Question

A 21 year old male client had the following results during his initial assessment:

Height: 72 inches
Body Weight: 210 pounds Bench Press 1RM: 200 lbs. Leg Press 1RM: 400 lbs. Sit-ups (1 minute): 50
Sit and reach (using S & R box): 15 inches
Which of the following should he make his primary goal?
A Core strength
B. Lower body strength
C. Muscular endurance
D. Upper Body Strength
E. Hip/ low back flexibility

Answer 1

The primary goal for the 21-year-old male client should be to improve his upper body strength, as his bench press figures suggest it is not proportionate to his lower body strength.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the physical assessment results of the 21-year-old male client, it appears that his upper body strength is the area that requires primary attention. His bench press 1RM (one-repetition maximum) is 200 pounds, which compared to his body weight of 210 pounds and a leg press 1RM of 400 pounds, suggests a disproportion. The relatively lower bench press figure indicates that his upper body strength is not on par with his lower body strength. Additionally, the fact that he can perform 50 sit-ups in one minute demonstrates good muscular endurance and performing 15 inches on the sit and reach test indicates at least average hip/low back flexibility. Therefore, to balance his overall physical profile, focusing on upper body strength would be most beneficial.