NASM Flexibility & Corrective Exercise 2

Question 1

When the feet turn out excessively during the OHSA, which muscle is typically identified as overactive?

Accepted Answer

Soleus and lateral gastrocnemius

Answer

Tibialis anterior

Answer

Peroneus longus and brevis

Answer

Vastus medialis

Question 2

In NASM's corrective exercise strategy, which exercise phase focuses on activating underactive muscles in isolation?

Accepted Answer

Activate phase

Answer

Inhibit phase

Answer

Integrate phase

Answer

Lengthen phase

Question 3

Dynamic stretching is most appropriately used:

Accepted Answer

As part of a warm-up before training

Answer

After maximal-intensity exercise for recovery

Answer

Only with advanced athletes

Answer

During the cool-down following cardio

Question 4

Which muscle is most commonly underactive when lower crossed syndrome is present?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Hip flexors

Answer

Erector spinae

Answer

Rectus femoris

Question 5

Self-myofascial release applied to the IT band is most effective when the client:

Accepted Answer

Pauses on the tender spot for 30–90 seconds

Answer

Rolls continuously without stopping

Answer

Uses rapid, percussive movements

Answer

Applies pressure for 5 seconds then moves on

Question 6

Upper crossed syndrome is characterized by which combination of overactive and underactive muscles?

Accepted Answer

Overactive upper traps/pecs, underactive deep cervical flexors/lower traps

Answer

Overactive deep cervical flexors, underactive upper traps

Answer

Overactive lower traps, underactive rhomboids

Answer

Overactive serratus anterior, underactive pectorals