From Hamstrings to Biceps: Practical Set-Ups with the Metriks Push/Pull Device.
A curl bar, ankle strap, pulley handle, and a fixed anchor point can create dozens of testing options. From Hamstrings to Biceps: Practical Set-Ups with the Metriks Push/Pull Device.
position then Zero by Kevin Cairns
You’ll see:
An isometric hamstring test performed in sitting using an ankle strap and pulley base
A bilateral isometric bicep test using a curl bar attached to a squat rack
A single-arm bicep test using a triangle pulley handle and weight machine anchor point
The principle is simple:
Always secure the system to a fixed item.
Zero the gauge after set-up.
Use attachments already available in your clinic.
Curl bars, pulley handles, ankle straps, squat racks, cable systems — they can all become part of an objective testing system when combined with a reliable force gauge.
This is the type of practical problem-solving we teach in Functional Capacity Evaluation training. Not just how to perform a test, but how to build standardized, repeatable testing systems using the tools already around you.
In collaboration with Metriks Education Inc., the hashtag
#CKA will be hosting the next FCE Certification Workshop in Toronto on May 30.
This hands-on workshop is designed for professionals looking to strengthen their skills in functional assessment and return-to-work planning. Students and new graduates are encouraged to attend!
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Toronto, ON
Instructor: Kevin Cairns (Metriks)
Limited spots available!
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXaMFWrc
