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Subject performs as many bent knee sit-ups as possible within 60 seconds. Subject can rest between reps if unable to sit-up
continuously. Subject should be encouraged to perform one or two trial repetitions before test.
- feet anchored by partner or apparatus
- knees bent 90°
- hands clasped behind neck
- elbows travel beyond or make contact with knees
- back of shoulders must return to floor
1 Minute Sit Up Test (Men)
| Age |
18-25 |
26-35 |
36-45 |
46-55 |
56-65 |
65+ |
| Excellent |
>49 |
>45 |
>41 |
>35 |
>31 |
>28 |
| Good |
44-49 |
40-45 |
35-41 |
29-35 |
25-31 |
22-28 |
| Above average |
39-43 |
35-39 |
30-34 |
25-28 |
21-24 |
19-21 |
| Average |
35-38 |
31-34 |
27-29 |
22-24 |
17-20 |
15-18 |
| Below Average |
31-34 |
29-30 |
23-26 |
18-21 |
13-16 |
11-14 |
| Poor |
25-30 |
22-28 |
17-22 |
13-17 |
9-12 |
7-10 |
| Very Poor |
<25 |
<22 |
<17 |
<9 |
<9 |
<7 |
1 Minute Sit Up Test (Women)
| Age |
18-25 |
26-35 |
36-45 |
46-55 |
56-65 |
65+ |
| Excellent |
>43 |
>39 |
>33 |
>27 |
>24 |
>23 |
| Good |
37-43 |
33-39 |
27-33 |
22-27 |
18-24 |
17-23 |
| Above average |
33-36 |
29-32 |
23-26 |
18-21 |
13-17 |
14-16 |
| Average |
29-32 |
25-28 |
19-22 |
14-17 |
10-12 |
11-13 |
| Below Average |
25-28 |
21-24 |
15-18 |
10-13 |
7-9 |
5-10 |
| Poor |
18-24 |
13-20 |
7-14 |
5-9 |
3-6 |
2-4 |
| Very Poor |
<18 |
<13 |
<7 |
<5 |
<3 |
<2 |
Source: adapted from Golding, et al. (1986). The Y's way to physical fitness (3rd ed.)
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