The push is a tricky one. It trips up so many people, because they rely on brute strength. But the push is not solely about brute strength. Yes, it helps to have it, but proper technique and positioning trumps strength (if you want a full tutorial...
The vault can be a big time suck. But it doesn't have to be. Like other parts of the test, getting through the vault takes skill and strategy. I've seen people shave off 3-5 seconds off their overall time (sometimes more) just by fixing up their...
The 18" hurdles looks straightforward; you jump over one, take a few steps, and jump over another. In the first few laps, they still don't seem too bad. But as fatigue sets in, the jumps start getting sloppier and sloppier. One reason for the sloppiness? It's...
Energy conservation is key to running a successful POPAT. Part of that conservation comes from pacing the 6 laps. And part of that conservation also comes down to how you run the course and tackle each obstacle. You want to be as efficient as possible. If...
By comparison, the pull rotations are generally easier to perform than the push. Which is precisely why you're more likely to make a mistake. How do you figure? Because it's easier, there's a tendency to lose focus and relax at the wrong time. This typically happens at...
Is that even possible? Of course it is! And I'll tell you how. A lot of time is wasted in the transitional areas. Those are: The course to the machine The pull to the push The machine to the vault The falls to the jumps and the...
The 3 foot vault poses a problem for many people. On video it doesn't look like much. It doesn't sound like much either when you hear 3 feet. But when seen in person, it looks anything but easy. People start conjuring up images of things going wrong...
In a previous post, I covered 3 Ways to run the PARE stairs. For anyone in the process with a municipal force that uses the POPAT, you'll know that running the POPAT stairs is a little different than the PARE. For one, there's 6 steps for...
It's common to think the fronts falls as a burpee style movement. You may even treat it like a push-up. There's nothing wrong with those methods, but I find you end up working harder doing a burpee style or push-up style front fall. I propose an easier...
When it comes to simulating the push/pull machine, it's easier to simulate the pull compared to simulating the push. In this post, I'll cover how you can use bands to replicate the pull. Check out the video below: https://youtu.be/1wns4WhcrnI If you need to refer on the technical aspects...