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Evidence-Based Lower Limb Assessments for Strength, Endurance, and Functional Capacity normative data strength-endurance Jan 16, 2026

Lower-limb function underpins independence, work capacity, and athletic performance. While isolated strength tests provide useful data, they often fail to reflect real-world movement demands.

Two of the most validated, time-efficient, and underused assessments in lower-body evaluation are:

  • The

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Measurz Testing Mode: Dynamic Endurance Explained measurz strength-endurance Dec 28, 2025

Being able to produce force once is only part of the picture.

In the real world — and in performance — what matters is the ability to repeat force consistently over time.

That’s where dynamic endurance becomes essential.

Dynamic Endurance Testing Mode in Measurz allows health and fitness professi...

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Measurz Testing Mode – Static Endurance measurz strength-endurance Dec 22, 2025

🕒 Measurz Testing Mode – Static Endurance

Static endurance tells you how long a client can hold force, how well they can resist fatigue, and how their tissues perform under sustained load.
Measurz makes this measurable — not guesswork.

📈 Live Force Graph

Shows the entire contraction curve in real ...

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Strength Endurance Test: Shoulder Isometric Endurance Tests (10% BW) strength-endurance Jan 29, 2024

The Shoulder Isometric Endurance Tests at 10% Body Weight (BW) for abduction, external rotation, and flexion are assessments similar to the ones at 5% BW, but with a higher resistance load.

Performing these tests typically involves:

  1. Setup: Assume a comfortable position, aligning the arm accord

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Strength Endurance Test: Calf Raise Endurance Test - Single Leg strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The Calf Raise Endurance Test - Single Leg is a fitness assessment that measures the endurance and strength of the calf muscles in one leg at a time. This test is often used in sports medicine, physical therapy, or fitness evaluations to assess lower limb strength and enduran

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Strength Endurance Test: Plank strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The plank is a core-strengthening exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to the top of a push-up. Here's how to perform it:

  1. Start Position: Begin by getting into a push-up position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to h

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Strength Endurance Test: Arm Curl Test strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The Arm Curl Test is a physical fitness assessment that measures upper body strength and endurance, specifically the strength and endurance of the arm muscles involved in curling motions. It is commonly used in fitness testing, exercise programs, and research studies. 

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Strength Endurance Test: 5-Time Sit-to-Stand Test strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The 5-Time Sit-to-Stand Test, also known as the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test, is a physical performance test that assesses lower body strength, lower limb power, and functional mobility. It measures the time taken to complete five consecutive sit-to-stand movements from a seated position.

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Strength Endurance Test: Hamstring Bridge - Endurance (DL+SL) strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The Hamstring Endurance Test - Double Leg assesses the endurance and strength of both hamstring muscles simultaneously. Here's a general way to perform it:

  1. Setup: Lie flat on your stomach with your legs straight and your hands placed under your hips for support.
  2. Movement: Engage your core and li
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Strength Endurance Test: Wall Sit strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The Wall Sit is an exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.

 

Procedure:

  1. Starting Position:

    • Stand with your back against a wall.
    • Lower yourself down until your knees are bent at approximately a 90-degree angle, as if sitting in an invisible chair.
    • Keep your
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Strength Endurance Test: Sit Up - 60 seconds & Endurance strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

Sit-ups in 60 seconds is a fitness test that measures the endurance of your abdominal muscles. To perform it:

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
  2. Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head (avoid pulling on your neck).
  3. Engage your cor
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Strength Endurance Test: Side Plank - Elevated with Leg Raises strength-endurance Jan 15, 2024

The Side Plank - Elevated with Leg Raises is an advanced variation of the traditional side plank that targets the obliques, core, hips, and glutes. Here's how to perform it:

  1. Setup: Begin in a side plank position, propped up on one elbow with your body forming a straight line from head to heels.

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