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How the Sit-and-Reach Test Works

Procedure

1. Sit on the floor with legs straight and feet flat against a sit-and-reach box. 2. Reach forward as far as possible, keeping knees straight. 3. The box is set so that the feet are at the 26 cm mark. Reaching the toes = 26 cm.

Benchmarks (Male 18-30)

RatingDistance Excellent>34 cm Good28-34 cm Average20-27 cm Below avg15-19 cm Poor<15 cm

Why Flexibility Matters

Good hamstring and lower-back flexibility reduces injury risk, improves posture, and enhances athletic performance. It tends to decrease with age without regular stretching.

Esempio Risolto

A 25-year-old male scores 25 cm on the sit-and-reach test.

  1. Reach = 25 cm (9.8 inches).
  2. Excellent threshold for male 18-30 = 34 cm.
  3. Average threshold for male 18-30 = 25 cm.
  4. The score of 25 cm is at the average threshold.
  5. Rating: Average.