The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia rendered a decision on June 10, 2014 that adds some much needed clarity to the definition of physical readiness standards and the policies a public safety agency is expected to enforce pursuant to their efforts to
Adaptations to Training: Part 2
Tests of muscular endurance, that is the ability to sustain a sub-maximal force, include the timed one-minute sit up test and the push up test. Muscular strength is the ability to generate high amounts or maximal force, typically one time. The bench press test measures the amount of force the upper body can generate in the bench press position.
Again, it is important to note that public safety officers generally will not perform these tasks in the line of duty; these test events represent valid field measures of the attributes of muscular strength and endurance.
Adaptations to Training: Part 1
In the process of performing our duties, we will, on demand, develop tests and standards. These physical readiness tests take one of two forms: physical fitness test battery or job-task simulation tests. (We develop both but don't charge extra for it!) One of the first questions we get during the out-brief is: "How many people will pass (or fail) the test?"
Training Tips: 6 Push-Up Variations You've Never Tried - T Nation
6 Push-Up Variations You've Never Tried | T Nation.
Somehow an awful lot of people/writers/coaches/enthusiasts with a forum have a penchant for stating the obvious about things we've been doing for a long time.
This contribution by Joel Seedman however helps to break that mold a little. This is a follow up to an excellent article you can find here wherein he challenges our thinking on the correct push up technique.
Self Disclosure Warning: my shoulders will be lifting a forkful of birthday cake to my mouth for the 53rd time later this year, which I believe makes my shoulders 106 years old...One of them has been overhauled and the other has a torn rotator cuff muscle.
Seedman's rotational approach to push ups is making a lot of sense to my thinking and my shoulders.
Give this a shot and give us some feedback when you have a minute.