ForceDecks Test: Push Up Protocol

• Push up position, one hand in the centre of each plate
• Arms and back straight

1. Select test type – Select "Push Up" from the Test Type drop down menu 
2. Zero plates – Ensure nothing is touching plates and click "Zero Platforms"
3. Step on plates – Ask individual to step on the plates.
4. Weigh individual – Click "Measure Weight". The individual must remain completely still, and the colour display must register green before accepting body weight.
5. [OPTIONAL] Enter External load – If applicable, the weight of the external load can be manually added in ForceDecks.
6. Stabilise individual – Instruct the individual to remain completely still, for 2-3 seconds before, and between each rep.
7. Start recording – Click "Start Recording"
8. Assume starting position – Ask individual to assume starting position.

Important: ensure there is no downward movement from the starting position, or the Push Up may be automatically detected as a CMJ.
Ensure the individual does not slide their feet forward or backward during the test

1. Perform push up - Instruct the individual to:
   1. Keep their back straight;
   2. Flex their elbows, slowly descending over 2 seconds; 
   3. Extend their elbows, slowly ascending over 2 seconds;
   4. Assume the starting position again; then
   5. Pause for at least 2-3 seconds in the starting position.
2. Repeat push up – Repeat step 9 for desired number of reps.
3. Stop recording – Click "Stop Recording"
4. Review – Review that reps and test type have been detected correctly. You can manually correct the test type and/or manually mark trial ranges, if required.
5. Analyse – Click "Analyse and Save" - to move directly to next individual; or "Click Analyse" – to review results