Push up position with one hand in the centre of each plate
Arms and back straight
Protocol
[OPTIONAL] Enter external load - The weight of the external load can be manually entered.
Zero plates - Zero the plates. Ensure nothing is touching the plates during this step.
Weigh individual - Measure the individual's full bodyweight while standing without an external load.
Assume starting position - Ask the individual to assume the starting position on the plates.
Stabilise individual - Instruct the individual to remain completely still, in the standing position for 2-3 seconds before and between each rep in the test.
Perform test - Instruct the individual to:
Keep their back straight; then
Flex their elbows to slowly descend; then
Extend their elbows to slowly ascend; then
Assume the starting position.
Repeat - Repeat step 6 to record the desired number of reps.
Complete the test - Click to stop the recording and check the results.
Test overview
The Push Up Test is a highly sophisticated way to examine a very common upper body and core strength exercise. It can be performed in standard or modified versions and with or without additional load added.
The Push Up can be easily used in:
Athlete profiling;
Fatigue and adaptation monitoring; and
A wide range of return-to-play scenarios.
The Push Up Test in ForceDecks reports information on numerous phases and offers excellent asymmetry analysis.
The goal of the Push Up Test is to perform a given number of repetitions with full range of motion.
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