relaxation.
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,How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to
optimize and maintain movement? - ANS Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? - ANS Before
stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence during
a stretching session? - ANS Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded
professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
ANS 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? -
ANS Superficial front arm net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? - ANS It should be easy to remember
and customized
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, Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during lateral net
stretch? - ANS Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? -
ANS Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are
optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? - ANS Movement that
improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
ANS Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
ANS 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? - ANS Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat? -
ANS Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the
human movement system (HMS)? - ANS Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - ANS Chronically elongated
tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
ANS Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is more
restricted in movement? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
ANS Improvement of tissue relaxation.
1
,How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to
optimize and maintain movement? - ANS Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? - ANS Before
stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence during
a stretching session? - ANS Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded
professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
ANS 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? -
ANS Superficial front arm net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? - ANS It should be easy to remember
and customized
2
, Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during lateral net
stretch? - ANS Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? -
ANS Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are
optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? - ANS Movement that
improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
ANS Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
ANS 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? - ANS Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat? -
ANS Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the
human movement system (HMS)? - ANS Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - ANS Chronically elongated
tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
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