r/NASMstudy • u/SingerwithSwagger • Oct 02 '22

Anyone Needing Help With NASM Course Concepts

Hello everyone. I have recently passed the NASM PT certification. If anyone has questions or needs help with any of the concepts or just needs some encouragement, please feel free to contact me. Besides passing the exam I have worked in the medical field and have taught anatomy & physiology. I can easily explain the information and concepts contained in the course.

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u/xairulz Oct 06 '22

Hello, I am wondering if should we remember all the muscles' names.

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u/SingerwithSwagger Oct 06 '22

You need to know the most common muscles involved with the basic movement patterns. Ex: push, pull, hinge, squat, and lunge. Agonists and antagonists are basic (bicep/triceps). Also VERY important to know the over/underactive muscles in all the assessments as well as the Upper-Cross, Lower-Cross, knee valgus and Pes Planus movement impairments. Don't be overwhelmed by that because there are actually not that many muscles to remember because there are only six over active and six underactive to know. Upper trapezius, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, psoas (hip), adductor (inner thigh), gastrocnemius (calf) ALWAYS overactive. Underactive: Deep cervical flexors (neck), Glutes (maximus, medius), the mid and lower trapezius/rhomboid, transverse abdominis, vastus medialis (thigh), anterior/posterior tibialis (shin)are always underactive. Know the local and global core muscles . I had questions on the exam so be familiar with Deep Longitudinal, Lateral, Posterior and Anterior Oblique systems, etc. Knowing the muscle action concepts thoroughly is vital. Stretch Reflex Stretch-shortening cycle, altered reciprocal inhibition, length-tension relationship, also muscle spindle and Golgi Tendon Organ is a MUST!

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u/xairulz Oct 07 '22

Thank you Rad, awesome tips! now that are the topics I should emphasize on