Sport Benchmarked

Boxing

Striking sport demanding shoulder endurance for guard, hip rotation power for cross/hook mechanics, ankle stability for pivoting, and cervical resilience for head movement.

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 Lower Trunk Rotation
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Boxing biomechanical assessment include?
The Boxing protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Hip Internal Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to boxing demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Boxing assessment?
Any boxing athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in boxing-specific movement patterns.
What does the Boxing 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 Boxing protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Boxing 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
Yes
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