Fitness Assessment and Brief Overview

The object of the Trunk Lift is to lift the upper body off the floor (mats) using muscles of the back and hold the position to allow for measurement. The student being tested lies on the mat in a facedown position. Toes are pointed and hands are placed under the thighs. Place a coin or other marker on the floor (mat) in line with the student's eyes. During the movement, the student's focus should not move from the coin or marker. The student lifts the upper body off the floor, in a very slow and controlled manner, to a maximum height of 12 inches.