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Repetition Maximum Testing: Back Squat, Front Squat and Smith Machine Squat strength-repitition Jul 15, 2023

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...

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Repetition Maximum Testing: Deadlift strength-repitition Jul 14, 2023

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...

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Repetition Maximum Testing: Shoulder Strength Testing strength-repitition Jul 13, 2023

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...

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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Leg Extension strength-repitition Jul 12, 2023

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...

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

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...

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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Calf Raise strength-repitition Jul 10, 2023

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...

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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Leg Press strength-repitition Jul 10, 2023

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...

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