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

Foot external rotation in the OHSA is commonly linked to overactive soleus and lateral gastrocnemius limiting dorsiflexion and rotating the tibia.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Activate phase

Answer

The Activate phase uses isolated strengthening exercises targeting underactive muscles to restore normal recruitment patterns before integration.

Question 3

Dynamic stretching is most appropriately used:

Accepted Answer

As part of a warm-up before training

Answer

Dynamic stretching prepares the neuromuscular system for activity during warm-up by taking joints through controlled, sport-specific ranges of motion.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Lower crossed syndrome involves an underactive gluteus maximus paired with overactive hip flexors, causing anterior pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis.

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

Pausing on the tender spot for 30–90 seconds allows the autogenic inhibition response to reduce tension in the fascia and underlying muscle.

NASM - Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine Specialist Practice Test

NASM - Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine Specialist Practice Test

NASM Flexibility & Corrective Exercise 2