NASM CES ACTUAL TEST BANK 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Local Muscular System - Muscles. Answer: Transverse Abdominis
Multifidus
Internal Oblique
Psoas
Diaphragm
Muscles of the pelvic floor
⩥ Global Muscular System. Answer: Responsible for movement and
used for strength, coordination, agility, and fast velocity training
⩥ Global Muscular System - Muscles. Answer: Rectus Abdominis
External Obliques
Erector Spinae
Hamstring Complex
Gluteus Maximus
Latissimus Dorsi
Adductors
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
,⩥ Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS). Answer: Subsystem of the
global movement system that includes the peroneus longus, anterior
tibialis, long head of the biceps femoris, sacrotuberous ligament,
thoracolumbar fascia, and erector spinae. These muscles work together
to create a contracting tension to absorb and control ground reaction
forces during gait.
⩥ Lateral Subsystem (LS). Answer: Subsystem of the Global Muscular
System composed of the gluteus medius, tensor fascia, latae, adductor
complex, and quadratus lumborum, all of which participate in frontal
plane and pelvofemoral stability.
⩥ Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS). Answer: Subsystem of the global
movement system composed of the latissimus dorsi and the contralateral
gluteus maximus, with the thoracolumbar fascia creating a fascial bridge
for the cross body connection. These muscles create a nearly straight line
with each other across the sacroiliac joint, and when they both contract
they produce a pulling force across the thoracolumbar fascia and
stabilization force at the sacroiliac joint (force closure). This system
works concurrently with the DLS during gait.
⩥ Anterior Oblique Subsystem (AOS). Answer: Subsystem of the global
movement system composed of the internal and external obliques, the
adductor complex, and the hip external rotators. The synergistic
coupling of the AOS creates stability from the trunk, through the pelvic
floor, and to the hips. It contributes to rotational movements, leg swing,
,and stabilization. The AOS and POS work together in enabling rotational
force production in the transverse plane.
⩥ Five Kinetic Chain Checkpoints. Answer: Foot and ankle
Knee
LPHC
Shoulders and thoracic spine
Head and cervical spine
⩥ Corrective Exercise Continuum. Answer: The systematic
programming process used to address neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction
through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation, and integration
techniques.
⩥ CEC - Inhibit. Answer: Myofascial techniques
⩥ CEC - Lengthen. Answer: Static stretching
Neuromuscular (PNF-Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation)
stretching
Dynamic stretching
⩥ CEC - Activate. Answer: Isolated strengthening
, ⩥ CEC - Integrate. Answer: Integrated dynamic movement
⩥ CES Assessment Flow. Answer: Client intake
Static postural assessment
OHSA and modified OHSA
Single-leg squat and/or Split squat assessment
Dynamic and/or Loaded Assessments (optional)
Mobility assessments
Corrective Exercise Programming
⩥ Self-Myofascial Rolling - Precautions. Answer: Hypertension
Diabetes
Abnormal sensations (e.g. numbness)
Inability to position the body or perform myofascial rolling correctly
Osteopenia
Varicose veins
Sensitivity to pressure
Young children
Pregnancy
Bony prominences or regions
Recent injury or surgery
Elderly
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Local Muscular System - Muscles. Answer: Transverse Abdominis
Multifidus
Internal Oblique
Psoas
Diaphragm
Muscles of the pelvic floor
⩥ Global Muscular System. Answer: Responsible for movement and
used for strength, coordination, agility, and fast velocity training
⩥ Global Muscular System - Muscles. Answer: Rectus Abdominis
External Obliques
Erector Spinae
Hamstring Complex
Gluteus Maximus
Latissimus Dorsi
Adductors
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
,⩥ Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS). Answer: Subsystem of the
global movement system that includes the peroneus longus, anterior
tibialis, long head of the biceps femoris, sacrotuberous ligament,
thoracolumbar fascia, and erector spinae. These muscles work together
to create a contracting tension to absorb and control ground reaction
forces during gait.
⩥ Lateral Subsystem (LS). Answer: Subsystem of the Global Muscular
System composed of the gluteus medius, tensor fascia, latae, adductor
complex, and quadratus lumborum, all of which participate in frontal
plane and pelvofemoral stability.
⩥ Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS). Answer: Subsystem of the global
movement system composed of the latissimus dorsi and the contralateral
gluteus maximus, with the thoracolumbar fascia creating a fascial bridge
for the cross body connection. These muscles create a nearly straight line
with each other across the sacroiliac joint, and when they both contract
they produce a pulling force across the thoracolumbar fascia and
stabilization force at the sacroiliac joint (force closure). This system
works concurrently with the DLS during gait.
⩥ Anterior Oblique Subsystem (AOS). Answer: Subsystem of the global
movement system composed of the internal and external obliques, the
adductor complex, and the hip external rotators. The synergistic
coupling of the AOS creates stability from the trunk, through the pelvic
floor, and to the hips. It contributes to rotational movements, leg swing,
,and stabilization. The AOS and POS work together in enabling rotational
force production in the transverse plane.
⩥ Five Kinetic Chain Checkpoints. Answer: Foot and ankle
Knee
LPHC
Shoulders and thoracic spine
Head and cervical spine
⩥ Corrective Exercise Continuum. Answer: The systematic
programming process used to address neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction
through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation, and integration
techniques.
⩥ CEC - Inhibit. Answer: Myofascial techniques
⩥ CEC - Lengthen. Answer: Static stretching
Neuromuscular (PNF-Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation)
stretching
Dynamic stretching
⩥ CEC - Activate. Answer: Isolated strengthening
, ⩥ CEC - Integrate. Answer: Integrated dynamic movement
⩥ CES Assessment Flow. Answer: Client intake
Static postural assessment
OHSA and modified OHSA
Single-leg squat and/or Split squat assessment
Dynamic and/or Loaded Assessments (optional)
Mobility assessments
Corrective Exercise Programming
⩥ Self-Myofascial Rolling - Precautions. Answer: Hypertension
Diabetes
Abnormal sensations (e.g. numbness)
Inability to position the body or perform myofascial rolling correctly
Osteopenia
Varicose veins
Sensitivity to pressure
Young children
Pregnancy
Bony prominences or regions
Recent injury or surgery
Elderly
