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title: "Powerline Bunkie Tests"
description: "The repeated source link covers a multi-position endurance battery and is best consolidated into one article."
url: https://help.matassessment.com/en/articles/137-powerline-bunkie-tests
collection: "Strength (Endurance)"
updated: 2026-05-07
language: en
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# Powerline Bunkie Tests

The repeated source link covers a multi-position endurance battery and is best consolidated into one article.

The Bunkie Test is a functional performance battery involving five plank-style test positions performed bilaterally. Research has reported descriptive data for healthy adults and describes the test as a way to assess aspects of core muscular endurance and line-based stability.

## Equipment Required

-   Bunkie bench, box or step of standard height
    
-   Mat
    
-   Stopwatch or **Measurz stopwatch**
    
-   Optional **Measurz AR measurement** for bench height and setup
    
-   Optional inclinometer for body alignment
    
-   Measurz platform for side, position, time, symptoms and comparison
    

## Protocol

The five positions are commonly performed bilaterally and may include anterior, posterior, lateral, medial and rotational line variations. The client holds each position for time until form failure.

## Scoring and Interpretation

Record hold time for each position and side. Compare:

-   Left versus right
    
-   Line-to-line differences
    
-   Baseline versus retest
    
-   Symptom response
    
-   Compensation patterns
    

## Normative Data, Benchmarks or Reference Values

A study of 112 healthy adults reported descriptive data for the Bunkie Test and noted that existing performance measures had previously relied heavily on clinical recommendations.

### Practical Guide

Many field protocols use **20–40 seconds** as a practical target per position, with some advanced clients progressing toward 40+ seconds. Use internal benchmarks and side-to-side comparison rather than rigid cut-offs.

## Reliability and Validity

Evidence is still developing. The Bunkie Test may be useful as a field battery, but exact interpretation depends on position, protocol, bench height and stopping criteria.

## Common Errors

Inconsistent bench height, poor alignment, hip drop, shoulder compensation, comparing modified versions and not recording symptoms.

## Measurz / MAT Recording

Record position, side, time, bench height, symptoms, compensations and retest date. Use AR measurement for setup and stopwatch for timing.

## References

Brumitt, J., Matheson, J. W., Meira, E. P., & others. (2015). The Bunkie test: Descriptive data for a novel test of core muscular endurance. _Rehabilitation Research and Practice_.

Cronin, J., et al. (2019). Assessment and application of the Bunkie test in college students. _Physical Therapy in Sport_.