Sport Benchmarked

Powerlifting

Maximum-strength sport requiring squat depth (hip below knee), bench press arch with shoulder stability, and deadlift hip hinge from floor. Assessment targets the mobility prerequisites for each competition lift: hip flexion/rotation for squat, shoulder mobility for bench, and hip hinge depth for deadlift.

6
ROM Tests
5
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Hip Abduction
4 Hip Adduction
5 Straight Leg Raise
6 Shoulder Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation
Hip Abduction
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Powerlifting biomechanical assessment include?
The Powerlifting protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Hip Abduction and 3 additional ROM tests specific to powerlifting demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Powerlifting assessment?
Any powerlifting athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in powerlifting-specific movement patterns.
What does the Powerlifting protocol cover?
It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 5 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Powerlifting protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Powerlifting 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
5
Benchmarked
Yes
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