CES Study Guide 2026
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📋 CES Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CES Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CES Questions & Answers
1. What is the recommended duration for foam rolling a targeted muscle group?
For effective self-myofascial release, it is generally recommended to foam roll a targeted muscle group for 30-60 seconds. This duration allows sufficient time for the pressure to stimulate the Golgi tendon organs, promoting muscle relaxation and reducing overactivity. If a tender spot is found, holding pressure on that specific area for 20-30 seconds can be beneficial.
2. According to NASM progressions, which sequence correctly describes advancing balance training difficulty?
Balance training progresses from stable to unstable surfaces, slow to fast speeds, and eyes open to eyes closed to systematically increase sensorimotor demand.
3. Which type of balance training involves maintaining the center of gravity over a stationary base of support without body movement?
Static balance requires maintaining equilibrium without translating the base of support, such as holding a single-leg stance, training baseline proprioceptive control.
4. In the Thomas test, the thigh rests flat but the knee extends beyond 90 degrees. Which muscle is most likely shortened?
The rectus femoris crosses the hip and knee, so its tightness pulls the knee into extension.
5. Which rotator cuff muscles are most often activated for a client whose arms fall forward?
The external rotators (infraspinatus and teres minor) are commonly underactive when the arms fall forward and internal rotators dominate.
6. In lower crossed syndrome, which muscle is typically underactive?
Lower crossed syndrome pairs tight hip flexors and lumbar extensors with weak glutes and abdominals.
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