NASM CES Final Exam Version 1,2 &3
NASM CES FINAL EXAM VERSION 1,2 &3 NEWEST 2025
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
If a client sits all day this in turn can lead to tight______ that can cause postural imbalances? -
ANSWER-hip flexors
If the client has a hip hike during the single leg squat which muscle is underactive? - ANSWER-
adductor complex
If the hip drops during a single leg squat which muscle is underactive? - ANSWER-quadratus
lumborum
In the asymmetrical shift which muscles are most likely underactive? - ANSWER-opposite side
anterior tibialis
In the inhibit phase for knee impairments which muscles should be SMR? - ANSWER-
Gastrocnemius/Soleus
IT-Band tendonitis is often referred to as? - ANSWER-runners knee
Knee injuries can cause decrease in nerual control to muscles that stabilize the? - ANSWER-
patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints
Low back pain is a major form of degeneration affecting nearly - ANSWER-80% of all adults
Muscles that assist prime movers during functional movement patters are known as? -
ANSWER-synergists
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what is the most prevalent shoulder injury? - ANSWER-shoulder impingement
when shoulder pain is reported which is the most prevalent diagnosis - ANSWER-shoulder
impingement
Swimmers often exhibit overemphasized_____ relation to scapular retractors? - ANSWER-
Pectoralis
Anterior pelvic tilt is a characteristic of which compensatory pattern? - ANSWER-lower crossed
syndrome
the tibiofemoral joint is comprised of the femur and the? - ANSWER-tibia
The transverse arch of the foot consists of the? - ANSWER-cuboid and cuneiforms
There is a strong correlation between ACL injuries and which chronic disease? - ANSWER-
Arthritis
What altered joint motion is commonly displayed in an individual with upper crossed
syndrome? - ANSWER-increased scapular protraction
What hip muscle has been shown to become weaker after an ankle sprain? - ANSWER-gluteus
medius
What is the general effect of beta blockers on heart rate and blood pressure? - ANSWER-
decreases heart rate and decreases blood pressure
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, NASM CES Final Exam Version 1,2 &3
what is the process by which a tight muscle diminishes neural drive and inhibits recruitment of
its functional antagonist? - ANSWER-Altered reciprocal inhibition
what is the process whereby a synergist compensates for a prime mover to maintain force
production? - ANSWER-synergistic dominance
what motions occur at the knee during lower extremity supination? - ANSWER-extension,
abduction, external rotation
which joint is comprised of the patella and femur? - ANSWER-patellafemoral joint
which levers are the most common in the body and have pull between the fulcrum and
resistance? - ANSWER-third class levers
which muscle is commonly tight in an individual with lower crossed syndrome? - ANSWER-
rectus femoris
which muscle is repeatedly placed in a shortened position during sitting - ANSWER-illiopsoas
which is a muscle that is prone to lengthening? - ANSWER-infraspinatus
which is an example of a predominantly transverse plane movement? - ANSWER-radioulnar
supination
which of the following is an example of predominantly frontal plane movement? - ANSWER-side
shuffling
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Which of the following muscles would become synergistically dominant when the gluteus
maximus lacks the ability for neural recruitment and force production to properly perform hip
extension during functional movements? - ANSWER-hamstrings
which plane of motion bisects the body into top and bottom halves, and consists of primarily
rotational movements? - ANSWER-transverse plane
which plane of motion consists of primarily flexion and extension movements? - ANSWER-
sagittal plane
which of the following bones comprise the subtalar joint? - ANSWER-talus-calcaneus
working with arms overhead for long periods of time (such as painting) may lead to shoulder
soreness that could be the result of tightness in the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis and
weakness in the? - ANSWER-rotator cuff
A runner who experiences reoccuring episodes of plantar fascitis, shin splints and patellar
tendonitis is most likely affected by which of the following postural distortion syndromes? -
ANSWER-pronation distortion syndrome
An estimated ACL injuries occur annually in the general U.S. population. - ANSWER-80,000 to
100,000
During an overhead squat you notice an asymmetrical weight shift, which muscles could be
underactive? - ANSWER-gluteus medius on the side of the shift
During an overhead squat you have low back rounds compensation, which muscles could be
underactive? - ANSWER-erector spinae
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NASM CES FINAL EXAM VERSION 1,2 &3 NEWEST 2025
