NASM-CPT NASM Movement Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During the overhead squat assessment, the client's feet turn out. Which muscles are most likely overactive?
- Lateral gastrocnemius and soleus (Correct answer)
- Anterior tibialis and posterior tibialis
- Vastus medialis and gracilis
- Gluteus medius and TFL
Correct answer: Lateral gastrocnemius and soleus
Feet turning out during the overhead squat indicates overactive lateral gastrocnemius, soleus, and biceps femoris (short head).
Question 2: In the overhead squat assessment, arms falling forward suggests which muscles are underactive?
- Latissimus dorsi and pectorals
- Mid/lower trapezius and rotator cuff (Correct answer)
- Upper trapezius and levator scapulae
- Rectus abdominis and obliques
Correct answer: Mid/lower trapezius and rotator cuff
Arms falling forward indicates underactive mid/lower trapezius, rhomboids, and rotator cuff, with overactive lats and pecs.
Question 3: The overhead squat assessment is classified as which type of assessment?
- Static postural assessment
- Dynamic (transitional) movement assessment (Correct answer)
- Performance assessment
- Cardiorespiratory assessment
Correct answer: Dynamic (transitional) movement assessment
The overhead squat is a dynamic transitional assessment that evaluates movement without a change in the base of support.
Question 4: Excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat most likely indicates overactivity in which muscle group?
- Hip flexor complex and abdominals
- Soleus, gastrocnemius, and hip flexors (Correct answer)
- Adductors and gluteus maximus
- Erector spinae and quadratus lumborum
Correct answer: Soleus, gastrocnemius, and hip flexors
Excessive forward lean points to overactive soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominals.
Question 5: Which view is used to observe low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?
- Anterior view
- Lateral (side) view (Correct answer)
- Posterior view
- Overhead view
Correct answer: Lateral (side) view
Excessive low back arch (anterior pelvic tilt) is observed from the lateral view.
Question 6: Knees moving inward (valgus) during the overhead squat indicates which muscles are underactive?
- Gluteus medius/maximus and VMO (Correct answer)
- Adductor complex and TFL
- Hamstrings and gastrocnemius
- Piriformis and psoas
Correct answer: Gluteus medius/maximus and VMO
Knee valgus indicates underactive gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, and VMO with overactive adductors.
Question 7: When the arms fall forward in the overhead squat, which muscles are typically overactive?
- Rhomboids and lower trapezius
- Latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectorals (Correct answer)
- Deltoids and rotator cuff
- Serratus anterior and coracobrachialis
Correct answer: Latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectorals
Overactive latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectoralis major/minor pull the arms forward.
NASM-CPT NASM Movement Assessment 2
During the overhead squat assessment, the client's feet turn out.
Which muscles are most likely overactive?