Joint Flexibility Self-Test
Assess your flexibility with these simple, standard tests.
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Before you begin, please provide some basic information. This helps us provide a more accurate assessment of your results based on general population data. Ensure you are warmed up before attempting these tests.
Test 1: Sit & Reach (Hamstrings & Lower Back)
Instructions:
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight ahead.
- Place a yardstick or measuring tape between your legs, with the 15-inch mark at your heels.
- Slowly reach forward with both hands as far as possible, holding the position for 2 seconds.
- Note the distance you reached on the measuring tape.
Test 2: Shoulder Flexibility (Zipper Test)
Instructions:
- In a standing position, reach one hand over your shoulder and down your back.
- Reach the other hand up your back from below.
- Try to touch or overlap your fingertips.
- Have a partner measure the distance between (or overlap of) your fingertips. If they overlap, record as a positive number. If there's a gap, record as a negative number.
- Repeat on the other side and enter your best score.