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NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Exam Study Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)

• A client with an Achilles tendon injury would be expected to have weakness

in which of the following muscles?Select one

• Gastrocnemius
• Anterior tibialis
• Posterior tibialis
• Hamstrings

ANS Gastrocnemius

• The Kendall flat-back posture presents with which of the following static

positions in the lower body?Select one

• Excessive lumbar shift, anterior pelvic tilt, flexed hips, and valgus knees
• Excessive lumbar lordosis, tilted pelvis, and internally rotated hips and 1 / 4

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knees

• Excessive lumbar lordosis, anterior tilted pelvis, and flexed hips and knees
• Reduced lumbar lordosis, posterior tilted pelvis, and extended hips and

knees

ANS Reduced lumbar lordosis, posterior tilted pelvis, and extended hips and knees

• Which best describes the recommended knee position during the lumbar

flexion test?Select one

• Knees slightly flexed
• Knees straight
• Knees in a comfortable position
• Knees completely flexed

ANS Knees straight

• What is the most common reason for compensations during gait observed

during late midstance?Select one

• This the point when maximum ankle plantar flexion is required.
• This is the point when maximum ankle mobility is required. 2 / 4

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• This is the point of maximum impact forces.
• This is the point of maximum foot stability

.ANS This is the point when maximum ankle mobility is required.

• Rearfoot pronation or eversion is associated with what coupled motion?

Select one

• Ankle plantarflexion
• Subtalar joint inversion
• External fibula rotation
• Internal tibial rotation

ANS Internal tibial rotation

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• When performing a static postural assessment on a client, the fitness

professional notes that the client demonstrates a forward head posture. What muscle group is most likely shortened and overactive?Select one

• Thoracic erector spinae
• Rhomboids
• Deep cervical flexors
• Suboccipitals

ANS Suboccipitals

• Which of the following best define the concept of regeneration within the

recovery strategy framework?Select one

• Regeneration is the processes of post-training nutrition to recover from

repetitive exercise.

• Regeneration of the process of pre-training hydration and rest to maintain

optimal recovery from strenuous exercise.

• Regeneration is the cumulative amount of sleep needed to maintain optimal

energy levels.

• Regeneration is the cumulative process of pre- and post-training routines to

maintain optimal movement efficiency

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