Functional Movement Intelligence

Instructions:

• 1.Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
• 2.Hold dowel overhead with arms extended
• 3.Descend into deepest squat position possible
• 4.Keep dowel aligned over feet
• 5.Return to starting position

Score this movement:

Instructions:

• 1.Stand behind hurdle with dowel across shoulders
• 2.Step over hurdle with one leg
• 3.Touch heel to ground briefly
• 4.Return to starting position
• 5.Repeat on opposite side

Score this movement:

Instructions:

• 1.Stand on 2x6 board with dowel behind neck
• 2.Step forward into lunge position
• 3.Lower back knee to touch board
• 4.Return to starting position
• 5.Repeat on opposite side

Score this movement:

Instructions:

• 1.Make fists with thumbs inside
• 2.Place one hand behind neck, other behind back
• 3.Attempt to touch fists together
• 4.Measure distance between fists
• 5.Repeat with opposite hand positions

Score this movement:

Instructions:

• 1.Lie supine with arms at sides
• 2.Keep one leg flat on ground
• 3.Raise opposite leg as high as possible
• 4.Keep knee straight and foot neutral
• 5.Repeat on opposite side

Score this movement:

Instructions:

• 1.Lie prone with hands positioned appropriately
• 2.Perform push-up as one unit
• 3.No 'worming' or segmental movement
• 4.Return to starting position
• 5.Adjust hand position if needed

Score this movement:

Instructions:

• 1.Start in quadruped position over board
• 2.Extend opposite arm and leg
• 3.Touch knee to elbow under body
• 4.Return to extended position
• 5.Repeat on opposite side

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