Sport Benchmarked

Olympic Weightlifting

Maximum-power sport requiring full overhead squat depth for the snatch, front rack position for the clean, ankle dorsiflexion for deep squat mechanics, and thoracic extension for overhead stability under maximal loads.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Flexion
2 Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Hip External Rotation
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Thoracic Extension

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Flexion
Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

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