30 Second Sit Up Test

Eurofit Sit-Up Examination

The sit-upwards test is a measure out the endurance of the abdominal and hip-flexor muscles. The aim of this examination is to perform as many sit-ups equally you tin in 30 seconds.

purpose: This test measures the endurance of the intestinal and hip-flexor muscles.

equipment required: floor mat or flat basis, stopwatch, partner to hold feet.

pre-examination: Explain the exam procedures to the bailiwick. Perform screening of health risks and obtain informed consent. Prepare forms and record basic information such equally age, superlative, body weight, gender, test conditions. Perform an appropriate warm-up. See more details of pre-exam procedures.

process: The aim of this test is to perform as many sit down-ups every bit you tin in xxx seconds. Lie on the mat with the knees aptitude at right angles, with the anxiety flat on the flooring and held downwardly by a partner. The fingers are to be interlocked behind the head. On the control 'Go', raise the chest so that the upper body is vertical, so return to the floor. Continue for thirty seconds. For each sit upward the back must return to touch the flooring.

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scoring: The maximum number of correctly performed sit ups in 30 seconds is recorded. The sit down up will not be counted if the subject fails to reach the vertical position, neglect to go along your fingers interlocked behind your head, arch or bow your back and heighten your buttocks off the ground to heighten your upper body, or allow your knees exceed a ninety-degree angle.