I. Objectives: To measure the lifting strength of an individual II.

Theory and Analysis: Leg and Back Dynamometer is designed to measure strength of major muscle groups in the back, legs and chest. Heavy duty base provides sure footing for safe use. Includes 300-pound pull dynamometer for testing subjects who have less strength than a full-grown adult, a 4 foot chain, a solid aluminum lifting bar with comfortable hand grips, and a lifting platform. The solid lifting platform, measuring 24 in x 24 in, is small enough for easy transportation. The pull dynamometer has several heavy-duty springs for long-lasting accuracy and a range of 25 to 300 pounds, in 5-pound increments. Application of equipment: can be used to measure the strength of an athlete can be use to measure percentile in the human such as to pull the hood of a car with 5 th percentile of a woman use for therapist to test the maximum strength of their patient can determine an appropriate training regimen for individuals recovering from injury

III. Materials: leg and back Dynamometer IV. Procedures: 1. Assemble by first connecting the hook on the lifting bar to the top ring of the pull dynamometer, then connect the hook from the chain to the bottom ring of the dynamometer; finally put the other end of the chain with the hook on the end of the platform. Assembling

WARNING: Not for use by any person possessing bodily injuries including those injuries to the back, shoulders, arms, legs, fingers, neck, wrist, etc. 2. Adjust height by connecting different lengths of the chain into the platform hook. Subjects should stand fairly close to the hook to avoid tilting the platform while pulling. The height should be adjusted such that the handle bar is located approximately 6 inches above the knees. 3. The user then must pull the handle with their hand as strong as they can without much force. Rapid jerking is not recommended. Have the subject stop pulling when he reaches his maximum effort and the needle on the dynamometer will remain marking his maximum effort.

Pulling the handle

BACK STRENGTH

For testing back strength, use a back dynamometer. Stand upright on the base of the dynamometer with your feet shoulder-width apart, your arms straight, and your fingers extended downward as far as possible on the fronts of your thighs. The bar is then attached to the chain so that it is 1 to 2 inches below your fingertips. Then bend forward slightly and grasp the bar. The correct position to life is with your back bent forward slightly at the hips and keeping your legs straight. Your head should be held upright, and you should look straight ahead. Lift steadily, keeping legs straight and feet flat on the base of the dynamometer. At the completion of the test, your back should be almost straight. If it is perfectly straight, the test should be repeated with the bar slightly lower.
LEG STRENGTH

The bar should be held in the center, with both hands together and with the palms facing toward the body. It should be at a level where the thighs and trunk meet. Your back must be kept straight as you pull as hard as possible on the chain and try to straighten your legs. Maximum performance will result when your legs are almost straight at the end of the lift. This will usually occur if the bar is attached to the dynamometer when the knees are bent at about 120 degrees.

Table 1 Strength Profile Chart (Men)

Table 2 Strength Profile Chart (Women)

V. Analysis: