©2014 AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE @ THIS TEST MEASURES POWER IN THE UPPER EXTREMITIES. THIS TEST IS especially appropriate for clients who take part in sports where upper- body power is important (e.g., volleyball, swimming, and field events such as javelin and shot put). This is also an appropriate power test for wheelchair athletes, if modified. The kneeling overhead toss test is simple to administer and does not require much time. Supplies: • 2-kg (4.4-lb) medicine ball for females • 3-kg (6.6-lb) medicine ball for males • Tape measure • Foam pad • Open area for throwing Kneeling overhead toss ANAEROBIC POWER: KNEELING OVERHEAD TOSS Pre-test procedure: • After explaining the purpose of the test, describe and demonstrate the procedure. Allow the client to perform a few practice trials before administering the test. • The goal of the test is to throw the ball as far as possible using a two- handed overhead throw. 3 The client must not rotate the spine or favor one arm over the other. 3 The knees cannot leave the mat and the feet must stay in contact with the mat. 3 The client thrusts the ball outward, allowing him- or herself to fall forward and land in a push-up position. • Proper technique and trajectory both play important roles in achieving maximum distance. A 45-degree trajectory angle is optimal. Test protocol and administration: • The client kneels on the pad with the body upright. The upper legs are vertical and parallel to each other. • Hand the client the medicine ball. The client grasps the ball from both sides, using wide, open hands for added control. • The client holds the ball in front of the body with outstretched arms. He or she brings the ball back overhead, leaning backward from the knees and, without hesitation, launches the ball forward. • The spot where the ball initially lands is used for measurement. Measure from the outer edge of the launch line to the central point of the ball’s landing point. • Allow three trials and record the maximum distance achieved on the testing form. Measurements are recorded in feet and inches. • Trainers should record the client’s performance and use the results as a baseline against which to measure future progress.

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THIS TEST MEASURES POWER IN THE UPPER EXTREMITIES. THIS TEST IS especially appropriate for clients who take part in sports where upper-body power is important (e.g., volleyball, swimming, and field events such as javelin and shot put). This is also an appropriate power test for wheelchair athletes, if modified.

The kneeling overhead toss test is simple to administer and does not require much time.

Supplies:• 2-kg (4.4-lb) medicine ball for females• 3-kg (6.6-lb) medicine ball for males• Tape measure• Foam pad• Open area for throwing

Kneeling overhead toss

ANAEROBIC POWER: KNEELING OVERHEAD TOSSPre-test procedure:• After explaining the purpose of the test, describe and demonstrate

the procedure. Allow the client to perform a few practice trials before administering the test.

• The goal of the test is to throw the ball as far as possible using a two-handed overhead throw. 3 The client must not rotate the spine or favor one arm over the other. 3 The knees cannot leave the mat and the feet must stay in contact with

the mat.3 The client thrusts the ball outward, allowing him- or herself to fall

forward and land in a push-up position.• Proper technique and trajectory both play important roles in achieving

maximum distance. A 45-degree trajectory angle is optimal. Test protocol and administration:• The client kneels on the pad with the body upright. The upper legs are

vertical and parallel to each other. • Hand the client the medicine ball. The client grasps the ball from both

sides, using wide, open hands for added control.• The client holds the ball in front of the body with outstretched arms. He or

she brings the ball back overhead, leaning backward from the knees and, without hesitation, launches the ball forward.

• The spot where the ball initially lands is used for measurement. Measure from the outer edge of the launch line to the central point of the ball’s landing point.

• Allow three trials and record the maximum distance achieved on the testing form. Measurements are recorded in feet and inches.

• Trainers should record the client’s performance and use the results as a baseline against which to measure future progress.