--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Assessments description: Assessments | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. ---   [![NASM](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Nasm_December2018/images/logo186x62.png)](https://blog.nasm.org) - [NASM.org](https://www.nasm.org) - [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) - [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) - [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) - [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) - [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) - [Workout Plans](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/workout-plans) - [Wellness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/wellness) [![client performing an overhead squat assessment with NASM-CPT](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/How-to-Perform-an-Overhead-Squat-Assessment-750x500.jpg?width=723&name=How-to-Perform-an-Overhead-Squat-Assessment-750x500.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/how-to-perform-an-overhead-squat-assessment-osa) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [How to Perform an Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/how-to-perform-an-overhead-squat-assessment-osa) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | August 19, 2022 As a CPT, in order to develop a solid program for clients, you must first take them through a complete assessment battery. The information you collect from initial consulations, flexibility, strength, performance, postural and cardiovascular testing of ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/how-to-perform-an-overhead-squat-assessment-osa) [![Woman Performing Overhead Squat Assesment](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/180406_14_NASM_App_1334%20(1)%20(1).jpg?width=723&name=180406_14_NASM_App_1334%20(1)%20(1).jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/online-overhead-squat-assessment) [online personal training](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/online-personal-training) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [How to Do An Online Overhead Squat Assessment (Osa) in 6 steps](http://blog.nasm.org/online-overhead-squat-assessment) ![Pete McCall](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Pete-McCall_avatar_1566920725-110x110%20(1).jpg) [Pete McCall](http://blog.nasm.org/author/pete-mccall) | April 15, 2020 My career as a personal trainer began back when the years started with a one, 1998, to be exact. At that time, I never imagined that our cell phones would allow us to carry mini-computers in our pockets - let alone ones with high definition cameras - but ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/online-overhead-squat-assessment) [![Personal trainer performing overhead squat assessment with client](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Movement%20-%20Overhead%20Squat%20Assessment.jpg?width=723&name=Movement%20-%20Overhead%20Squat%20Assessment.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/a-guide-to-movement-assessments) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [A Six-Step Guide to Effective Movement Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/a-guide-to-movement-assessments) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | March 3, 2020 As the saying goes, “if you are not assessing, you’re guessing.” Assessments provide personal trainers with an array of valuable information about each client. This information includes objective data, such as heart rate and blood pressure, along with ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/a-guide-to-movement-assessments) [![Personal trainer working with client outdoors](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Correctly%20Coaching%20Exercises.jpg?width=723&name=Correctly%20Coaching%20Exercises.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/correctly-coaching-exercises) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [The Comprehensive Guide to Correctly Coaching Exercises](http://blog.nasm.org/correctly-coaching-exercises) ![Justin Kompf](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Justin-Kompf_avatar_1575414384-110x110.jpg) [Justin Kompf](http://blog.nasm.org/author/justin-kompf) | February 26, 2020 One of the requirements for a coach to be “good” is their ability to relay information to a client so that they can correctly and comfortably execute strength training movements. The inability to do this contributes to incorrect form, which in turn ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/correctly-coaching-exercises) [![Overhead Squat Assessment](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Overhead%20Squat%20Assessment.jpg?width=723&name=Overhead%20Squat%20Assessment.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/correcting-upper-crossed-syndrome) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [Correcting Upper Crossed Syndrome](http://blog.nasm.org/correcting-upper-crossed-syndrome) ![Ken Miller](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/afm-author-miller.jpg) [Ken Miller](http://blog.nasm.org/author/ken-miller) | February 18, 2020 If you’re like the millions of people who use electronic tools such as a cell phone, tablet, laptop or desk computer, you’ve probably spent hours upon hours looking at the screen with your head jutted forward - as is common with a forward head posture. ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/correcting-upper-crossed-syndrome) [![trainer assessing the kinetic chain of a client](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/h3a5541full2-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=h3a5541full2-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/kinetic-chain-assessments-streamlined) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [Kinetic Chain Assessments Streamlined](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/kinetic-chain-assessments-streamlined) [Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | May 15, 2015 Corrective exercise - as an exercise discipline - uses a systematic process that involves identifying neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, developing a plan of action and integrating a corrective strategy. This process requires knowledge and application of ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/kinetic-chain-assessments-streamlined) [![OSA document](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/9-18-2013-9-23-18-AM-2.png?width=723&name=9-18-2013-9-23-18-AM-2.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/hip-shifting-compensation-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-overhead-squat-assessment) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Assessments](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/assessments) ## [Hip Shift: Fix Compensations With The Overhead Squat Assessment](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/hip-shifting-compensation-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-overhead-squat-assessment) ![Stacey Penney](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Stacey-Penney_avatar_1431120755-110x110.jpg) [Stacey Penney](http://blog.nasm.org/author/stacey-penney) | September 18, 2013 The overhead squat assessment is not limited to just lateral and frontal views. Taking a posterior view can add another dimension to identifying and addressing kinetic chain dysfunction. One of the more surprising observations is an asymmetrical weight ... 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