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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Leg Curl (Flexion) strength-repitition Jul 11, 2023

Testing your one-rep max (1RM) for a single-leg leg curl is similar to testing your 1RM for a bilateral leg curl. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Warm up: Before starting your testing, make sure to warm up your leg muscles thoroughly. You can do this by performing some light cardio exercises or by ...
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Can Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries? training Jul 10, 2023

When it comes to preventing running injuries, many of us believe that strength training could play a crucial role. However, it's important to examine the existing research on this topic. In this article, we will delve into several studies that have attempted to answer the question: can strength trai...

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Strength Isometric Test: Wrist Flexion strength-isometric Jul 10, 2023

To test wrist flexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat, with the testing elbow locked out straight by their side. The client’s elbow should be supinated for this test.
  2. In the name of ...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Leg Press strength-repitition Jul 10, 2023

Testing your one-rep max (1RM) for a single-leg leg press is similar to testing your 1RM for a bilateral leg press. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Warm up: Before starting your testing, make sure to warm up your leg muscles thoroughly. You can do this by performing some light cardio exercises or b...
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Strength Isometric Test: Wrist Grip Strength strength-isometric Jul 10, 2023

To test grip strength isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Have the client seated in an upright position, with the elbow tucked into their torso and flexed to 90 degrees. The elbow should also be in a neutral position of pronation and supination.
  2. Once set, hand the...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Calf Raise strength-repitition Jul 10, 2023

To test your 1RM (one-rep max) for a single-leg calf raise, you will need access to a calf raise machine or a Smith machine with a calf raise block. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Warm up: Before starting your testing, make sure to warm up your calf muscles thoroughly. You can do this by performin...
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Strength Isometric Test: Wrist Extension strength-isometric Jul 10, 2023

To test wrist extension isometric strength with a handheld dynamometer, you can follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat, with the testing elbow locked out straight by their side. The client’s elbow should be pronated for this test.
  2. In the...
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Strength Isometric Test: Elbow Extension strength-isometric Jul 10, 2023

Here is a general protocol for testing elbow extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter:

  1. Have the client seated in an upright position, with their elbow tucked into their torso and flexed to 90 degrees, or perhaps a little bit more. The client’s elbow should be in a supinated position. 
  2. Th...
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Strength Isometric Test: Elbow Flexion strength-isometric Jul 10, 2023

Here are the steps to test elbow flexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter:

  1. Have the client seated in an upright position, with their elbow tucked into their torso and flexed to 90 degrees. Their elbow should remain in a supinated position.
  2. The practitioner should then position themselves a...
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Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder Extension strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

To test shoulder extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, shuffled all the way back. Then, ask them to flex their testing arm to 90 degrees out in front of their body. 
  2. Take the Muscle Meter and pla...
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Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder Adduction strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

To test shoulder adduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, with their testing arm abducted to 90 degrees. 
  2. As for all tests involving the Muscle Meter, the better leverage that practitioners can atta...
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Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder Internal Rotation (IR) at 90 Deg strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

The following is a general procedure for testing isometric shoulder internal rotation (IR) strength at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction with a Muscle Meter:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat.
  2. Then, ask the client to abduct their shoulder and flex their...
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