NASM Overhead Squat Assessment

Studying for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Exam and want to better understand practical application of the Overhead Squat Assessment?
Check out this video where Joe & Josh break down some of the simple things to look for and not only do well on the exam but actually put it to use with personal training clients in the real world.
Want to see our new and longer educational video on understanding the overhead squat? Check out this video: • NASM Overhead Squat As...
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[@kekoanichols]

Excellent explanation to help understand this. Overactive and under active muscles was one of the hardest things to understand in the entire program.

[@alimoiseyenko4229]

same here

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Truth!

[@samirbitar806]

well done! bravo! I've been across the Web watching and learning as i prepare for my test. but this guy knows his s***. well articulated and demonstrated. thank you!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Glad that you got something out of it! A lot more stuff like this coming out soon!

[@amacfitness2235]

Thanks Great video.

[@chariots8x230]

Thank you so much for the examples! It really helps that you demonstrated the things that you were talking about. It made the topic much easier to understand & memorize.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Happy to help!

[@kimbell3889]

This was a great tutorial. Best I have seen on the OHSA. Thank you for the refresher!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffrreybell]

Good job !

[@ameliacarter7656]

Understand it better! Thank you both!!😊

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

So glad to hear that!

[@askxaboutxme]

This was well explained, awesome teacher! Thank you for sharing!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Thanks so much for watching! Hope it was helpful!

[@thetrueprotag_]

Great, thanks! I have a habit of overthinking and this helped me narrow down on the things should be focusing on.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Jamal Raheem great to hear and I think we all overthink it! Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@alexginnold5231]

Excellent. Well explained. FYI you said “perpendicular” when I think you meant to say “parallel “when explaining the relationship between the arms/ tibia and back.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Glad you like it! And 🤯 yes we know…lol goofed the terms - checkout our updated video we just dropped a few months back kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqWlp6qjgtWWiMk

[@truckerwellnesssusa]

That was a good advertisement for your business since I found this to be one of the most comprehensive and thorough explanations of the overhead squat assessment. Well done! * Kudos to Josh for holding some of those "at the bottom" poses without moving and being able to change positions on cue at said position ;-)

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Derek O glad it was helpful!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Let us know if there’s anything we can help with!

[@truckerwellnesssusa]

Actually, I have a question about your certification process. I'll go to your site and email tomorrow. Thanks

[@jenniferl5287]

Well shot and clearly explained, thanks so much!!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Thanks for tuning in!!

[@carolinegreene2188]

This was really helpful! Thank you!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keonagirl435]

You guys are always good!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Thanks so much!!!

[@adioman543]

Due to whats going on in the world its been very hard for me as a hands on learner to really understand certain points of the OHSA. Its easy to learn but hands on learning or seeing someone else explain as they are doing it would be a better view point in learning for myself and then I stumbled on this video of yours and I wanna say thank you for making this video and also great job! well explained and easy to see the how's and whys I've had some Q's on. This is def gonna help me better understand the assessment and to be a better CPT!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Always harder even with video we agree! More examples will be coming soon

[@rtg8795]

very good video. thanks!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

You are welcome!

[@lindsyc]

Great job guys don't forget to tell them to watch for the head as well in the static posture before the overhead squat assessment. Maybe that's another video though. Good job thanks for the information.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Lindsy!! Thanks so much for watching and even more for the comment. You are spot on about the head position, really in nearly any exercise and assessment as it’s going to tell you a lot about there the body is going and what’s going on with the spine (if normal position) but not as much of a focus in the NASM specific overhead squat. More in the static posture as well as push/pull assessments. Should have some new videos out on those topics soon as well to help connect all the dots!

[@jaded2742]

Very helpful video!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

So glad!

