NASM Flexibility & Corrective Exercise

Question 1

What is the correct sequence of NASM's Corrective Exercise Continuum?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, Integrate

Answer

Lengthen, Activate, Inhibit, Integrate

Answer

Activate, Lengthen, Inhibit, Integrate

Answer

Inhibit, Activate, Lengthen, Integrate

Question 2

Which flexibility technique uses sustained pressure on a trigger point to decrease neural drive and reduce hypertonicity?

Accepted Answer

Self-myofascial release (SMR)

Answer

Static stretching

Answer

Active isolated stretching

Answer

Dynamic stretching

Question 3

Static stretching is most effective when held for what minimum duration according to NASM guidelines?

Accepted Answer

20–30 seconds

Answer

5–10 seconds

Answer

60–90 seconds

Answer

10–15 seconds

Question 4

Which type of stretching uses reciprocal inhibition by contracting the antagonist to lengthen the target muscle?

Accepted Answer

Active isolated stretching

Answer

Static stretching

Answer

Self-myofascial release

Answer

Passive stretching

Question 5

Neuromuscular stretching (PNF) is placed at which phase of NASM's flexibility training spectrum?

Accepted Answer

Phase 3 — Integrated flexibility

Answer

Phase 1 — Corrective flexibility

Answer

Phase 2 — Active flexibility

Answer

Phase 4 — Power flexibility

Question 6

Which muscle is most commonly identified as overactive when knee valgus is observed during the OHSA?

Accepted Answer

Adductor complex

Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Tensor fasciae latae only