NASM-CPT NASM Movement Assessment 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the single-leg squat assessment, what is the primary compensation observed?
- Excessive forward lean
- Knee moves inward (adduction/internal rotation) (Correct answer)
- Arms fall forward
- Low back arches
Correct answer: Knee moves inward (adduction/internal rotation)
The single-leg squat primarily assesses for the knee moving inward due to hip and knee dysfunction.
Question 2: A knee that moves inward during the single-leg squat suggests overactivity in which muscles?
- Adductor complex, TFL, and biceps femoris (Correct answer)
- Gluteus medius and maximus
- VMO and vastus lateralis
- Soleus and posterior tibialis
Correct answer: Adductor complex, TFL, and biceps femoris
Inward knee movement indicates overactive adductor complex, TFL, and biceps femoris.
Question 3: Before performing a single-leg squat assessment, what should the client do?
- Perform a maximal effort test
- Stand with hands on hips and eyes focused forward (Correct answer)
- Hold dumbbells at their sides
- Close their eyes to test balance
Correct answer: Stand with hands on hips and eyes focused forward
The client stands with hands on hips, eyes forward, and foot pointing straight ahead before squatting on one leg.
Question 4: The single-leg squat assessment primarily evaluates function in which plane of motion?
- Sagittal plane
- Frontal plane (Correct answer)
- Transverse plane
- Diagonal plane
Correct answer: Frontal plane
The single-leg squat emphasizes frontal-plane stability at the hip and knee.
Question 5: Knee valgus during single-leg squat is often linked to underactivity in which muscle?
- Gluteus medius (Correct answer)
- Rectus femoris
- Iliopsoas
- Gastrocnemius
Correct answer: Gluteus medius
An underactive gluteus medius fails to stabilize the hip, allowing knee valgus.
Question 6: How many repetitions are typically performed per side during the single-leg squat assessment?
- Up to 5 reps per side (Correct answer)
- Up to 20 reps per side
- Only 1 rep per side
- Up to 50 reps per side
Correct answer: Up to 5 reps per side
The client performs up to 5 single-leg squats on each side while the trainer observes.
Question 7: Which corrective flexibility technique would help address an overactive adductor complex found in the single-leg squat?
- Self-myofascial release and static stretching of the adductors (Correct answer)
- Strengthening the adductors with resistance
- Ignoring it as it is not correctable
- Only performing cardio
Correct answer: Self-myofascial release and static stretching of the adductors
Overactive adductors are addressed with SMR and static stretching in the inhibit and lengthen phases.
NASM-CPT NASM Movement Assessment 3
In the single-leg squat assessment, what is the primary compensation observed?