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    The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance, focusing on core stability and back support. It involves a partial sit-up motion that minimizes hip flexor involvement, and normative values are provided for fitness assessment. This test is applicable for personal fitness tracking, fitness assessments, sports performance evaluation, and rehabilitation programs.

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    The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance, focusing on core stability and back support. It involves a partial sit-up motion that minimizes hip flexor involvement, and normative values are provided for fitness assessment. This test is applicable for personal fitness tracking, fitness assessments, sports performance evaluation, and rehabilitation programs.

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    The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance, focusing on core stability and back support. It involves a partial sit-up motion that minimizes hip flexor involvement, and normative values are provided for fitness assessment. This test is applicable for personal fitness tracking, fitness assessments, sports performance evaluation, and rehabilitation programs.

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    The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance, focusing on core stability and back support. It involves a partial sit-up motion that minimizes hip flexor involvement, and normative values are provided for fitness assessment. This test is applicable for personal fitness tracking, fitness assessments, sports performance evaluation, and rehabilitation programs.

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    GROUP 4

    Curl-up Test

    Introduction: @RhenLiz All Access (yt.com)


    The curl-up exercise is one of the most common exercises that target
    the abdominal muscles. The curl up exercise works on the endurance of the
    abdominals, important in back support and core stability. Having abdominal
    muscles with high endurance helps prevent low-back pain.
    The curl-up requires use of the abdominal muscles to curl the upper
    body off the floor. It requires only a partial sit up and hence the hip flexors
    (iliopsoas is the strongest hip flexor) do not participate in the movement.
    Research has shown that in a full sit up the hip flexors do most of the work
    (Physiopedia).
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    Objectives:
    The objective of the curl-up test is to measure the abdominal strength and
    endurance.
    Health-Related Components Assessed:
     Muscular Endurance

    -is a muscle’s, or group of muscles’, ability to repeat a specific


    movement over and over again.
    Equipment Needed:
     Yoga Mat (optional)

     Measuring Strip ( if not available,use tape or markers to mark the


    correct curl-up distance on the floor.)
     Assistant

    Procedure: @RhenLiz All Access (yt.com)


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    1. Lie on your back on an exercise mat with your knees bent and feet flat on
    the floor

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    2. Curl your head, neck and shoulders forward, until your fingers reach the
    other side of the mark.

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    3. Return to the starting position.

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    4. Repeat curl-up after every three (3) seconds , while the assistant assures
    that the head returns to the floor.
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    Below are normative values can be used as a guide. Alternatively you can
    simply record the clients initial test result and use this to show progress
    against in future tests (Physiopedia).
    Fitness Category Male Female
    Excellent >32 >25
    Satisfactory >25-32 >15-25
    Needs Improvement >25 >15

    Applications:
    Personal fitness tracking:
    Individuals can use the curl-up test to monitor their own progress in
    developing core strength and identify areas where they need to focus
    their training efforts.
     Fitness assessments:
    Used in various fitness programs like the FitnessGram to measure
    abdominal strength and endurance, allowing trainers to identify
    individuals who may need targeted core strengthening exercises.
     Sports performance evaluation:
    Coaches can use the curl-up test to assess an athlete's core strength and
    identify potential weaknesses that might impact performance in their
    sport.
     Rehabilitation programs:
    Physical therapists may incorporate the curl-up test to monitor progress
    in patients recovering from back injuries or abdominal surgeries,
    ensuring proper core engagement during rehabilitation exercises.

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