V-Sit
Objective
To measure flexibility of lower back and hamstrings by reaching
forward in the V position.
Testing
A straight line two feet long is marked on the floor as the
baseline. A measuring line is drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of the baseline
extending two feet on each side and marked off in half-inchs. The point where the
baseline and measuring line intersect isn the "0" point. Student removes shoes and
sits on floor with measuring line between legs and soles of feet placed immediately
behind baseline, heels 8-12 inches apart. Student clasps thumbs so that hands are
together, palms down and places them on measuring line. WIth the legs held flat by a
partner, student slowly reaches forward as far as possible, keeping fingers on baseline
and feet flexed. After three practice tries, the student holds the fourth reach for
three seconds while that distance is recorded.
Rules
Legs must remain straight with soles of feet held perpendicular to
the floor (feet flexed). Students should be encouraged to reach slowly rather than
"bounce" while stretching. Scores, recorded to the nearest half-inch, are read as plus
scores for reaches beyond baseline, minus scores for reaches behind baseline.
Tips
Warm up by jogging before stretching your muscles. Practice every
day for this test, holding stretch for 15-20 seconds with 10 seconds breaks. Do not
stretch to the point of pain.
*Resource used to create this page: The Test Manual from the PCPFS, September 1989.
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