7 Stage Abdominal Strength Test

The purpose of this test is to measure the strength of a players abdominal muscles. Each player gets as many attempts necessary to try and complete the highest level possible for them. The players feet must remain stationary and flat on the floor throughout the entire attempt. If the players feet leave the floor it is considered a failed attempt. Players score is the highest level completed successfully.

Level	Rating	Description	Start	Finish
0	Very Poor	Cannot perform Level 1
1	Poor	Player lies on his back with his arms extended. The player attempts to curl up until his wrists can touch the outside of the knees.
2	Fair	Player lies on his back with his arms extended. The player attempts to curl up until his elbows can touch the knees.
3	Average	Player lies on his back with his arms folded across his abdominals. The player attempts to curl up until his chest can touch his thighs.
4	Good	Player lies on his back with his arms folded across his chest. His hands grip the opposite shoulders. The player attempts to curl up until his forearms can touch his thighs.
5	Very Good	Player lies on his back with his fingers touching the sides of his head. The player attempts to curl up until his chest can touch his thighs.
6	Excellent	Player lies on his back with his arms stretched out above his head, hands lightly gripped together. The player attempts to curl up until his chest can touch his thighs.
7	Elite	Player lies on his back with his arms stretched out abve his head, hands lightly gripping a 5 lb (2.5 kg) weight. The player attempts to curl up until his chest can touch his thighs.