Out with the sit-up, in with the curl-up! (Robertson Modified Curl-Up Test for abdominal muscular endurance): An article from: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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From the supplier: The greater chances of low back hyper tension and pain in the full range-of-motion (ROM) sit-up, especially where the hip flexors are concerned, makes this type of exercise dangerous. A safer test of abdominal muscular endurance is the Robertson Modified Curl-Up Test. This test is easy to execute with a testing board or frame, and involves a reduced risk of injury and less strain on abdominal muscles.

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Title: Out with the sit-up, in with the curl-up! (Robertson Modified Curl-Up Test for abdominal muscular endurance)
Author: Pamela A. MacFarlane
Publication:JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 1993
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v64 Issue: n6 Page: p62(5)

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