Table 4.
Reliability and validity measures for upper limb endurance tests.
| Upper limb endurance | Measured variable | Reliability | Construct validity (correlation with self-reported climbing ability) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowing ergometry (162–164) | Con.-ecc. E | – | r = .85 (162) |
| Con. MS | Inter-session: ICC = .79 –.85 (163) | r = .72 –.73 (163) | |
| Arm crank ergometry (30, 49, 95, 165) | Con.-ecc. E | r = .20 –.56 (95) |
MS, maximum strength; E, endurance; con., concentric; ecc., eccentric.