NASM Assessment 2

Question 1

During the overhead squat assessment, the client's feet turn outward. Which muscles are most likely overactive?

Accepted Answer

Lateral gastrocnemius and biceps femoris (short head)

Answer

Feet turning out signals overactive lateral gastrocnemius, soleus, and biceps femoris short head.

Question 2

A client's arms fall forward during the overhead squat assessment. Which muscles are likely underactive?

Accepted Answer

Mid and lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff

Answer

Arms falling forward indicates underactive mid/lower traps, rhomboids, and rotator cuff.

Question 3

What does an excessive forward lean of the torso during the overhead squat most commonly indicate?

Accepted Answer

Overactive soleus, gastrocnemius, and hip flexor complex

Answer

Forward torso lean reflects overactive calves and hip flexors with underactive glutes and core.

Question 4

Which assessment is used to evaluate a client's static posture relative to the postural distortion patterns?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic chain checkpoint observation from anterior, lateral, and posterior views

Answer

Static postural assessment observes the kinetic chain checkpoints from multiple views.

Question 5

Lower crossed syndrome is characterized by which postural distortion?

Accepted Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt with increased lumbar lordosis

Answer

Lower crossed syndrome features anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lumbar lordosis.

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