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ASSESSMENT WEEK: DAY 6 — WALL ANGELS
Last one. Today’s assessment is Wall Angels. This one gives you a look at: ● thoracic mobility ● shoulder mobility ● scapular control ● posture ● your ability to get overhead without compensating That matters because if you can’t get the arms overhead cleanly, it usually shows up in strength training, swim mechanics, and overall upper-body position. What to look for: ● can you keep your back against the wall? ● can you get the arms up without shrugging or losing position? ● do the wrists and elbows stay in good contact? ● can you move with control instead of forcing it? Score yourself: ● 2 = pass ● 1 = needs work ● 0 = fail If you have to arch hard through the low back, lose contact, or force the movement, that tells you something. If you do it today, drop your score below:
2, 1, or 0 And if you want more feedback, feel free to DM me a video.
1 like • 13h
Range of motion in my shoulders is still oddly limited. I can keep forearms against the wall, as well as my upper back and lower back. But I'm not extending as far "up" as I think I'd like to (if that makes sense!) Scoring 1 on this.
ASSESSMENT WEEK: DAY 5 — SIDE PLANK
Today’s assessment is the Side Plank. This one gives you a good look at: - lateral core strength - trunk stability - shoulder support - hip control - your ability to hold position without falling apart That matters because if you can’t control the side of the trunk well, it tends to show up in running mechanics, posture, and overall stability under load. What to look for: - can you hold a straight line from head to feet? - do the hips stay up? - can you stay stable without twisting or sagging? - does one side feel noticeably harder than the other? Score yourself: ● 2 = pass ● 1 = needs work ● 0 = fail Use the weaker side for your score. If you do it today, drop your score below:
2, 1, or 0 And if you want more feedback, feel free to DM me a video.
1 like • 14h
Just did these. Solid 2 for each side.
ASSESSMENT WEEK: DAY 3 — PUSH-UP WITH SHOULDER TAP
Next up is the Push-Up with Shoulder Tap. This one tells us a lot about: ● core control ● shoulder stability ● trunk control ● how well you can resist rotation That matters because if you can’t control your trunk and shoulders here, it usually shows up in strength training and often in swim posture, run posture, and overall movement quality. What to look for: ● can you hold a strong push-up position? ● do your hips stay level as you tap each shoulder? ● can you avoid shifting and twisting all over the place? ● do you stay controlled from start to finish? Score yourself: ● 2 = pass ● 1 = needs work ● 0 = fail If one side feels weaker or less controlled, that counts. Use the weaker side or overall quality of movement for your score. If you do it today, drop your score below:
2, 1, or 0 And if you want more feedback, feel free to DM me a video.
1 like • 6d
Felt good with that one. Solid 2!
ASSESSMENT WEEK: DAY 2 — SINGLE-LEG BALANCE WITH REACH
Yesterday, we started with the Overhead Squat. Today’s assessment is Single-Leg Balance with Reach. This one gives you a good look at: - balance - foot and ankle stability - hip control - coordination - single-leg strength and control That matters in triathlon because running involves controlled single-leg landings. Poor stability shows up as hip drop, especially late in the race, or knee pain. How to do it: Stand on one leg and maintain your balance while, with control, reaching the opposite arm out front. What to look for: - Can you stay balanced without putting the foot down? - Does the standing knee stay stable and track over toes? - Can you control the movement without wobbling all over the place? - Do both sides look and feel similar? Score yourself: - 2 = pass - 1 = needs work - 0 = fail Try both sides and go with the weaker side for your score. If you do it today, drop your score below:2, 1, or 0 If you want feedback, you can also DM me a video.
1 like • 8d
1.5 score standing on right leg. A little wobble, but eventually dialed it in. Good hip alignment. 2.0 score standing on left leg. Left leg isn't my dominant leg, but there's a plate and screws in that ankle. Stability is better!
1 like • 7d
@Jeff Boyer Yep, that did make a difference. Can bump up to a solid "2" on both legs. That's actually a nice balance and stabilizer muscle movement, as well as getting some hip flexor work when you level out your hips.
ASSESSMENT WEEK: DAY 1 — OVERHEAD SQUAT
This week, we’re going through the full Strength2Go movement assessment one test at a time. Today is the Overhead Squat. This gives you a quick look at mobility, stability, balance, and overall movement control. It’s one of the best starting points for seeing how ready you are to load strength work. Watch the video, give it a try, and score yourself: - 2 = pass - 1 = needs work - 0 = fail If you want, comment your score below or DM me your video.
1 like • 8d
I'll go with 1.5 - interestingly hip flexibility is good, knees aligned well, but shoulders are tight and at the bottom of the squat, my arms are pushing forward. More flexibility work needed.
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Dave Burgess
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@dave-burgess-5094
Swimmer from age-group, high school, college. Ex-triathlete. Triathlon and swim coach. Still active - cycling, surfing, a little swimming.

Active 12h ago
Joined Dec 10, 2025
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