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OBJECTIVE: To explore the ability of the upper limb loading during a seated push-up test (ULL-SPUT) to determine the presence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS: Older adults (n= 110; 62 females, average age approximately 77 years) were cross-sectionally assessed for sarcopenia using standard measures (handgrip strength, appendicular skeletal muscle mass, and walking speed) and the ULL-SPUT. RESULTS: Data from standard measures indicated that 44 participants had sarcopenia. The ULL-SPUT index of &lt; 16.9\u00a0kg\/m2 for females (sensitivity = 86%, specificity = 78%, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC] = 0.85) and &lt; 19.7\u00a0kg\/m2 for males (sensitivity = 73%, specificity = 69%, AUC = 0.83) could optimally identify participants with sarcopenia. CONCLUSION: The ULL-SPUT index could be used to screen and monitor older adults with sarcopenia in various clinical, community, and home settings. 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