Strength Coach Movement Screening Tool

Tick all issues observed during the client's movement assessment.

Squat Pattern Test

Heels lift during squat FAIL if heels rise before parallel depth. Cannot reach squat depth FAIL if hip crease cannot reach knee height. Knees cave inward FAIL if knees collapse inside foot line. Excessive forward torso lean FAIL if torso approaches horizontal.

Hip Hinge Test (RDL)

Lower back rounds FAIL if lumbar flexion occurs. Tight hamstrings FAIL if hinge stops above knees without rounding. Poor glute activation FAIL if hips cannot fully lock out.

Upper Body Push Test (Push-Up)

Weak push strength FAIL if <10 strict push-ups. Shoulders collapse during push FAIL if scapula lose control.

Upper Body Pull Test (Row Strength)

Weak upper back FAIL if row <70% of bench. Poor scapular control FAIL if shoulder blades cannot retract.

Overhead Mobility

Cannot reach overhead FAIL if arms cannot reach ears without rib flare.

Single Leg Stability

Poor single-leg balance FAIL if unable to balance 10 seconds. Knee valgus during single-leg squat FAIL if knee collapses inward.

Physio Screening Tests

Thomas Test Fail FAIL if thigh cannot fully extend when opposite knee pulled to chest. FABER / FADIR Test Pain FAIL if pain or restricted hip movement occurs. Apley Scratch Test Fail FAIL if hands cannot reach opposite scapula.

Shoulder Special Tests

Empty Can Test Pain / Weakness FAIL indicates supraspinatus involvement. Neer Impingement Test Pain FAIL suggests subacromial impingement. Hawkins-Kennedy Test Pain FAIL suggests rotator cuff impingement.

Balance / Neuromuscular

Y-Balance Asymmetry FAIL if reach difference >4cm between sides. Analyze Client