fms purposes

Question 1

Deep squat

Answer 1

Tests total body mechanics, assessing mobility of the hips, knees, ankles, chest and back

Question 2

Hurdle step

Answer 2

Tests the body’s proper stride mechanics in a stepping motion, assessing the hip mobility of the stepping leg and hip stability and glute strength of the standing leg while maintaining a stable torso

Question 3

Inline lunge

Answer 3

Tests hip, knee and ankle mobility and stability while testing flexibility of the lats and rectus femoris

Question 4

Shoulder mobility

Answer 4

Tests shoulder mobility, and flexibility of the pecs and lats

Question 5

Active straight leg

Answer 5

Tests hamstring and calf flexibility while maintaining a stable pelvis and full extension of the opposite leg

Question 6

Trunk stability push up

Answer 6

Test the core/spines stability in a sagittal plane during an upper body pushing movement

Question 7

Rotary stability

Answer 7

Tests multi plane pelvis, core and shoulder stability during a combined upper and lower extremity movement.