Men's Health Challenge Tests

The Single-Leg Squat Test

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Stand on a bench. Hold your arms in front of you and flex your left ankle so your toes point up. Bend your right knee and slowly lower your body until your left heel touches the floor. Pause 1 second, then push yourself up. That's one repetition.

The Vertical Jump Test

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Against a wall, extend your arm and mark your reach with chalk. Then jump as high as you can and make another mark. The space between marks is your vertical jump.

The Chinup Challenge

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Start from a full hang, hands shoulder-width apart, palms toward you. Pull your chin over the bar, and then lower your body back down.

The Pushup Test

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Assume the classic pushup position: legs straight, hands beneath your shoulders. Brace your abs. Keep-ing your body rigid, lower yourself until your chest touches the floor. Then push back up until your arms are extended.