dip, the duration of the test and the method of counting the number of completed push-ups. Fig. . : Good push-ups (above), bad push-ups (below) This helps in identifying and assessing muscular strength and endurance of the upper body.
Depending on which protocol is to be used, you may need a floor mat, metronome, beat drum, audio tape, clapping or stopwatch. Activity . Discuss the types of tests to measure leg strength. A standard push-up begins with the hands and toes touching the floor, the upper body and legs should be in a straight line, feet slightly apart, the arms at shoulder width apart extended and at a right angle to the body.
Push-ups can be started from a plank position. Align your body with your hands on the floor. Keeping the back and knees straight, lower the body to a predetermined point, to touch some other object, or until there is a degree angle at the elbows, then return back to the starting position with the arms extended. This action is repeated, and the test continues until the exhaustion or until individual is unable to perform it in rhythm or have reached the target number of push-ups.
Body should be in straight line from head to ankles. As you are going down, elbows should come to degrees. Hold this position and go up, hold the upward position. Scoring Maximum number of correct push-ups done by the participants at a specific given rate or time will be the score.
Abdominal Curl Abdominal curl test helps to identify and assess muscular strength and endurance of abdominal muscles. For this test, floor mat and stopwatch are required. The indi vidual has to lie in a supine position with flexed knees and elbows. Fingers of both the hands are clubbed with each other and are kept behind the head.
Individual is asked to raise his or her upper body and then come back to his initial position repeatedly till the given set of time duration ends. Score Number of curl ups done by the participants at a specified rate or in