Sport

Strongman

Strength sport with odd-object lifting, carrying, pressing, and dragging. Demands hip hinge capacity for stone loads, overhead shoulder stability for log press, grip endurance, and thoracic extension for yoke and farmer's walks.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Shoulder Flexion
Thoracic Extension
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Strongman biomechanical assessment include?
The Strongman protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Shoulder Flexion and 3 additional ROM tests specific to strongman demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Strongman assessment?
Any strongman athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in strongman-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Strongman protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. 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 Strongman protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Strongman 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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