NASM Movement Assessment Flashcards
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During the overhead squat assessment, the client's feet turn out. Which muscles are most likely overactive?
Answer: Lateral gastrocnemius and soleus
Feet turning out during the overhead squat indicates overactive lateral gastrocnemius, soleus, and biceps femoris (short head).
In the overhead squat assessment, arms falling forward suggests which muscles are underactive?
Answer: Mid/lower trapezius and rotator cuff
Arms falling forward indicates underactive mid/lower trapezius, rhomboids, and rotator cuff, with overactive lats and pecs.
The overhead squat assessment is classified as which type of assessment?
Answer: Dynamic (transitional) movement assessment
The overhead squat is a dynamic transitional assessment that evaluates movement without a change in the base of support.
Excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat most likely indicates overactivity in which muscle group?
Answer: Soleus, gastrocnemius, and hip flexors
Excessive forward lean points to overactive soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominals.
Which view is used to observe low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?
Answer: Lateral (side) view
Excessive low back arch (anterior pelvic tilt) is observed from the lateral view.
Knees moving inward (valgus) during the overhead squat indicates which muscles are underactive?
Answer: Gluteus medius/maximus and VMO
Knee valgus indicates underactive gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, and VMO with overactive adductors.
When the arms fall forward in the overhead squat, which muscles are typically overactive?
Answer: Latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectorals
Overactive latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectoralis major/minor pull the arms forward.