Healthguider’s Top Fitness
Sit-ups: A Measure of Strength
Sit-ups are a good measure of abdominal and lower back
strength. Ensure however, that you execute the exercise
correctly to prevent any possible injury. If you have a
history of abdominal or back injury it is advisable to avoid
sit-ups altogether. Never do more than you feel comfortable
with and stop as soon as it begins to hurt.
- Lie flat on the floor.
- Bend your knees so that the soles of your feet are
flat to the floor.
- Initially your shoulders should be touching the floor
with your arms close to your side and the palms of your
hands facing downwards.
- Now raise your head and slide your hands forward on
the floor and then return to the relaxed position.
- Your aim is to repeat the move as many times as possible
within one minute.
Excellent scores are as follows:
Age |
Female |
Male |
18 - 29 |
25 - 45 |
30 - 50 |
30 - 39 |
20 - 40 |
22 - 45 |
40 - 49 |
16 - 35 |
21 - 40 |
50 - 59 |
12 - 30 |
18 - 35 |
60+ |
11 -25 |
15 - 30 |
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