Which exercise is used as a measure of muscular endurance?

Holding a plank.

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  1. Walking a mile
  2. Doing a back scratch
  3. Holding a plank ✔

Why: Planks and sit-ups measure muscular strength and endurance in the badge assessments.

Huh, didn't know that: Planks and sit-ups measure muscular strength and endurance in the badge assessments.

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A plank is a solid way to build a solid core.
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Answer: Holding a plank. Planks and sit-ups measure muscular strength and endurance in the badge assessments.

  1. Scouting America: Personal Fitness www.scouting.org/merit-badges/personal-fitness
    Record either the number of sit-ups done in 60 seconds OR how long a plank was held
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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