general warm up (10 minutes) Americanas x 40 reps Adex club inside mills x 20/20 reps Sanddune fist walks x 50 reps Adex club front clean & squat x 15 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) squat cleans set up and light reps dips set up and light reps squat clean/dips tests (based on eachContinue reading “Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity tests 3 & 4”
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Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity test 2
general warm up (10 minutes) Sanddune power steps x 50 reps kettlebell figure 8’s x 40 reps kettlebell swings x 30 reps resistance band sumo high pulls x 20 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) deadlift set up and light practice deadlift test (based on each person’s training journal) Note–No conditioning or accessory work
Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity test 1
general warm up (10 minutes) Sanddune fingertip hand walks x 50 reps resistance band pull a parts x 50 reps resistance band archer pulls x 25/25 reps Adex club pull overs x 25 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) bench press set up and light practice bench press test (based on each person’s training journal)Continue reading “Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity test 1”
Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity tests for July 10 & 11
Note: All testing is individualized working from each athlete’s training journal, in particular their last test scores**. If they have hit the target number of reps on the last ten minute test, they progress to a 3RM test this time. when 3RM approach or exceed previous 1RM, then a new 1RM test is given. generalContinue reading “Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity tests for July 10 & 11”
Cave Strong-Quarterly strength & work capacity tests July 10-22, 2017
Starting next Monday we will be testing five different barbell lifts and two bodyweight exercises. Testing will involve 10-minute tests, 3 RM tests, and as needed 1RM. Technique must be correct for reps to count!
The value of testing
Some people love to compete, but many do not. While competition is a valid way to test your capabilities, it is not for everyone. You will hear people say, “I only compete against myself.” That statement is true in many cases, but they still need a way to measure their progress, even if it isContinue reading “The value of testing”
Quarterly Strength Tests run all this week
Every three months our people are tested for one rep. max. on each of 5 lifts bench press deadlift strict shoulder press back squat squat clean Each lift must be done with correct technique to be counted full range of motion correct bar path smooth controlled movement Everyone is expected to exceed their previous 1Continue reading “Quarterly Strength Tests run all this week”
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