Fitness
It’s harder than it looks.
If you nail it, though, youve definitely earned some bragging rights.
The strength and mobility test in question was created byDr.
Dan, DPT, a TikTok-famous physical therapist.
Thats because folks tend to either focus onstrength trainingorflexibilitywhen working out.
Slowly return to an upright position, then lower your body straight down.
Lightly tap your bent knee to the ground, then stand back up.
This is much harder than it looks, Dan says in his video.
If you could do it, thats a good indication that youre strong and mobile.
Theres also abalancingelement since the whole thing happens on one leg.
Thats likely becausePilates focuses on both strength and flexibility.
One user commented on his video saying This humbled me, to which Dan replied Same.
If a PT struggles with the test, you know its got to be hard.
Countless people are stitching Dans video… with varying degrees of success.
User@lee.ch04gave it a try.
While she thought she was built different, she too toppled over.
And honestly, its a mood.
It looks like its the squat portion of the test that sends the challenge off the rails.
She eventually got it, though, after a couple of tries.
Itll also help topractice yoga or Pilatesto improve flexibility, mobility, and balance.
Regularfoam rollingwill also release any muscle tension thats built up whileincreasing your range of motion, she tells Bustle.
Adequate rest and recovery, as well as proper nutrition, are also important factors in improving overall strength.
Practice somecompound exercises like deadlifts and lunges to work multiple muscle groups at once, says Sabat.
These moves will encourage all the parts of your body to work more cohesively together.
If you cant nail this challenge, thats totally OK.
There are plenty of other strength and mobility tests you’re able to try.
No matter what, remember that you might still work on your mobility and strength skills.
Studies referenced:
Shaffer, SW. (2014).Y-balance test: a reliability study involving multiple raters.
