NASM Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA): Every Compensation Explained
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The Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) is one of the most important movement assessments on the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam. In Part 2 of this series, you'll learn how to identify each major movement compensation by watching real examples and understanding why they occur.Rather than memorizing pictures from the textbook, you'll learn how to recognize movement patterns, understand proper squat mechanics, and identify the overactive and underactive muscles responsible for each compensation.In this lesson you'll learn:✅ Feet Turn Out✅ Knees Cave In (Knee Valgus)✅ Excessive Forward Lean✅ Low Back Arch✅ Arms Fall Forward✅ Proper Squat Alignment✅ Common Assessment Mistakes✅ NASM CPT Exam Tips 📄 Download the FREE Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation Chart This quick-reference guide summarizes the major movement compensations, overactive muscles, and underactive muscles discussed throughout this series. 🌐 https://www.thecptacademy.com 🎥 Watch the Complete Muscle Imbalance Series on Our Page! ▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 1▶ Feet Turn Out ▶ Knees Cave In ▶ Low Back Arch ▶ Pronation Distortion Syndrome▶ Pes Planus▶ Lower Crossed Syndrome🎓 Preparing for the NASM CPT Exam? Visit TheCPTAcademy.com for: Comprehensive NASM CPT prep Practice exams Video lessons Study guides Free resources Designed to help you understand the material—not just memorize it. #NASMCPT#OverheadSquatAssessment#OHSA#CorrectiveExercise#PersonalTrainer
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