General
This is an easy test to check the flexibility of your hamstrings. The hamstring flexibility test can be done at home.
Contents
The test consists of the following components:
- Measuring moment
Step-by-Step Plan
- Lie flat on the floor with your legs fully outstretched;
- Now lift one of your legs. It is important that your toes are pointing towards you and that you keep your knee straight;
- Lift it as far as you can while making sure that the other leg remains on the floor;
- Now have someone else place the bar next to your ankle (of the outstretched leg);
- The position of the bar compared to your leg that is still on the floor tells you something about the test result;
- Repeat this for the other leg and compare the result to the table below.
Result
| Result | Position of the bar |
|---|---|
| Excellent | Above the hip |
| Good | Between the hip and the middle part of your thigh |
| Average | Between the middle part of your thigh and your knee |
| Poor | Below your knee |
Requirements
- Flat surface
