Questions and Answers
What does the Push Up Test measure?
What is the procedure for the Push Up Test?
Get on knees or toes, perform as many perfect push-ups touching a fist in front of you for 60 seconds, record findings then do again.
What does the Davies Test measure?
Stability and agility of the upper body.
Describe the procedure for the Davies Test.
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What does the Shark Skills Test measure?
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What is the procedure for the Shark Skills Test?
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What does the Bench Press Strength Assessment measure?
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What does the Squat Strength Assessment measure?
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What is the purpose of the Pulling Assessment?
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Describe the procedure for the Pulling Assessment.
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What are common compensations during the Pulling Assessment?
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What does the Pushing Assessment evaluate?
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What are common compensations during the Pushing Assessment?
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Study Notes
PUSH UP TEST
- Measures muscular endurance of the upper body.
- Participants perform as many perfect push-ups as possible in 60 seconds, aiming to touch a fist placed in front of them.
PUSH UP TEST PROCEDURE
- Begin on knees or toes.
- Perform push-ups for 60 seconds, recording findings.
- A second attempt should yield improved results.
DAVIES TEST
- Assesses stability and agility of the upper body.
DAVIES TEST PROCEDURE
- Place two pieces of tape on the floor, 36 inches apart.
- Start in a push-up position with each hand on the tape.
- Alternate touching the other hand to the opposite tape for 15 seconds.
- Repeat three times for accuracy and consistency.
SHARK SKILLS TEST
- Evaluates lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
SHARK SKILLS TEST PROCEDURE
- Draw nine squares on the floor.
- The client begins in the center of one box, hopping to each subsequent box while returning to the center each time.
- Perform the test twice with each foot, tracking time and penalties for mistakes.
BENCH PRESS (UPPER EXTREMITY) STRENGTH ASSESSMENT
- Measures one-repetition max strength for the upper body.
- This advanced test is intended for strength builders, not for general fitness or weight loss.
SQUAT (LOWER EXTREMITY) STRENGTH ASSESSMENT
- Assesses one-repetition squat max and overall lower body strength.
PULLING ASSESSMENT
- Evaluates efficiency and imbalances during pulling exercises.
PULLING ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
- Use cable machines for standing pull back, completing 20 repetitions.
- Monitor for neutral shoulders, neck and spine to identify compensations.
PULLING ASSESSMENT COMPENSATIONS
- Common compensations include low back arch, elevated shoulders, and forward head posture.
PUSHING ASSESSMENT
- Examines efficiency and imbalances during pushing exercises.
PUSHING ASSESSMENT COMPENSATIONS
- Look for arched back, elevated shoulders, and head forward posture.
PUSHING ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
- Similar to the pulling assessment but performed standing with back to the cable machine, pushing in a chest press manner.
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Explore key definitions and procedures for important fitness tests including the Push-Up Test and strength assessments for upper and lower extremities. This quiz helps reinforce understanding and retention of essential fitness concepts from NASM Chapter 6.
