push up test
Push-up test
Upper-body strength and endurance for ages 15-69
Instructions:
FOR GENTS:
Make sure your elbows are fully extended and your hands are directly under your shoulders. Put your forefoot or toes on the floor and keep your legs, hips, and back in a straight line. Then, lower yourself down by bending your elbows until your shoulders are at the same height as your elbows.
For the test, do as many push-ups as you can without stopping and record the number of repetitions. If you want, you can try doing one or two practice push-ups before you start.
FOR LADIES:
Make sure your elbows are fully extended and your hands are directly under your shoulders. Put your knees on the floor or mat and keep your hips and back straight in one line. Then, lower yourself down by bending your elbows until your shoulders are at the same height as your elbows.
For the test, do as many push-ups as you can without stopping and record the number of repetitions. If you want, you can try doing one or two practice push-ups before you start.
Evaluation:
To start, choose your gender and fill out your info on the left side. Then hit "Calculate" to see how well you do on the upper body muscular endurance test.
When you're ready to begin, try a couple of practice reps before you officially start the test.
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References:
Nieman, DC, Exercise Testing and Prescription: A health related approach, 4th ed., Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing, 1999.
Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness Operations Manual, 3rd ed., Health Canada, 1986.