TM-10-2

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Evaluating Your Isotonic Muscular Endurance Squats Objective: To measure the muscular endurance of the quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximum and minus and rhomboids‌the primary muscle being the quadriceps. Age level: Age 16 through college level. Reliability: Reliability coefficients range from .81 to .96. Objectivity: An objectivity coefficient of .91 was reported by Ward (2003). Validity: Face validity is generally accepted for this test. Equipment: Squat rack, Olympic bar, collar and free weights. Directions: The biomechanics for this exercise is exactly the same as those reported for the squat in the previous chapter. Score: The subjects score is the maximum number of repetitions he can perform on the exercise without stopping.

Bench Press Objective: To measure the muscular endurance of the pectoralis major and minor, the triceps and the anterior deltoids. Age level: Age 16 through college level. Reliability: Reliability coefficients range from .89 to .96. Validity: Face validity is generally accepted for this test. Equipment: A bench, Olympic bar, collar and free weights. Directions: The biomechanics for this exercise is exactly the same as those reported for the bench press in the previous chapter. Score: The subjects score is the maximum number of repetitions he can perform on the exercise without stopping.


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