Core Stability

Prone double SLR

Assesses posterior core endurance

lay prone on a table with arms under their head, and lift up legs, record how long tester can last

ACSM curl up test

assesses core muscular endurance

lie on a mat and curl to the metronome provided(40bpm). tape should be placed on the mat at the end of the fingers and tape 2 is 12 cm away. maximum curls is 75

McGill torso test (extension)

posterior core endurance

lay prone on the table with a partner holding the ankles, the tester should wrap their arms around their chest and hold full trunk extension as long as possible

Mcgill torso test (flexion)

anterior core endurance

sit with knees bent with arms crossed against the chest

sit at a 60 degree angle bracing the core for as long as possible

Mcgill torso test (side plank)

Hold a side plank for as long as possible (foot on top is in front of you)