A gym client may want to track squat strength across a training block. A field sport athlete may need a repeatable lower-limb strength measure. A coach may want to compare progress across different squat variations without treating every squat pattern as the same test.
The Back Squat, Front Squat a...
A gym client may want to track deadlift strength more objectively. A field sport athlete may need a repeatable way to monitor lower-limb and posterior-chain strength. A strength programme may use the deadlift to track progress in loaded hip-hinge capacity across a training block.
The Deadlift Repet...
A gym client may want to track shoulder strength across a training block. A field sport athlete may need a repeatable upper-limb strength measure. A coach may want to monitor shoulder strength across multiple movement directions without treating every shoulder movement as the same test.
Shoulder Ab...
The Single-Leg Leg Extension Repetition Maximum Test assesses machine-based knee-extension strength on one leg at a time. It is useful for tracking quadriceps strength, comparing sides and monitoring progress across lower-limb strength programmes.
Introduction
A client may show visible side-to-sid...
The Single-Leg Leg Curl Repetition Maximum Test assesses machine-based knee-flexion strength on one leg at a time. It is useful for tracking hamstring strength, comparing sides and monitoring progress across lower-limb training programmes.
Introduction
A field sport athlete may show a clear differ...
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...
The Single-Leg Leg Press Repetition Maximum Test assesses machine-based unilateral lower-limb pushing strength. It is useful for tracking strength progress, comparing sides and guiding lower-limb strength programming.
Introduction
A client may squat evenly with light loads but show a clear side-to...
The Single-Leg Calf Raise Strength Test assesses how well a client can repeatedly raise the heel on one leg with control. It is useful for tracking plantar flexor strength-endurance, comparing sides and monitoring changes across running, jumping, calf-loading or lower-limb strength programmes.
Intr...
The Wrist Extension Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when lifting the wrist backward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess isometric wrist extensor force output in a controlled setup.
Wrist extension strength can provide useful context for gripping, lifting, ca...
To test grip strength isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:
- 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.
- Once set, hand the...
The Wrist Flexion Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when bending the wrist forward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess isometric wrist flexor force output in a controlled setup.
Wrist flexion strength can provide useful context for gripping, lifting, carrying,...
The Elbow Extension Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when straightening the elbow against resistance. It is commonly used to assess elbow extensor force output in a controlled isometric setup. The main contributor is the triceps brachii, with contribution from anconeus and ...
