The CPT Academy Podcast
Master the NASM Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) | Every Checkpoint Explained
The Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) is one of the most important movement assessments on the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam. Understanding what to look for—and why these movement compensations occur—will make it much easier to identify overactive and underactive muscles and answer NASM exam questions with confidence.In this lesson, you'll learn the foundation of the Overhead Squat Assessment, including the five kinetic chain checkpoints, proper assessment procedures, anterior and lateral views, and the movement compensations you'll evaluate throughout the rest of this series.Rather than simply memorizing tables, you'll learn how to think through each compensation logically so you can understand the science behind the assessment.In this lesson you'll learn:✅ The five kinetic chain checkpoints✅ How to perform the NASM Overhead Squat Assessment✅ Anterior vs. lateral views✅ Which compensations to observe from each view✅ Proper squat technique✅ Common NASM CPT exam questions✅ How this assessment connects to overactive and underactive muscles Continue the Series on Our Page!▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 1▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 2▶ Feet Turn Out ▶ Knees Cave In ▶ Low Back Arch ▶ Postural Distortion and Pes Planus ▶ Lower Crossed Syndrome Download the FREE Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation Charthttps://www.thecptacademy.comThis quick-reference guide summarizes the major compensation patterns discussed throughout this series and is an excellent study tool for the NASM CPT exam. Looking for a complete NASM CPT study system? Visit: https://www.thecptacademy.com for comprehensive study resources, practice exams, and video lessons designed to help you pass the NASM CPT exam. #NASMCPT#OverheadSquatAssessment#OHSA#PersonalTrainer#CorrectiveExercise
