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 ...
😖Stiff, tight calves? Here are a couple of tests that we use to assess calf flexibility & how we use them.
📏🦵First up, we have the Weight-bearing lunge test, also known as the knee-to-wall test. With the toes facing straight forward, drive the knee as far forward as possible, ensuring the hee...
The paratenon can be a cause of tendon pain, but what is it & how can it be fixed?
The paratenon is a sheath that covers the Achilles’ tendon which can get irritated & cause tendon pain. Its' function is to protect the Achilles tendon & reduce the friction between the tendon & adjacent structures...
The Spinal Flexion Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when flexing the trunk forward against a Muscle Meter, handheld dynamometer or fixed resistance setup.
This test can be performed using either:
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The pusher cap, where the client pushes forward directly into the Muscle
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For runners, the quest for speed and efficiency is perpetual. While pounding the pavement and clocking in miles have been staples in every runner's regimen, the role of strength training in enhancing performance has been a topic of debate. Recent studies shed light on the impact of various strength ...
If we again delve into Tim Dorn’s 2012 study on the contribution of various muscles in running, we see the hip flexors (iliopsoas) performing close to 2 x bodyweight of work at slower speeds, but with an increased contribution at faster speeds, to the point where at 9 metres per second, the iliopsoa...
