The Isometric Standing Calf Raise Test measures how much force a client can produce when pressing through the forefoot in a standing, weight-bearing plantarflexion position. It is commonly used to assess calf force output in a controlled standing setup.
This test can provide useful context for walk...
The Isometric Double-Leg Squat Test measures how much force a client can produce when pushing against an immovable setup from a fixed squat position. It is commonly used to assess bilateral lower-limb force output in a controlled, repeatable position.
This test can provide useful context for squatt...
Single Leg Belt Squat Test: A Practical Guide for Assessing Unilateral Lower Limb Strength
The Single Leg Squat Test is a highly effective and accessible tool for measuring unilateral lower limb strength, particularly useful in identifying asymmetries between legs. This test offers a low-impact way...
The Mid-Thigh Pull Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when pulling upward against an immovable bar, strap, handle or fixed setup from approximately mid-thigh height. It is commonly used to assess maximal isometric whole-body force production, especially in strength and condit...
The Isometric Front Squat Test measures how much force a client can produce when pushing against an immovable setup from a fixed front squat position. It is commonly used to assess lower-limb force output in a squat position that also requires upright trunk control and front-rack or front-loaded pos...
The Isometric Seated Calf Raise Test measures how much force a client can produce when pressing the forefoot downward against resistance while seated with the knee flexed. This position is commonly used to provide more context around knee-flexed plantarflexion strength and soleus-biased force capaci...
The isometric push-up test is an effective way to assess upper body strength in a static position.
When conducted with Muscle Meter and Tester platform the test allows you to measure peak force exerted during an isometric hold, providing objective data to guide training and monitor progress over t...
The Mid-Thigh Pull (MTP) test is a common assessment used to measure maximal isometric strength, particularly of the lower body. This test is used in athletic performance assessments, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. While specific normative data for the MTP varies depending on the pop...
Pain Pressure Threshold testing, often abbreviated as PPT testing, measures the minimum amount of gradually applied pressure or force that first changes from a pressure sensation into a painful sensation. It is commonly performed using a handheld pressure algometer, Muscle Meter attachment or force-...
There are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.
🎯Single leg calf raises
Why? bread & butter here, but this simple exercise can take you far!
🎯Seated calf raise:
Why? In this position, it reduces...
Injured your calf? Calf tightness? Think a few simple bodyweight calf raises will get you sorted? Think again!
Firstly let's look at the contribution of the calves when running, & in short, they do a LOT of work. The larger of the calf muscles, the soleus, is highly important for running taking 6...
Whilst it's not as big a player as many other muscles during running, the glute max plays a role nonetheless! After all, the glute max is the BIGGEST muscle in our body, so it's got to be doing something!
The glute max is most active during the initial contact phase of running as it resists ground ...
