Flexibility Tests

We will begin your flexibility training with some simple flexibility tests like:
  • Trunk Extension
  • Hamstring
  • Hip Flexor
  • Calf
  • Shoulder

Making sure your body can move when it is supposed to is an essential part of being a Fitness Woman. If focusing on joint mobility is not something you do on a regular basis, there is a good chance you are not where you should - or deserve - to be. You owe it to yourself to take these tests and find
out what you need to be working on.


Trunk Extension Flexibility Test

Fitness Woman demonstrating the trunk extension flexibility test starting position.
Lay down on your tummy with your hands just under your shoulders. Push your upper body up and keep contact with your hips to the floor. Move slowly and stop if there is any pain. Fitness Woman demonstrating the proper trunk extension flexibility test.

***Remember***
While a workout should challenge you physically, it should never be painful. Pain is the body's way of telling you something is wrong.

Stop any activity immediately if it hurts you and consult your doctor.


You pass this test if...

...your elbows are straight and your hips are still on the floor.


I have heard the addage said many times, "No pain, no gain". This is simply not true. Pain is a messenger who rarely brings good news.

Even muscle soreness is an indication that we may not be warming up or cooling down propery.


Hamstring Flexibility Test

Fitness Woman demonstrates the proper form for the hamstring flexibility test. Lay on the floor on your back with both legs straight. Lift one leg up, keeping your knees straight.

You pass this test if you have a 90 degree angle or greater. (Make sure you can do this with both legs.)

This is one of those areas that commonly haunts a large majority (Even amongst the gym-attending crowd.

If you are one of the many, don't worry. Let me show you how you can increase your hamstring flexiblity.



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