FMS – the Inline Lunge

Coach Craig keeps chipping away at his FMS screen, now into week three we’re exploring the inline lunge pattern! This test places the body in a position to focus on the stresses associated during rotation, deceleration and lateral movements. The narrow base is...

FMS – the Deep Squat

Welcome to movement pattern number one, the deep squat! Our goal each week is to explain the purpose of each test as well as the implications given your score. The goal of a screen is to uncover the weak links so that “corrective exercises” (exercises...

FMS – Introduction

by Jeff Ford By definition, the Functional Movement Screen captures fundamental movements, motor control within movement patterns, and competence of basic movements uncomplicated by specific skills. In a nut shell, the screen tells us simply HOW you move and where...