NASM CES EXAM WITH UPDATED
ANSWERS AND CORRECT QUESTIONS
100%GRADED A+ (2024-2025)
Rhomboid, lower trapezius - ANS-A 1-arm Stability Ball Cobra targets which of the following group of
muscles?
According to the text, which of the following muscles can become weakened due to synergistic
dominance of the tensor fascia latae, in those individuals with runners knee? - ANS-
When the foot is in a "closed chain" position (on the ground) Which muscle concentrically accelerate
and turn rotation of the femur? - ANS-
Which of the following is a contra indication of isolated strengthening? - ANS-
A client demonstrated forward head and rounded shoulders while performing a dumbbell lunge
exercise. Which of the following muscle and balances are most likely present? - ANS-
Rachel's work requires her to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. She is in need of
glasses and because of this, she moves closer to the computer screen in order to see. From this
information, what alteration and static posture can a health and fitness professional most likely expect
to see? - ANS-
,Which of the following muscles would be the most appropriate to inhibit for the compensation of low
back rounds during the overhead squat assessment? - ANS-
Activation techniques (isolated strengthening) are used to improve? - ANS-
A basketball player has recently recovered from an ACL injury and it is later determined that the Athlete
demonstrates knee valgus while landing from a jump. Which of the following patterns of dysfunction are
most likely present? - ANS-
What is the recommended duration of each repetition during integrated dynamic movement? - ANS-
A collegiate wrestler suffers from lower back pain and has demonstrated to have weak trunk extensions
and intrinsic core stabilizers. Which of the following muscles are most likely underactive? - ANS-
Biceps femoris (short head) - ANS-During a Single-leg Squat assessment, a client's knee moves inward on
the stance leg. Which of the following muscles are most likely overactive?
18% - ANS-What percentage of the adolescent and teenager population are estimated to be
overweight?
Internal oblique (same side as stance leg) - ANS-During the Single-leg Squat assessment, the
compensation of "outward trunk rotation" is mostly attributed by underactivity of which muscle?
a. Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major/minor - ANS-Placing the hands on the hips during the modified
Overhead Squat assessment directly removes the stretch placed on which muscles?
a. Thoracic spine extension
b. Knee valgus
c. Foot/ankle inversion
d. Ankle plantar flexion - ANS-Long distance runners with iliotibial band syndrome will most likely exhibit
which of the following patterns of dysfunction during the gait cycle?
, Lateral view - ANS-During the Overhead Squat assessment, which view is best to observe the existence
of excessive spinal flexion?
a. Erector spinae, thoracolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, biceps femoris
b. Gluteus medius, tensor fascia latae, hamstring complex, quadratus lumborum
c. External rotators, adductor complex, internal and external oblique muscles
d. Latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus medialis oblique - ANS-What are the major
contributors to the anterior oblique subsystem?
a. Shoulder impingement
b. Shoulder dislocation
c. Frozen shoulder
d. Glenohumeral osteoarthritis - ANS-What is the most prevalent diagnosis of shoulder impairment?
a. 1 second isometric hold at end-range and 1 second on the eccentric
b. 2 seconds isometric hold at end-range and 2 seconds on the eccentric
c. 2 seconds isometric hold at end-range and 4 seconds on the eccentric
d. 3 seconds isometric hold at end-range and 2 seconds on the eccentric - ANS-What is the
recommended duration for each repetition during isolated strengthening?
a. Glenohumeral
b. Proximal radioulnar
c. Radiocarpal
d. Carpometacarpal - ANS-Which of the following joints is primarily responsible for forearm pronation
and supination?
a. Gamma loop
b. Muscle balance
c. Force-couple
ANSWERS AND CORRECT QUESTIONS
100%GRADED A+ (2024-2025)
Rhomboid, lower trapezius - ANS-A 1-arm Stability Ball Cobra targets which of the following group of
muscles?
According to the text, which of the following muscles can become weakened due to synergistic
dominance of the tensor fascia latae, in those individuals with runners knee? - ANS-
When the foot is in a "closed chain" position (on the ground) Which muscle concentrically accelerate
and turn rotation of the femur? - ANS-
Which of the following is a contra indication of isolated strengthening? - ANS-
A client demonstrated forward head and rounded shoulders while performing a dumbbell lunge
exercise. Which of the following muscle and balances are most likely present? - ANS-
Rachel's work requires her to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. She is in need of
glasses and because of this, she moves closer to the computer screen in order to see. From this
information, what alteration and static posture can a health and fitness professional most likely expect
to see? - ANS-
,Which of the following muscles would be the most appropriate to inhibit for the compensation of low
back rounds during the overhead squat assessment? - ANS-
Activation techniques (isolated strengthening) are used to improve? - ANS-
A basketball player has recently recovered from an ACL injury and it is later determined that the Athlete
demonstrates knee valgus while landing from a jump. Which of the following patterns of dysfunction are
most likely present? - ANS-
What is the recommended duration of each repetition during integrated dynamic movement? - ANS-
A collegiate wrestler suffers from lower back pain and has demonstrated to have weak trunk extensions
and intrinsic core stabilizers. Which of the following muscles are most likely underactive? - ANS-
Biceps femoris (short head) - ANS-During a Single-leg Squat assessment, a client's knee moves inward on
the stance leg. Which of the following muscles are most likely overactive?
18% - ANS-What percentage of the adolescent and teenager population are estimated to be
overweight?
Internal oblique (same side as stance leg) - ANS-During the Single-leg Squat assessment, the
compensation of "outward trunk rotation" is mostly attributed by underactivity of which muscle?
a. Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major/minor - ANS-Placing the hands on the hips during the modified
Overhead Squat assessment directly removes the stretch placed on which muscles?
a. Thoracic spine extension
b. Knee valgus
c. Foot/ankle inversion
d. Ankle plantar flexion - ANS-Long distance runners with iliotibial band syndrome will most likely exhibit
which of the following patterns of dysfunction during the gait cycle?
, Lateral view - ANS-During the Overhead Squat assessment, which view is best to observe the existence
of excessive spinal flexion?
a. Erector spinae, thoracolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, biceps femoris
b. Gluteus medius, tensor fascia latae, hamstring complex, quadratus lumborum
c. External rotators, adductor complex, internal and external oblique muscles
d. Latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus medialis oblique - ANS-What are the major
contributors to the anterior oblique subsystem?
a. Shoulder impingement
b. Shoulder dislocation
c. Frozen shoulder
d. Glenohumeral osteoarthritis - ANS-What is the most prevalent diagnosis of shoulder impairment?
a. 1 second isometric hold at end-range and 1 second on the eccentric
b. 2 seconds isometric hold at end-range and 2 seconds on the eccentric
c. 2 seconds isometric hold at end-range and 4 seconds on the eccentric
d. 3 seconds isometric hold at end-range and 2 seconds on the eccentric - ANS-What is the
recommended duration for each repetition during isolated strengthening?
a. Glenohumeral
b. Proximal radioulnar
c. Radiocarpal
d. Carpometacarpal - ANS-Which of the following joints is primarily responsible for forearm pronation
and supination?
a. Gamma loop
b. Muscle balance
c. Force-couple
