Introduction
You can use the trunk flexion test to assess the flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings.
This is an area crucial for athletes - as part of the core, it is implicated in almost all movement, and lack of flexibility here can impair performance and lead to injury. Regularly stretching this area is crucial for athletes.
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What is the point?
The point of the trunk flexion test is to monitor the development of the lower back and hamstring flexibility.
What do you need?
- A non-slip surface
- A yardstick
- An assistant
How do you do the test?
- Remove shoes
- Sit on the floor with your legs out straight, feet 12 inches apart
- Place a yardstick between your legs, with the 15-inch mark level with your feet - the zero inch mark should be close to your knees
- Place one hand on top of the other, finger tips aligned
- Exhale and slowly lean forward, sliding your fingers along the yardstick as far as possible
- Repeat three times
- Assistant records best measurement
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What results you'll get :
There is no normative data for this test, so results are comparative over time - by comparing the results with previous tests you will be able to assess the effectiveness of your flexibility work.
What is being measured again?
This is a good way to assess low back and hamstring flexibility.
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