The CPT Academy Podcast

Trying to memorize the NASM Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation Chart?Instead of memorizing dozens of muscles individually, learn how to recognize the patterns behind the chart so it becomes much easier to understand and remember.In this lesson, I'll show you how to use the compensation chart as a study tool for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam and explain how it connects to the Overhead Squat Assessment and the most common movement compensations.In this lesson you'll learn:✅ How to use the compensation chart✅ Why understanding patterns is better than memorization✅ How the chart connects to the Overhead Squat Assessment✅ Overactive vs. underactive muscle relationships✅ Memory shortcuts for the NASM CPT exam✅ How to study the chart more efficiently📄 Download the FREE Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation ChartGet your free printable chart here:🌐 https://www.thecptacademy.comThis chart summarizes the major movement compensations, overactive muscles, and underactive muscles covered throughout this video series.🎥 Continue the Muscle Imbalance Series on Our Page!▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 1▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 2▶ Feet Turn Out ▶ Knees Cave In ▶ Low Back Arch ▶ Pronation Distortion Syndrome▶ Lower Crossed Syndrome🎓 Preparing for the NASM CPT Exam?Visit TheCPTAcademy.com for:Comprehensive NASM CPT prepPractice examsVideo lessonsStudy guidesFree study resourcesLearn the material with confidence—not just through memorization.#NASMCPT#OveractiveMuscles#UnderactiveMuscles#CorrectiveExercise#PersonalTrainer

Why does the low back arch during a squat?An excessive low back arch is one of the most common movement compensations evaluated during the NASM Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA). In this lesson, you'll learn why this compensation occurs, how it relates to anterior pelvic tilt, and what it tells you about the body's movement patterns.Instead of memorizing muscles, you'll begin understanding the biomechanics behind the movement so you can identify compensation patterns and confidently answer NASM CPT exam questions.In this lesson you'll learn:✅ What an excessive low back arch looks like✅ Why the low back arches during a squat✅ How this relates to anterior pelvic tilt✅ How to recognize the compensation during the Overhead Squat Assessment✅ Why understanding movement patterns is more valuable than memorizing charts📄 Download the FREE Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation ChartThe compensation chart summarizes every major movement compensation discussed throughout this series and serves as an excellent quick-reference study guide for the NASM CPT exam.🌐 https://www.thecptacademy.com🎥 Continue the Muscle Imbalance Series on Our Page!▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 1▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 2▶ Feet Turn Out ▶ Knees Cave In ▶ Postural Distortion Patterns▶ Pronation Distortion/Pes Planus▶ Lower Crossed Syndrome🎓 Preparing for the NASM CPT Exam?Visit TheCPTAcademy.com for: Comprehensive NASM CPT prepPractice examsStudy guidesVideo lessonsFree study resourcesDesigned to help you understand the material—not just memorize it.#NASMCPT#AnteriorPelvicTilt#OverheadSquatAssessment#CorrectiveExercise#PersonalTrainer

Why do the knees cave in during a squat?"Knees Cave In"—also known as knee valgus—is one of the most common movement compensations evaluated during the NASM Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA). In this video, you'll learn why this movement occurs, what it tells you about the body's movement patterns, and why understanding the compensation is far more valuable than simply memorizing muscle charts.This lesson focuses on recognizing the movement itself and building the foundation you'll need before learning the overactive and underactive muscles in the next video.In this lesson you'll learn:✅ What "Knees Cave In" (Knee Valgus) means✅ Why this movement compensation occurs✅ How to recognize it during the Overhead Squat Assessment✅ Common causes of knee valgus✅ Why movement compensation follows predictable patterns📄 Download the FREE Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation ChartThe compensation chart summarizes every major movement compensation discussed throughout this series and is an excellent study tool for the NASM CPT exam.🌐 https://www.thecptacademy.com🎥 Continue the Series on Our Page!▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 1▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 2▶ Feet Turn Out ▶ Low Back Arches▶ Postural Distortion Patterns🎓 Preparing for the NASM CPT Exam?Visit TheCPTAcademy.com for comprehensive NASM CPT prep, practice exams, study guides, and free resources designed to help you understand the material—not just memorize it.#NASMCPT#KneeValgus#OverheadSquatAssessment#CorrectiveExercise#PersonalTrainer

Why do the feet turn out during the Overhead Squat Assessment?This is one of the most common movement compensations you'll encounter on the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam. In this video, you'll learn why the feet turn out, what this movement pattern tells you about the body, and how it fits into the Overhead Squat Assessment.Rather than memorizing a list of muscles, you'll begin building the logic behind movement compensation so you can recognize patterns and answer NASM exam questions with confidence.In this lesson you'll learn:✅ What "Feet Turn Out" means✅ Why this compensation occurs✅ How to identify it during the Overhead Squat Assessment✅ Common causes of the movement✅ Why understanding movement is more valuable than memorization📄 Download the FREE Overactive & Underactive Muscle Compensation ChartThe compensation chart summarizes every major movement compensation covered throughout this series and is an excellent study tool for the NASM CPT exam.🌐 https://www.thecptacademy.com🎥 Continue the Series on Our Page! ▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 1▶ Overhead Squat Assessment Part 2▶ Knees Cave In▶ Low Back Arches🎓 Preparing for the NASM CPT Exam?Visit TheCPTAcademy.com for comprehensive NASM CPT prep courses, practice exams, study guides, and free resources designed to help you understand the material—not just memorize it.#NASMCPT#OverheadSquatAssessment#CorrectiveExercise#PersonalTrainer#MovementAssessment

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 ChartThis 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 examsVideo lessonsStudy guidesFree resourcesDesigned to help you understand the material—not just memorize it.#NASMCPT#OverheadSquatAssessment#OHSA#CorrectiveExercise#PersonalTrainer