The push/pull machine is a unique piece of equipment. There's nothing else like it, and there's nothing that simulates the feel of the machine. The only way to get better at it, is to practice on the machine itself. Which presents a challenge. How does one...
Of the two tasks you perform on the machine, the pull is the easiest (unless you're a 100 lbs lightweight, it could be a struggle). That doesn't mean there are no challenges to it. I've seen plenty of people still mess up the pull. One of those...
The push is deceptively hard. You don't realize how challenging it is until you've done it, especially after running 6 laps of the course. The mistake many people make is to think the push is simply an upper body exercise. They rely on their arms and...
As much as improving your fitness is important to prepare for the PARE test or POPAT test, learning the ins and outs of the course, as well as how to pace yourself for the tests is just as important. It's more than just being the fittest...
If you ever find your heels slipping out of your shoes, it could be one of two reasons: 1 - You didn't tie your shoes snug enough 2 - Or you're not employing the heel lock method Very good chance it's reason # 2. What's the heel lock method?...
In the post, "3 Reasons for Passing the PARE/POPAT", I highlighted why Redliners are successful so that you know what it takes to prepare. After writing the post, it got me thinking about the opposite: why do people fail? There are many reasons, with most falling...
The process to becoming a police officer is long, stressful, and competitive. You have to make sure you’re on point in every stage of the process. And this is before you make it to the training academy. At every stage you need to make sure you’re...
Today is the last part in the POPAT training series and I’ll go over some tips and tricks to help you be successful for the test. If you want to read the previous parts, check out Part 1: Cardio Training and Part 2: Strength Training. The...
In part 1 of the "Training for the POPAT" series, I discussed the importance of cardio training, and offered some workout examples you can use to improve your cardio fitness. Having a high level of cardio fitness is necessary for a successful POPAT, but it...
Cardio is a bit of a generic term. It's a catchall term that could be mean anything and everything. Some people think of the treadmill or the bike when you say cardio. Others think of training for a marathon. Then you got some who say you can improve...