NASM Corrective Exercise and Flexibility Training

Question 1

According to NASM, what is the primary goal of the Corrective Exercise Continuum?

Accepted Answer

Identify and correct movement impairments

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Increase muscular hypertrophy

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Improve cardiovascular endurance

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Maximize caloric expenditure

Question 2

Which muscle is most commonly overactive in individuals with an anterior pelvic tilt?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor complex

Answer

Gluteus maximus

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Rectus abdominis

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Tibialis anterior

Question 3

What does NASM's 4-step Corrective Exercise Strategy begin with?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting overactive muscles

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Strengthening underactive muscles

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Integrating movement patterns

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Lengthening shortened muscles

Question 4

Which flexibility technique uses autogenic inhibition to relax a muscle after a sustained isometric contraction?

Accepted Answer

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

Answer

Static stretching

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Dynamic stretching

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Active isolated stretching

Question 5

In the NASM model, which modality is used during the Inhibit phase of corrective exercise?

Accepted Answer

Self-myofascial rolling (foam rolling)

Answer

Resistance bands

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Plyometric drills

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Balance training

Question 6

Over-pronation of the foot during a squat assessment indicates which muscles are likely overactive?

Accepted Answer

Peroneals and lateral gastrocnemius

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Tibialis anterior and posterior

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Vastus medialis and gluteus medius

Answer

Hip flexors and erector spinae