MBLEx — Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (FSMTB)
Pass the MBLEx on Your First Attempt.
1,000+ MBLEx practice questions across all 7 FSMTB content areas — plus a built-in Muscle & Anatomy Reference covering origin, insertion, action, and innervation for every major muscle tested. First-attempt pass rate is only 68–72% — the app drills your weak spots so you're not one of them. Free to start. iPhone and iPad.
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Practice Questions
7
Topics Covered
70%
Passing Score Needed
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About the MBLEx
The MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) is administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and is the required licensing exam in most U.S. states to become a licensed massage therapist. The exam has 100 scored questions and a 110-minute time limit. You need a 70% passing score on each attempt.
The national first-attempt pass rate is approximately 68–72%. The most commonly failed sections are Kinesiology and Pathology — which together account for nearly 40% of the exam. Knowing muscle origins, insertions, and contraindications is non-negotiable. The app's built-in Muscle & Anatomy Reference is built specifically for these sections.
Most candidates study 40–60 hours over 3–4 weeks after completing their massage therapy program. Practice questions with detailed explanations significantly outperform reading alone — the app is built around active recall across all 7 FSMTB content areas.
Topics Covered
Built for How Massage Therapists Actually Study
Not flashcards. Not a textbook. Exam-style questions with explanations that tell you exactly why the right answer is right — and why the wrong ones are wrong.
Muscle origin, insertion, action & innervation reference — every major muscle tested on the MBLEx
1,000+ MBLEx practice questions across all 7 FSMTB content areas with full explanations
Full offline access — study at the spa, school, or anywhere without Wi-Fi
Per-topic progress tracking across all 7 MBLEx content areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MBLEx?
It's the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination by FSMTB, required in most US states to become a licensed massage therapist. The exam has 100 scored questions, a 110-minute time limit, and a 70% passing score.
How hard is the MBLEx?
First-attempt pass rate is approximately 68–72%. Anatomy/Kinesiology and Pathology are the most failed sections. The exam is content-heavy — you need to know muscle origins/insertions and contraindications cold.
How many hours should I study for MBLEx?
Most candidates study 40–60 hours over 3–4 weeks. Focus heaviest on Anatomy/Kinesiology (about 21% of exam) and Pathology (18%). The muscle reference tool in the app is built specifically for these sections.
What topics are on the MBLEx?
7 content areas: Anatomy & Physiology (12%), Kinesiology (21%), Pathology (18%), Benefits/Physiological Effects (14%), Client Assessment (17%), Ethics (10%), Massage Techniques (8%). Exact percentages from FSMTB 2024 content outline.
Does VoltExam cover all MBLEx content areas?
Yes. Questions are organized by all 7 FSMTB content areas. The Muscle & Anatomy Reference lets you look up origin, insertion, action, and innervation for any muscle tested.
How long is a massage therapy license valid?
Varies by state — typically 1–2 years. Most states require continuing education (CE) hours for renewal, usually 16–24 CE hours per cycle. The MBLEx itself never expires once passed.
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