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NHL Push & Pull Strength Tests
This is an upper body push and pull strength test, determined using the Strength Meter dynamometer. This test is part of the NHL pre-draft testing combine.
- purpose: this test measures upper body pushing and pulling strength
- equipment required: Strength Meter Dynamometer
- procedure: The device is placed over the shoulders of the player, and make sure the dial is reset to zero before you start. The handles are positioned in front of the body, parallel with the body and positioned at the level of the stomach. The player grasp the handles with the elbows at approximately 90° and the palms facing inward. The athlete stands with the feet placed shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent, and is instructed to either push or pull both handles with maximal effort in the horizontal plane (either away form the body or towards the body). The action should be performed with no jerky movements, and a rest period is allowed between trials.
- scoring: The score is read from the dynamometer. The best of 3 trials is recorded for each test (push and pull).
- advantages: this is a simple test to perform
- disadvantages: it is only possible to test one person at a time. The equipment is not readily available
Related Pages
- This test is part of the NHL pre-draft testing combine.
- other strength tests
