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NASM OA/UA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During a pushing and pulling assessment, the personal trainer notices that a client demonstrates shoulder elevation. Which of the following muscles are most likely overactive? | Mid and Lower Trapezius |
| When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a probable overactive muscle? | Adductor Complex |
| A personal trainer observes a client's knees moving inward while performing the overhead squat assessment. Which of the following muscles are probably underactive? | Gluteus medius and gluteus maximus |
| During the overhead squat assessment, the feet turn out, which of the following muscles are underactive? | Medial Gastrocnemius |
| The observation of excessive forward lean during an overhead squat assessment is most likely caused by which of the following? | An overactive abdominal complex and gastrocnemius |
| During the descent of a single-leg squat, a client's knee moves inward. Which of the following muscles should the trainer recognize as requiring static stretching? | Vastus lateralis |
| A client's low back arches during a pulling assessment. Which of the following muscles should be stretched? | Hip flexor complex |
| In order to properly stretch the hamstring during the active supine biceps femoris stretch, a client will need to contract which of the following during knee extension? | Quadriceps |
| In order to most effectively target the tensor fascia latae (TFL) while standing, a client's back leg should be in which of the following positions? | Externally Rotated |
| What is the gastrocnemius responsible for eccentrically decelerating? | Dorsiflexion |
| Which muscle is responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar flexion? | Gastrocnemius |
| Scapular protraction refers to which of the following movements of the scapula? | Abduction |
| Which of the following is a characteristic of upper crossed syndrome? | Forward head and rounded shoulders |
| What is the likely cause of an excessive forward lean during the overhead squat assessment? | Overactive hip flexor complex and soleus |
| During the butt kick exercise, a personal trainer notices a client arching his low back at the height of the jump. Which of the following muscle groups are most likely tight? | Quadriceps |
| During a static postural assessment, a personal trainer observes that a client has protracted shoulders and a forward head. Which of the following muscles is most likely to be shortened? | ternocleidomastoid and pectoralis major |
| Which of the following muscles is most likely overactive if a client’s head protrudes forward during the pushing assessment? | Levator scapulae |
| When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a probable overactive muscle? | Adductor complex |