Which test assesses the flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back using a yardstick measurement?

• A. Sprint Test
• B. Sit and Reach
• C. Skinfold
• D. Functional Movement Screen

Answer: (B)

Flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back is being assessed. The Sit and Reach test uses a yardstick to quantify how far you can reach while keeping your legs straight and your feet against a box. The distance you can reach reflects how flexible the hamstrings and lower back are—the farther you reach, the greater the flexibility. It’s a straightforward way to measure this specific ability with a simple, repeatable setup. Other options gauge different things: a sprint test measures speed, a skinfold test estimates body fat, and the Functional Movement Screen looks at overall movement quality across multiple patterns rather than a single flexibility measure.