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Which sequence best reflects FMS Level 2's overall corrective workflow for a single dysfunctional pattern?

Reset → Reinforce → Reload

Massage → Mobilize → Maximize

Stretch → Strengthen → Stabilize

Load → Test → Retest

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Key Facts: FMS Level 2 Exam

$599

Online Course (Exam Included)

Functional Movement Systems

Level 1

Required Prerequisite

FMS

7+ hrs

Video Content

FMS Level 2 course

1 year

Course Access

FMS

M-S-M

Corrective Hierarchy

Mobility → Stability → Motor Control

100

Practice Questions

Multiple-choice

FMS Level 2 is the corrective-strategy follow-up to FMS Level 1. The online course is $599, runs ~7+ hours of video, takes about 25-45 study hours, and culminates in a multiple-choice online exam. FMS Level 1 certification is the prerequisite. Topics include the M-S-M hierarchy, lowest-score-and-asymmetry-first rules, position-movement-load progressions, and pattern-specific correctives (Cook hip lift, glute bridges, leg lowering, PNF chin tuck, T-spine mobility, FABER, hip flossing, chops/lifts, rolling patterns, crocodile and supine 90/90 breathing, and PRI-influenced drills).

Sample FMS Level 2 Practice Questions

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1In the FMS corrective hierarchy, which capacity must be restored first when a client shows multiple low scores?

A.Strength

B.Mobility

C.Stability

D.Power

Explanation: FMS Level 2 teaches the Mobility-Stability-Motor control (M-S-M) hierarchy. Mobility must be restored first because the body needs the freedom to move into a position before motor control can stabilize and pattern that movement. Loading dysfunctional mobility patterns reinforces compensation.

2An FMS score reveals a 1 on ASLR (right), 2 on shoulder mobility (bilateral), and 2 on deep squat. Which finding should the corrective plan address first?

A.The deep squat 2

B.The shoulder mobility 2

C.The ASLR 1 on the right

D.Both 2 scores simultaneously

Explanation: FMS Level 2 prioritizes the lowest score, especially a 1 with an asymmetry. The ASLR 1 right is both the lowest score and an asymmetry (right different from left), so it has the highest training-risk profile and must be corrected first before secondary patterns are addressed.

3Why does FMS Level 2 instruct practitioners to correct asymmetries before symmetrical low scores of the same value?

A.Asymmetries are easier to fix

B.Research shows asymmetries are associated with greater injury risk

C.Symmetrical scores cannot be corrected

D.Asymmetries always indicate a 1 score

Explanation: Cook, Burton, and colleagues showed that an asymmetry on a fundamental pattern is associated with greater injury risk than a symmetrical low score. Eliminating an asymmetry yields a larger reduction in training risk than chasing a higher overall composite, so the FMS corrective rules prioritize asymmetry first.

4The FMS corrective progression for any pattern follows what sequence?

A.Load → movement → position

B.Position → movement → load

C.Movement → load → position

D.Position → load → movement

Explanation: FMS Level 2 teaches the position-movement-load progression. First own the static position (for example, tall-kneeling), then add movement through that position (chop or lift), then add external load. Skipping ahead loads dysfunction and reinforces the compensation that earned the low score.

5A client clears ASLR but scores a 1 on shoulder mobility. According to FMS Level 2 priority rules, what should the next correction target be?

A.Trunk stability push-up

B.Deep squat

C.Shoulder mobility

D.Hurdle step

Explanation: Within FMS Level 2, the mobility tests (ASLR and shoulder mobility) are corrected first. With ASLR already cleared, the remaining mobility constraint — shoulder mobility — must be addressed before moving to stability tests (rotary stability, TSPU) or composite patterns (squat, hurdle, lunge).

6Which corrective drill is the foundational ASLR pattern restoration tool in FMS Level 2?

A.Barbell deadlift

B.Active straight leg lowering with leg lock

C.Box squat

D.Goblet squat

Explanation: Active straight leg lowering (with the opposite leg actively locked into hip flexion) reinforces reciprocal hip flexion-extension dissociation. It addresses the core competency the ASLR screens for: independent leg movement with stable trunk and opposite hip flexor activation.

7The Cook Hip Lift is primarily used in FMS Level 2 corrections to:

A.Build maximal glute strength under load

B.Restore hip extension while inhibiting overactive hip flexors

C.Train rotary stability dynamically

D.Improve ankle dorsiflexion

Explanation: The Cook Hip Lift uses a tennis ball compressed at the hip flexor crease and a flexed opposite hip to inhibit the dominant hip flexor and force pure hip extension from the working glute. It is a low-load motor control drill, not a strength exercise.

8Crocodile breathing is taught in FMS Level 2 corrections primarily to:

A.Improve cardiovascular conditioning

B.Re-establish diaphragmatic breathing with reduced accessory muscle dominance

C.Increase peripheral oxygen saturation

D.Strengthen the rectus abdominis

Explanation: Crocodile breathing (prone, forehead on hands) restricts upper-chest and accessory-muscle breathing patterns and forces 360-degree expansion of the lower thorax and abdomen through the diaphragm. It is the entry-level corrective for re-establishing diaphragmatic breathing.

9A client demonstrates limited T-spine extension during shoulder mobility correction. Which drill best addresses this directly?

A.Foam-roll T-spine extension over the upper-back roller

B.Standing forward fold

C.Hamstring stretch

D.Plank hold

Explanation: Foam-rolling segmental T-spine extension (roller perpendicular under the upper thoracic spine, slow arching) directly mobilizes thoracic extension and is a primary FMS Level 2 corrective for shoulder mobility limitations rooted in thoracic kyphosis.

