Muscular Endurance
Curl-up test. The curl-up abdominal fitness test requires the participants to perform as many curl-ups as possible. The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance, which is important in back support and core stability.
To perform the curl-up test, you will need a soft flat surface and a stop watch. A yoga or exercise mat is recommended but not mandatory. Laying on your back, cross your arms over your chest. Right hand on left shoulder, left hand on right shoulder. Knees are bent at 90 degrees, feet flat on the floor. A holder may assist you by holding the participants feet flat to the floor. One repetition is completed when the participant curls up, elbows touch the thighs, and shoulders return to the mat. Please make sure the participants head is not hitting the floor.
The test: As many CURL-UPS as you can perform in 60 seconds.
Starting on your back, arms crossed: The counter will say, "Go". From there the participant will have 60 seconds to complete as many curl ups as possible. Please note that if the participant fails to touch thighs, hands are falling off of the shoulders, or the participant is not returning to the starting position, that curl-up will not be counted.
The test: As many CURL-UPS as you can perform in 60 seconds.
Starting on your back, arms crossed: The counter will say, "Go". From there the participant will have 60 seconds to complete as many curl ups as possible. Please note that if the participant fails to touch thighs, hands are falling off of the shoulders, or the participant is not returning to the starting position, that curl-up will not be counted.
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