Chest Press Test
 This widely used test measures the muscular strength of the upper body. A one repetition maximum (1 RM) or a predicted maximum from the equation can be used. The estimation equation is safer to use on many populations and is therefore recommended.
Procedure:
Adjust the seat height so that the grips make an imaginary line crossing the lower portion of the sternum. Allow the participant to acclimate to the motion of the machine prior to testing. The Starting Position: Arms fully extended, back firmly against pad, feet either flat on floor or on foot rest. Have the participant use the kickstart to help get the arms to an extended position. Record the number of repetitions and weight or record the 1 RM.
Formula:
Maximum weight (1RM) / Body weight (lbs.)
1 plate = 12.5 lbs. on the Cybex chest press
½ plate = 6 lbs. “ “
Males
| Age |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+ |
| Excellent |
> 1.26 |
> 1.08 |
> 0.97 |
> 0.86 |
> 0.78 |
| Good |
1.17-1.25 |
1.01-1.07 |
0.91-0.96 |
0.81-0.85 |
0.74-0.77 |
| Average |
0.97-1.16 |
0.86-1.00 |
0.78-0.90 |
0.70-0.80 |
0.64-0.73 |
| Fair |
0.88-0.96 |
0.79-0.85 |
0.72-0.77 |
0.65-0.69 |
0.60-0.63 |
| Poor |
< 0.87 |
< 0.78 |
< 0.71 |
< 0.64 |
< 0.59 |
Females
| Age |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60-69 |
| Excellent |
> 0.78 |
> 0.66 |
> 0.61 |
> 0.54 |
> 0.55 |
| Good |
0.72-0.77 |
0.62-0.65 |
0.57-0.60 |
0.51-0.53 |
0.51-0.54 |
| Average |
0.59-0.71 |
0.53-0.61 |
0.48-0.56 |
0.43-0.50 |
0.41-0.50 |
| Fair |
0.53-0.58 |
0.49-0.52 |
0.44-0.47 |
0.40-0.42 |
0.37-0.40 |
| Poor |
< 0.52 |
< 0.48 |
< 0.43 |
< 0.39 |
< 0.36 |
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