Hands on hips (if unweighted) or hands on barbell (if weighted)
Chest up and looking forward
Protocol
Select test type – Select Squat Assessment from the Test Type drop down menu on test recording screen.
Zero plates – Ensure nothing is touching plates and click "Zero Platforms"
Step on plates – Ask individual to step on the plates.
Weigh individual – Click “Measure Weight”. The individual must remain completely still, and the colour display must register green before accepting body weight.
[OPTIONAL] Enter External load – If applicable, the weight of the external load can be manually added in the ForceDecks software.
Assume starting position – Ask individual to assume starting position.
Stabilise individual – Instruct the individual to remain completely still, for 2-3 seconds before, and between each rep.
Start Recording – Click ”Start Recording”
Perform squat - Instruct the individual to:
Keep chest up and looking forward:
Bend down into a squat, keeping the knees in line with the toes; then
Push through the heels; then
Assume the starting position again.
Repeat squat– Repeat step 9 for desired number of reps.
Stop recording – Click "Stop Recording".
Review – Review that reps and test type have been detected correctly. You can manually correct the test type and/or manually mark trial ranges, if required.
Analyse – Click "Analyse and Save" - to move directly to next individual; or Click "Analyse" – to review result.
