| Starting Position |
- Position force platforms directly in front of, but not touching, the chair
- Sit upright in the chair
- Hands crossed on chest
- One foot on each force platform
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| Protocol |
- [OPTIONAL STEP] Enter chair height - The height of the chair can be manually entered (in metres).
- Zero plates - Zero the plates. Ensure nothing is touching the plates during this step.
- Weigh individual - Measure the individual's weight while they are standing upright on the plates.
- Assume starting position - Ask the individual to assume the starting position on the plates.
- Stabilise individual - Instruct the individual to remain completely still with their feet resting on the force plates for 2-3 seconds before, and between each rep in the test, and to stand stationary for 1 second between the standing and sitting phases of each rep.
- Perform test - Instruct the individual to:
- Lean forward (nose over toes); then
- Extend their hips, knees, and ankles to assume a standing position; then
- Stand still for 1 second; then
- Flex their hips, knees, and ankles to assume a sitting position; then
- Remain completely still for 2-3 seconds before beginning the next rep.
- Repeat - Repeat step 6 to record the desired number of reps.
- Complete the test - Click to stop the recording and check the results.
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