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
If a client sits all day this in turn can lead to tight______ that can cause postural imbalances? -
ANSWER-hip flexors
If the client has a hip hike during the single leg squat which muscle is underactive? - ANSWER-
adductor complex
If the hip drops during a single leg squat which muscle is underactive? - ANSWER-quadratus
lumborum
In the asymmetrical shift which muscles are most likely underactive? - ANSWER-opposite side
anterior tibialis
In the inhibit phase for knee impairments which muscles should be SMR? - ANSWER-
Gastrocnemius/Soleus
IT-Band tendonitis is often referred to as? - ANSWER-runners knee
Knee injuries can cause decrease in nerual control to muscles that stabilize the? - ANSWER-
patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints
Low back pain is a major form of degeneration affecting nearly - ANSWER-80% of all adults
Muscles that assist prime movers during functional movement patters are known as? -
ANSWER-synergists
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, NASM CES Final Exam Version 1,2 &3
what is the most prevalent shoulder injury? - ANSWER-shoulder impingement
when shoulder pain is reported which is the most prevalent diagnosis - ANSWER-shoulder
impingement
Swimmers often exhibit overemphasized_____ relation to scapular retractors? - ANSWER-
Pectoralis
Anterior pelvic tilt is a characteristic of which compensatory pattern? - ANSWER-lower crossed
syndrome
the tibiofemoral joint is comprised of the femur and the? - ANSWER-tibia
The transverse arch of the foot consists of the? - ANSWER-cuboid and cuneiforms
There is a strong correlation between ACL injuries and which chronic disease? - ANSWER-
Arthritis
What altered joint motion is commonly displayed in an individual with upper crossed
syndrome? - ANSWER-increased scapular protraction
What hip muscle has been shown to become weaker after an ankle sprain? - ANSWER-gluteus
medius
What is the general effect of beta blockers on heart rate and blood pressure? - ANSWER-
decreases heart rate and decreases blood pressure
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, NASM CES Final Exam Version 1,2 &3
what is the process by which a tight muscle diminishes neural drive and inhibits recruitment of
its functional antagonist? - ANSWER-Altered reciprocal inhibition
what is the process whereby a synergist compensates for a prime mover to maintain force
production? - ANSWER-synergistic dominance
what motions occur at the knee during lower extremity supination? - ANSWER-extension,
abduction, external rotation
which joint is comprised of the patella and femur? - ANSWER-patellafemoral joint
which levers are the most common in the body and have pull between the fulcrum and
resistance? - ANSWER-third class levers
which muscle is commonly tight in an individual with lower crossed syndrome? - ANSWER-
rectus femoris
which muscle is repeatedly placed in a shortened position during sitting - ANSWER-illiopsoas
which is a muscle that is prone to lengthening? - ANSWER-infraspinatus
which is an example of a predominantly transverse plane movement? - ANSWER-radioulnar
supination
which of the following is an example of predominantly frontal plane movement? - ANSWER-side
shuffling
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, NASM CES Final Exam Version 1,2 &3
Which of the following muscles would become synergistically dominant when the gluteus
maximus lacks the ability for neural recruitment and force production to properly perform hip
extension during functional movements? - ANSWER-hamstrings
which plane of motion bisects the body into top and bottom halves, and consists of primarily
rotational movements? - ANSWER-transverse plane
which plane of motion consists of primarily flexion and extension movements? - ANSWER-
sagittal plane
which of the following bones comprise the subtalar joint? - ANSWER-talus-calcaneus
working with arms overhead for long periods of time (such as painting) may lead to shoulder
soreness that could be the result of tightness in the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis and
weakness in the? - ANSWER-rotator cuff
A runner who experiences reoccuring episodes of plantar fascitis, shin splints and patellar
tendonitis is most likely affected by which of the following postural distortion syndromes? -
ANSWER-pronation distortion syndrome
An estimated ACL injuries occur annually in the general U.S. population. - ANSWER-80,000 to
100,000
During an overhead squat you notice an asymmetrical weight shift, which muscles could be
underactive? - ANSWER-gluteus medius on the side of the shift
During an overhead squat you have low back rounds compensation, which muscles could be
underactive? - ANSWER-erector spinae
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