2.4.1. The Sit-and-Reach (SR)
This test was conducted to evaluate lumbar and hamstrings flexibility and was performed according to procedures previously described elsewhere. During testing, subjects remained seated on the floor with extended knees and slightly separated legs with their feet pressed against the board. Arms were extended forward with the hands placed palms down on the upper surface of the scale. In this position, the subject bobs forward four times and holds the position of maximum reach on the fourth count. Two trials were conducted with a 30 s rest interval between trials. The mean value was used for statistical analysis [