NASM Client Health and Fitness Assessments 3

Question 1

In the overhead squat assessment, the feet turning out indicates likely overactivity of which muscles?

Accepted Answer

Gastrocnemius and soleus (lateral)

Answer

Feet turning out is associated with overactive lateral calf complex (gastrocnemius/soleus) and biceps femoris.

Question 2

During the overhead squat, the arms falling forward most commonly indicates overactive:

Accepted Answer

Latissimus dorsi and pectorals

Answer

Arms falling forward suggests overactive latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectoral muscles.

Question 3

Knees moving inward during the overhead squat suggests underactivity of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius/maximus

Answer

Knee valgus is linked to underactive gluteus medius and maximus along with overactive adductors.

Question 4

An excessive forward lean of the trunk during the overhead squat indicates overactivity of which muscles?

Accepted Answer

Soleus, gastrocnemius, and hip flexor complex

Answer

Forward trunk lean is associated with overactive calves and hip flexors and underactive glutes/core.

Question 5

From which view is the overhead squat assessment best observed to detect knees moving inward?

Accepted Answer

Anterior (front) view

Answer

Knee valgus is most clearly seen from the anterior view.

NASM Practice Test