Chin Up Test

The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete’s arm and shoulder muscular endurance.

Required resources

To undertake this test you will require:

• Chinning bar
• Assistant.

How to conduct the test

The chins test is conducted as follows:

• Hang from the bar with your palms facing your body.
• Pull up until your chin is level with the bar.
• Lower so as to straigten your arms.
• Repeat as many chins as possible.
• Record the number of chins.

Analysis

Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results  of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.

Normative data for the chins test

Gender	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Above Average	Poor
Male	>13	9-13	6-8	3-5	3
Female	>6	5-6	3-4	1-2	0

Target group

This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual’s level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.