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Human Movement Analysis — The Book
The complete HMI system in print. Eight movement assessments, thirteen mobility screens, and a full corrective exercise library — written for trainers who want a system they can actually use.
Back to HomeHuman Movement Analysis for Personal Trainers is the full HMI system in a single, teachable reference — written by James and Christine Kling after more than a decade of applying it with real clients at Body Basics in Boise, Idaho.
What's Inside
The book covers the complete HMI workflow from first observation to final reassessment. It walks through the six-step Corrective Movement Philosophy, all eight compound movement assessments with pass criteria and common compensation patterns, all thirteen single-joint mobility screens with exact degree thresholds, and the full Smash → Stretch → Activate corrective exercise library for every screen.
It is written for working personal trainers and movement coaches who need a system they can apply consistently — not a textbook to reference once and shelve.
8 Movement Assessments
Compound patterns — squat, hip hinge, lunge, single-leg balance, and more — with clear pass criteria and coaching cues.
13 Mobility Screens
Single-joint screens with measurable thresholds — external hip rotation at 45°, ankle mobility at one hand-width, and eleven more.
Full Corrective Library
Smash, Stretch, and Activate protocols for each screen — specific exercises, not generic suggestions.