Push-up Test

This test of muscular endurance assesses the upper body and the procedure differs slightly for males and females.

 

Procedures for the test are:

Males

1. Subject Assumes push-up position: Body rigid and straight, supported on toes with hands shoulder-width apart and straight.
2. The subject must lower himself until his chest touches a rolled towel placed underneath him.
3. The back must remain straight and rigid throughout the movement.
4. If rest is taken it must be in the up position.
5. The score is the total number of correctly executed push-ups until exhaustion.

Females

1. The subject assumes the push-up position from the knees. Body, rigid and straight, supported by knees and hands which are place shoulder-width apart.
2. The subject must lower herself until the chest touches a rolled towel placed underneath her.
3. The back must remain straight and rigid throughout the movement.
4. If rest is taken it must be in the up position.
5. The score is the total number of correctly executed push-ups until exhaustion.

Results: Compare to peer group using norm table.

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