[@FielderFirst]

I appreciate the live demonstration of the Overhead Squat I just started as a PT in the gym, & this is one of my green areas you put it in practical terms. I am curious though why it isn't always performed with shoes off? Since it can reveal more & is said to be the best way to perform it

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

First off thanks for leaving a comment! Second off congrats for getting started in the game baby! We are going to drop an updated version of this that is a little bit more “strict” OHS assessment as this video was meant to be a little more in the gym practical and not 100% formal assessment. You will find overtime that shows off and strict toes forward does give you the most information - but understanding the concepts even with shoes on will often still give you most of the info you need to know in order to (a) choose the best exercises for their body and (b) problem solve any issues they may be having.

[@Johnnynolansghost]

Thank you Axiom Fitness Academy! I was wondering if you have any tips on Memorizing the Underactive/Overactive muscles other than just reading pg. 196 over and over, because it's not sticking!! Thanks again.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Great question! We do and I think it's going to be a video we put out in the coming week.

[@didagencheva8267]

I am sure it is more healthy to be only on his toes when he bend his knees. Can you give more info about the recourses on this topic, please!

[@Athlete168]

Josh has lower cross syndrome. Which is common in so many clients. In the over head position it’s obvious but as mentioned Josh has so much muscle in his back. Needs his late released, psoas loved on, and yoga breathing techniques to strengthen his core. Keep the great videos coming. P. S. I follow you on social media. Blessings to you and the future baby!

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Christopher Miller Thanks so much!!! Love it!!

[@anadiego421]

You are saying that wide stance or open stance squats can mean bad ankle mobility but what if you do them like that for glute focus?

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

That’s a great question and thanks for mentioning it! The video itself is more about the overhead squat as an assessment, which one performed should be done with as straight forward foot position as possible. We definitely don’t believe that is necessarily how everyone should be squatting when it comes to loading the exercise, So what you are talking about is fine! You will also find that there is pretty significant variation in hip structure and lever lengths (femurs, etc) that contribute to a wide variety of squatting stances.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

And even in our level of assessment as personal trainers - the desire to toe out and avoid dorsiflexion (ankle range of motion) doesn’t automatically mean ankle and calf issues, but just information for us to investigate further.

[@Thefunkeemonkee]

But the toes should be pointing straight right?

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Jorge Horna you got it, especially if you’re sticking to the NASM OHS strictly in trying to identify weakness/restrictions. In “practical” use we occasionally aren’t so picky as we want to see if a very small external rotation of let’s say 10degrees allows them to squat better. All a continuum but you are right on as far as the protocol goes

[@Bwcool235]

why does this have to be on the final exam with questions such as OHSA? what is the best way to get the answers correctly so i can pass the exam. thanks

[@Bwcool235]

how can i reach out to you if i have more questions

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

axiomfitnessacademy.com/speak-with-an-advisor/

[@jesserussell3020]

why arent you addressing him pushing through his hills when standing ? thats why he loses balance every time he stands

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Thanks for the reply Jesse! I think it's a good observation and we don't address it here because the video was less about cueing a client through a squat and more just seeing how they would normally move for assessment purposes.

[@utsukushi1234]

Josh has huge hands o_o

[@charles5487]

*ears

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Haha hands and ears would mean two very different things!

[@eric5034]

Ratchet and Clank

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Exactly…🤣

[@angeliquenelson8228]

Great explanation but would have liked the model to have been barefoot.

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Have you seen this new video we did with a barefoot model? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqWlp6qjgtWWiMk

[@robinpetti5410]

Their is one thing you did forget your supposed to line there toes with there knees to actually see if they are unbalanced

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Robin Petti good eye! Exactly why we have been planning to reshoot a few videos for our audience! Thanks for leaving a comment, what other content or video breakdowns would you like to see?

[@marjaanarakai]

I would actually have him take his shoes off so you can see what is happening in the foot. With feet inside shoes, there's not much you can see. Bare feet, no socks the best! Otherwise great video

[@Axiomfitnessacademy]

Love it! Definitely the best way to do it and get allllll of the information that our shoes can hide. New version of this coming back out soon to address this as well. Thanks for connecting!