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TruStrength Test Types

Recommended Test Naming & Tagging Strategies for the Hawkin TruStrength

Consistent test naming and tagging are essential for getting the most value from your Hawkin TruStrength Fixed Dynamometer. A standardized tagging system makes it easier to filter, compare, report on, and monitor athlete performance over time.

Whether you're testing strength for performance, rehabilitation, or return-to-play, investing time in a consistent tagging structure will save significant time when reviewing data later.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO TAG!

 Why Tagging Matters

Tags allow you to quickly identify:

  • Which limb was tested
  • The position used during testing
  • The specific muscle group or movement assessed
  • Any special testing conditions
  • Rehabilitation stages or testing protocols

Without consistent tagging, finding and comparing tests over time can become difficult, especially when managing large athlete groups.

Best Practice: Tag both the test type and the testing conditions for every assessment.

 

  •  Build a Consistent Naming Convention

    We recommend creating a standardized naming structure that includes:

    Side + Position + Movement

    Examples

    • Right 90/90 Shoulder Adduction
    • Left 90/90 Shoulder Adduction
    • Right Standing Hip Abduction
    • Left Standing Hip Abduction
    • Right Prone Hamstring
    • Left Supine Groin

    Using consistent names helps ensure everyone within your organization collects data the same way.

    Always Remember to Tag

    ✅ Test Type

    ✅ Testing Position

    ✅ Limb Tested

    ✅ Special Testing Conditions

    Consistent tag usage improves filtering and reporting within Hawkin Cloud.

    Common Tags

    Consider creating a library of commonly used tags that coaches, therapists, and sport scientists can apply consistently.

    Side

    • Right
    • Left
    • Bilateral

    Body Position

    • Standing
    • Seated
    • Supine
    • Prone
    • Side Lying
    • Half Kneeling

    Testing Protocol

    • ASH
    • 90/90
    • Return to Play
    • Baseline
    • Pre-Season
    • In-Season
    • Post-Season
    • Rehab
    Isometric Strength Testing

    The TruStrength system can be used to assess a wide variety of isometric strength qualities.

    Lower Body Tests

    Common lower-body assessments include:

    Hip

    • Adduction (Groin)
    • Abduction
    • Internal Rotation
    • External Rotation

    Knee

    • Knee Flexion
    • Knee Extension

    Posterior Chain

    • Hamstring
    • Calf

    Additional Common Lower-Body Tests

    • Hip Flexion
    • Hip Extension
    • Ankle Plantarflexion
    • Ankle Dorsiflexion
    Upper Body Tests

    Common upper-body assessments include:

    Shoulder

    • Internal Rotation
    • External Rotation
    • Shoulder Adduction
    • Shoulder Abduction
    • Shoulder Flexion
    • Shoulder Extension

    ASH Test Series

    The Athletic Shoulder (ASH) Test is frequently used to evaluate shoulder function and force production.

    Common ASH positions include:

    • ASH I
    • ASH Y
    • ASH T

    Additional Upper-Body Assessments

    • Scapular Retraction
    • Elbow Flexion
    • Elbow Extension
    Free Run Testing

    Free Run mode can be useful when evaluating banded exercises, multi-repetition movements, and other activities that do not fit a traditional maximal isometric protocol.

    Common examples include:

    • Banded Adduction
    • Banded Abduction
    • Multi-Rep Strength Exercises
    • Isometric Holds
    • Rehabilitation Progressions
    Example Tag Structures

    Example 1: Hip Adduction

    Test Name: Right Standing Hip Adduction

    Tags:

    • Right
    • Standing
    • Adduction
    • Baseline

    Example 2: ASH Test

    Test Name: Left ASH Y

    Tags:

    • Left
    • ASH
    • Y
    • Return to Play

    Example 3: Hamstring Assessment

    Test Name: Right Prone Hamstring

    Tags:

    • Right
    • Prone
    • Hamstring
    • Post-Injury
    Pro Tip

    Before beginning large-scale athlete testing, establish a standard naming and tagging convention across your entire organization. Consistency ensures that coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and sport scientists can quickly locate, compare, and report on strength data without confusion.

    Key Takeaway

    A well-organized tagging strategy is one of the most valuable habits you can develop when using TruStrength. Consistent test names and tags make filtering data easier, improve reporting efficiency, simplify side-to-side comparisons, and help ensure meaningful longitudinal tracking of athlete strength over time.