Curl-ups
Objective
To measure the abdominal strength/endurance by maximum number of
curl-ups performed in one minute.
Testing
Have student lie on cushioned, clean surface with knees flexed and
feet about 12 inches from buttocks. Partner holds feet. Arms are crossed with hands
placed on opposite shoulders and elbows held close to chest. Keeping this arm position,
student raises the trunk curling up to touch elbows to thighs and then lowers the back
to the floor so that the shoulder blades touch the floor, for one curl-up. To start, a
timer calls out the signal "Ready? Go!" and begins timing student for one minute. The
student stops on the word "stop."
Rules
"Bouncing" off the floor is not permitted. The curl-up should be
counted only if performed correctly.
Tips
Train three to seven days a week, gradually increasing the number
of sets and repititions. Touch your elbows to your thighs instead of your knees to save
time. Keep your head off the mat (only your shoulder blades should touch).
*Resource used to create this page: The Test Manual from the PCPFS, September 1989.
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