• SECURE ONLINE SHOPPING
    Paying on BlackBoxFitness.com is always safe; via PayPal, iDEAL or Credits you can use our secure SSL-procedure.
  • EARN MONEY AS AN SELLER
    Are you fitness expert and you have writing skills? Become an author at BBF. Register today and start publishing
  • SAVE MONEY BUY CREDITS
    You can also buy credits to purchase publications. You can save on your purchases up to 25%

THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF PUSH-UPS AS A MEASURE OF UPPER BODY STRENGTH FOR 11-12 YEAROLD FEMALES

Free

Introduction: Push-ups have been used in many fitness tests to measure upper body strength and endurance, also known as arm and shoulder girdle strength and endurance (ASGSE).  However, there is a need for a valid and reliable push-up test protocol for younger girls. 
Aims: The intent of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of a modified push-up test as a measure of ASGSE in 11-12 year old girls.

 

  • Pages: 8
  • Type: Articles
  • Language: English
  • Categories: Fitness