12/02/2026
We utilise a variety of different metrics to assess clients’ progress. One particular observation I like to use for measuring improvement is somebody’s ability to control their own body weight.
As you can see here, Mary’s squat capacity has increased dramatically over an 8 week period.
When Mary first came to me she had a lot of difficulty with hinging and accessing her posterior hip capsule. This is one of the main areas we focused on. As you can see when comparing the two clips. In the first video she can’t hinge at the hip and her pelvis is very compressed, this causes instability and an excessive amount of knee flexion.
In the follow up video on the right you can see her hips hinge simultaneously as her knees bend, allowing her to maintain her centre of mass over her feet. This means she’s now more stable and confident in the bottom position. Equalling greater return on her effort when squatting.
Your training should assist you in day to day activities. This is why we routinely check in with such measurements as they’re a key indicator of how well your program is working for you.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can harness your own unique biomechanics, and ensure your training routine works for you, rather than against you, then drop me a dm or schedule a consultation via the website ✍️