PHYSICAL TEST

Meaning Of Muscular Strength

muscular strength, muscular power

Muscular strength is one of the important component in physical fitness. Muscular strength is a extent of force a muscles or a group of muscles can exert against resistance for short duration as in anaerobic activities. Muscular strength is essential for performing daily routine work easily and smoothly such as Lifting weight, climbing stairs, etc. 

IT CAB BE MEASURED BY "KRAUS-WEBER TEST"

#Kraus-Weber test-

Here, measurement consist of six testes. All these tests are commonly categorized under Weber test.These tests are supposed to measure the minimum muscular fitness of the individual. These tests are graded on the pass-fail basis. But partial movements on each test can be scored in the scale from 0-10.

# Administration of Kraus-Weber tests-

Kraus-Weber tests

1. Test No.1- The subject lie down in a supine position, i.e., flat on his back and hand behind the back. The examiner hold the subject feet to keep him on the ground. The subject ask to perform one sit up, he passes this test . If he cannot raise his feet he is fail.

Kraus-Weber tests

2. Test No. 2- The lying position of the subject remain same i.e.,supine position expect that his knees are bent and ankle remain in touch with his buttocks. He is asked to perform full sit ups, he passes this test If he is unable to raise his shoulder from the ground , he score 0 .

Kraus-Weber test-

3. Test No. 3- The subject lie in the supine position i.e., lies flat on his back with his hand behind the neck. He is asked to raise his feet 10 inches from the ground. His knees should be straight. The examiner count till 10 sec. The subject passes this test if he hold that position for 10 seconds. Scoring from 0-10 depends on the number of seconds the subject holds the appropriate position.

Kraus-Weber tests

4.Test No.4- The subject lies in the prone position, i.e., on his stomach with pillow under his lower abdomen and his hands behind his neck.The examiner hold his feet down. The subject is asked to raise his chest, head and  shoulders, while the examiner count for 10 seconds. he passes this test if he is able to hold the exact position up-to 10 seconds. Scoring from 0-10 depends on the number subject holds the exact position.

Kraus-Weber tests

5. Test No.5 - The subject position remains the same, but the examiner holds his chest down. The subject is asked to raise his feet. His knees should be straight. The examiner count til 10 sec. Scoring from 0-10 depends on the number of seconds the subject holds the position.

Kraus-Weber tests

6.Test No.6- It is also known as floor-touch test. It measure the  flexibility of the trunk. The subject stands erect, bare foot, hands at the side and feet together. He is asked to lean down slowly to touch the floor with finger for 3 sec. In this test, bouncing or jerking is not allowed. The examiner holds the subject knees in order to prevent any bend, in case it occurs. Scoring from 0-10 depends on the number of second the subject holds the position.