Mr Q is a 50 year old carpenter who needs to maintain a lungeposition while he lays floorboards. Recently, he has noticed thathe is having trouble maintaining this position with his right legforward for the duration that he needs for his work (5 minutes at atime). He has no injuries or medical history that would limit hisability to participate in a training program. Â
a) You decide to establish a baseline for Mr Q’s current abilityto maintain a squat. Nominate the test procedure you would use.Justify the selection of that test procedure. Nominate theparameter of physical capacity being assessed and, the outcomemeasure for the test and how you would use that outcomemeasure.
b) You decide to give Mr Q three (3) exercises to improve hisability to lunge. Briefly describe the exercises that you havechosen and state your selection of exercise variables (e.g.frequency, intensity, time [sets, repetitions], type).