Flexed Arm-Hang Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequentperformance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind thefactors that may influence the results.

Objective
The objective of this test is to monitor the muscular endurance of the athlete's elbow flexors and shoulder extensors.

Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require:
Bar above head height topwatch !ssistant

How to conduct the test

This test requires the athlete to perform and hold a chin up position" using a bar above head height" for as long as possible.
The athlete warms up for #$ minutes The athlete uses a flexed arm hang position with the palms of the hand facing them %sing their arms the athlete raises their chin above the bar to the &start position& 'nce the athlete is in the &start position& the assistant starts the stopwatch The athlete is to maintain the &start position& for as long as possible The assistant stops the stopwatch when the athlete's chin drops below the top of the bar or ($ seconds has elapsed The assistant records the time the &start position & was held for

Analysis
!nalysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's previous results for this test. )t is expected that" with appropriate training between each test" the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's strength endurance *+otten #,,$-.#/

Target Group
This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability
Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. 0eliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity
Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences" conclusions" and decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development *1ate #,,(-.2/

Advantages
3inimal equipment required imple to set up and conduct

Disadvantages
!ssistant required to administer the test

Referenced

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!age Reference
The reference for this page is:
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Associated !ages
The following

ports +oach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

!rticles on 1erformance 4valuation 4valuation and 1erformance Tests

Additional "ources of #nfor$ation

9or further information on this topic see the following:
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