Sport

Bodybuilding

Hypertrophy-focused training demanding full ROM for maximum muscle stimulus, shoulder health for pressing and pulling volume, hip mobility for squat depth, and thoracic extension for posing and upper back development.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Hip External Rotation
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Straight Leg Raise

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bodybuilding biomechanical assessment include?
The Bodybuilding protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Hip Internal Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to bodybuilding demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Bodybuilding assessment?
Any bodybuilding athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in bodybuilding-specific movement patterns.
What does the Bodybuilding protocol cover?
It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Bodybuilding protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Bodybuilding protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Sport
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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