Kraus Weber Test: This test consists of 6 test items which indicate the level of muscular strength. Various Kraus Weber tests are:
Test no. 1 Sit-ups (legs straight)
Strength of abdomen plus psoas muscles: Lie down on a table in supine position; hands behind neck, partner holds the feet. Now perform sit up with straight legs. If the subject is unable to come up then zero score and 10 points when he performs a complete sit-up.
Test no. 2 Sit-ups (Knee Bent)
Strength of abdominal minus psoas muscles: The subject lies down in supine position but this time knees are bent, fingers interlocked behind neck. Now ask the subject to perform one sit up. Scoring is same as in test no. 1.
Test no. 3 Leg Raise Supine Position
Strength psoas and lower abdominal and back muscles:
The subject lies down in supine position, hands interlocked behind neck. Now ask the subject to raise his both feet at 10 inches height with knees straight. Hold for 10 seconds. 10 marks are awarded. Number of seconds held is the score of individual.
Test no. 4 Leg Raise Proline Position
To measure strength of upper back: Lie down in proline position, hands behind the neck. A pillow is kept under abdomen. Press the back. Now lift the legs 10 inches above the ground. Scoring same as in test no. 3.
Test no. 5 Upper Body Raise
To measure strength of lower back: The subject is asked to lie down in prone position with pillow under lower abdomen. Hands are inter locked behind the neck. Expert holds the feet down and asks the subject to raise head. shoulders and chest. As soon as the subject raises the chest, expert starts counting time.
Scoring: Same as test no. 3.