10Quadruped thoracic rotation ("open book" or quadruped T-spine rotation) is used in FMS Level 2 to:

A.Build lumbar rotation strength

B.Mobilize thoracic rotation while stabilizing the lumbar spine

C.Replace any shoulder mobility correction

D.Test rotary stability

Explanation: Quadruped T-spine rotation isolates thoracic-spine rotation by anchoring the pelvis and lumbar spine in a quadruped position. The reach pattern produces segmental thoracic rotation without recruiting lumbar rotation, which is anatomically limited and undesirable to mobilize.

About the FMS Level 2 Exam

The FMS Level 2 certification builds on the FMS Level 1 screen by teaching corrective strategies for the dysfunctions identified by the 7-test screen. The course covers the Mobility-Stability-Motor Control (M-S-M) hierarchy, the position-movement-load progression, and pattern-specific correctives for ASLR, shoulder mobility, trunk stability push-up, rotary stability, deep squat, hurdle step, and in-line lunge. Content includes breathing drills, rolling patterns, chops and lifts (tall-kneeling through standing), and integration with strength and conditioning programs.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Self-paced online exam

Passing Score

Not publicly disclosed

Exam Fee

$599 (course includes exam) (Functional Movement Systems)

FMS Level 2 Exam Content Outline

~20%

Corrective Strategy Principles

M-S-M hierarchy, asymmetry-first and lowest-score-first rules, Reset-Reinforce-Reload session model, pain referral, mobility vs motor control differential, position-movement-load progression

~20%

Mobility, SMR, and Tool Use

Foam roll T-spine extension, quadruped T-spine rotation (open book), PNF chin tuck, cross-body PNF shoulder stretch, FABER, banded hip flossing, banded ankle distraction, Bretzel, lat length corrections, massage stick alternatives

~20%

Stability, Breathing, and Motor Control

Rolling patterns (upper-quarter and lower-quarter), bird-dog progressions, dead bug and anti-extension drills, glute bridges, Cook hip lift, crocodile breathing, supine 90/90 hip lift, quadruped breathing, reflexive stability

~20%

Pattern-Specific Correctives

ASLR (leg lowering, band-assisted, Cook hip lift), shoulder mobility (T-spine, PNF, cross-body), TSPU (prone press-up, anti-extension), rotary stability (bird-dog, rolling), deep squat (ankle, hip, T-spine, motor control root causes), hurdle step (stance-leg progression), in-line lunge (half-kneeling progression)

~20%

Chops, Lifts, and Programming

Tall-kneeling, half-kneeling, in-line stance, and standing chop/lift progressions; loaded carries; crawling; Turkish get-up; dosing and session integration; older adults and return-to-training programming

How to Pass the FMS Level 2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not publicly disclosed
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Self-paced online exam
Exam fee: $599 (course includes exam)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FMS Level 2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Internalize the M-S-M (Mobility → Stability/Motor Control → Movement Pattern) hierarchy — almost every question routes through it

2Memorize the corrective priority rules: lowest score first, then asymmetry-first (greater training-risk reduction), and the position-movement-load progression

3Know the chop/lift progression cold: tall-kneeling → half-kneeling → in-line stance → standing — and why each step changes the demand

4Practice mapping each FMS screen finding to its primary corrective(s): ASLR → leg lowering and Cook hip lift; shoulder mobility → T-spine and PNF; TSPU → rolling and quadruped; rotary stability → bird-dog and rolling; deep squat → root-cause differential (ankle, hip, T-spine, or motor control)

5Understand the difference between mobility and motor-control causes (passive ROM vs active ROM) — this differential drives which corrective is correct

6Know the breathing drills: crocodile, supine 90/90, and quadruped — and what each one targets

7Be able to identify pain (0 score) as a referral, never a corrective target

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FMS Level 2 certification?

FMS Level 2 is the corrective-strategy follow-up to FMS Level 1. While Level 1 teaches how to administer and score the 7-test Functional Movement Screen, Level 2 teaches how to choose and progress corrective exercises based on the screen findings. The certification is offered by Functional Movement Systems through an online course plus a multiple-choice exam.

How much does FMS Level 2 cost?

The FMS Level 2 online course costs $599 and includes the certification exam. Course access is 1 year from purchase. FMS Level 1 certification is required as a prerequisite (a separate purchase), so the realistic all-in cost for a new candidate is approximately $1,100 or more depending on the chosen Level 1 format.

What are the FMS Level 2 prerequisites?

FMS Level 1 certification is required to access the Level 2 certification exam. There is no formal education or professional-experience requirement beyond holding Level 1.

What does FMS Level 2 cover?

FMS Level 2 covers the Mobility-Stability-Motor Control (M-S-M) corrective hierarchy, the position-movement-load progression, pattern-specific corrections for each of the 7 screen tests, chops and lifts (tall-kneeling through standing), rolling patterns, breathing drills, loaded carries, crawling, get-ups, and how to integrate correctives into strength and conditioning programs.

What is the M-S-M hierarchy in FMS Level 2?

M-S-M stands for Mobility, Stability, and Motor Control. The hierarchy says you must restore Mobility first (so the joint can reach the position), then Stability/Motor Control (so the body can own the position), and only then load the Movement Pattern. Loading dysfunctional mobility or stability reinforces compensations.

How is the FMS Level 2 exam delivered?

The Level 2 exam is delivered online as a multiple-choice test following the self-paced online course. There is no in-person practical component (the Level 2 online certification is purely the multiple-choice exam). Successful candidates receive a 1-year free FunctionalMovement.com subscription with online profile and exercise library access.