Nasm Corrections Pt 2

Question 1

What should a client foam roll to effectively target the piriformis when performing self-myofascial release?

Answer 1

Posterior Hip

Question 2

-A client is performing a prone iso-ab exercise. The trainer notices that he is not able to maintain proper alignment. How should the exercise be regressed?

Answer 2

Perform in a stand up push position

Question 3

What is the phenomenon called when prolonged Golgi tendon organ stimulation provides an inhibitory action to muscle spindles?

Answer 3

Autogenic inhibition

Question 4

Which muscle do clients need proper extensibility of before performing the ball medicine ball (MB) pullover throw exercise, in order to decrease stress to the low back and shoulders?

Answer 4

Latissmius Dorsi

Question 5

Which of the following concepts is demonstrated when a tight psoas decreases the neural drive of the gluteus maximus?

Answer 5

A: Altered reciprocal inhibition

Question 6

Holding a static stretch for at least 30 seconds causes which of the following neuromuscular phenomena?

Answer 6

Autogenic inhibition

Question 7

At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise?

Answer 7

90 degrees

Question 8

In addition to SMR, which flexibility technique is used for corretive flexibility?

Answer 8

Static stretching

Question 9

When performing self-myofascial release of the adductors, the focus should be on foam rolling what location on the body?

Answer 9

The groin region inside the upper thigh

Question 10

When performing an active kneeling hip flexor stretch, internally rotating the rear leg will place a greater stretch on which of the following muscles?

Answer 10

Psoas

Question 11

Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying on one’s back and raising the hips off a bench?

Answer 11

Reverse crunches

Question 12

For which of the following are Stage I cardiorespiratory training programs designed?

Answer 12

To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy sedentary clients

Question 13

When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a correct body position?

Answer 13

Posteriorly rotated pelvis

Question 14

When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a correct body position?

Answer 14

Posteriorly rotated pelvis

Question 15

Which of the following is a precaution that should be taken while performing the reverse crunch exercise?

Answer 15

Avoid swinging the legs when performing the exercise.

Question 16

A client experiences difficulty in performing the prone iso-abs exercise. Which of the following should be suggested as an regression?

Answer 16

Quadruped arm and opposite leg raise