1 minute press up test

Question 1

What is the method for the press up test?

Answer 1

Perform a warm up, then take to the press up position. Do as many press ups as possible within a minute. Full pres up is where the elbow is bent at 90 degrees and then fully extended.

Question 2

What component of fitness is measured?

Answer 2

Muscular Endurance (Upper Body)

Question 3

What is the unit of measurement?

Answer 3

Reps/Minute

Question 4

What are the advantages of the press up test?

Answer 4

Quick and easy, No`specialised equipment

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of the press up test?

Answer 5

Human error of counting the press ups

Question 6

What could affect the reliability of the press up test?

Answer 6

Could be influenced by the type of warm up that is carried out beforehand

Question 7

What could affect the validity of the press up test?

Answer 7

Only measures muscular endurance in the upper body.

Same type of press ups must be performed