Question

1a. the standard test for lower body muscular strength is the 1-RM front squat: true or false

1b. The margaria-kalamen stair test requires clients to run stairs, two steps at a time: true or false

1c. if a client can only complete 2 reps on the pull up test, then the test is considered an evalutation of muscular strength, not muscular endurance: true or false

1d. The NSCA Recommends that body composition evaluations should be conducted before the sit and reach test: true or false

1e. The NSCA recommends that the vertical jump is conducted before a 10 yard sprint in a given test battery: true or false

Answer 1

1a. False

1b.True

procedure: The athlete's weight is determined in kilograms. The athlete is given a few practice runs up the steps to warm up. The athlete stands ready at the starting line 6 meters in front of the first step. On the command "Go", the athlete sprints to and up the flight of steps, taking three steps at a time (stepping on the 3rd, 6th and 9th steps), attempting to go up the steps as fast as possible. The time to get from the 3rd step to the 9th step is recorded (either using a stopwatch or using switch mats placed on the 3rd and 9th steps), starting when the foot was in first in contact with the 3rd step, and stopped when the foot contacts the 9th step. Allow three trials of the test, with 2-3 minutes recovery between each trial.

1c. True

Men should be able to perform at least 8 pull-ups, and 13-17 reps is considered fit and strong. And women should be able to perform between 1-3 pull-ups, and 5-9 reps is considered fit and strong

1d.False

1e.True