Posts Tagged with "assessment"
Muscle Imbalances Revealed – Assessment & Exercise Edition
Trilogies usually suck. Sure we have the golden standards like Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (the first one, don’t even get me started on that piece of crap Phantom Menace that Lucas tried to pawn off on us), The Godfather, and The Dark Knight. But for every one that raises the bar, we have ten “sequels”… Read more
Q & A: Fixing the “Tuck Under” When Squatting – Part I
NOTE (from August, 2014): I wrote this article back in March 2012. When I was an idiot. I still hope you read what I have to say below, because most of what I say still applies. However, I’ve changed my thought process significantly since I originally posted this article. For a more up-to-date, um, update…check… Read more
Bulletproof Your Body: Assessments for the Hardcore Lifter
I know, I know – I’m lame for posting while on vacation. But, if it’s any consolation here’s a little taste of what I’ve been up to. I hear it’s snowing up in Boston today. Muhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahaha.** I had another article go up… Read more
Thomas Test: Hip to Be Square Part II
Yesterday I went into a little detail on the Thomas Test and how it can be a very effective test to assess hip flexor length. Unfortunately, while it’s a fairly idiot proof test to administer, many fitness professionals out there perform it incorrectly and have… Read more
Thomas Test: Hip to Be Square Part I
Not surprisingly, when it comes to assessment, there are many school’s of thought. During our staff in-service the other day, Eric made a great point in saying that most assessments are very general to start and then move into more specific things as you dig… Read more