How to measure sit-and-forth position

Sit-and-reach test is not unfamiliar to many people. It was very common to test sit-and-reach test during student days, especially during physical tests. Seated forward bend is a stretching exercise that can achieve the purpose of physical exercise. However, when measuring the precursor of the body, there are many things to pay attention to, especially some measurement details. How do you measure sit-and-reach position?

1. Place the instrument on a flat surface

Before testing, use a ruler to calibrate, that is, place the ruler on the platform, make the upper plane of the vernier level with the platform, and adjust the scale of the vernier to 0.

2. Before the test

Subjects should perform warm-up exercises on flat ground to prevent strain. The subject sits on a cushion connected to the box, with legs straight and not bendable, heels together, toes about 10-15 cm apart, steps on the vertical flat plate of the measuring meter, and hands together.

3. Action

Stretch out your arms and hands, gradually bend your upper body forward, and use the tips of your middle fingers to gently push the cursor on the ruler forward (no sudden forward movement is allowed) until you can no longer extend it forward.

4. Test meter

The inner edge plane of the pedal longitudinal plate of the tester is the 0 point, inward is a negative value, and forward is a positive value. Record in centimeters, rounded to one decimal place. If it is a positive value, add a "+" sign before the number, and if it is a negative value, add a "-" sign.

5. Notes

Warm up slowly before the test. When you bend your body forward and push your arms forward, your legs cannot bend. The push plate should be pushed forward at a constant speed, and no sudden force should be applied to cause the push plate to slide forward. The test action should be completed in one go. After the test is completed, the push plate will automatically reset and you must not block the push plate with your hands. The test equipment has the function of detecting one-hand side push. Once one hand leaves the push plate, the measurement stops. Candidates must cut their nails short before taking the test.