Are You Ready? | Combat Standard Test

Published on January 2, 2024
Duration: 9:59

The Combat Standard Test (CST) is a rigorous fitness challenge designed by former SEAL Chadd Wright to simulate the physical demands of a half-day of SEAL land warfare training. It includes 25 front squats (135 lbs, cleaned from the ground), 100 calories on an Assault/Echo bike or 1.5-mile run, 100 strict burpee pull-ups, and a final 100-calorie bike or 1.5-mile run, all completed within a one-hour time cap while wearing a 20lb weighted vest.

Quick Summary

The Combat Standard Test requires 25 front squats (135 lbs, cleaned from ground), 100 calories on an Assault/Echo bike or 1.5-mile run, 100 strict burpee pull-ups, and a final 100-calorie bike or 1.5-mile run, all wearing a 20lb weighted vest within a 60-minute time cap.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Combat Standard Test
  2. 01:43Test Dedication & Overview
  3. 02:47Movement 1: Front Squats (135 lbs)
  4. 05:00Movement 2: Cardio (Assault Bike/Run)
  5. 06:03Movement 3: Burpee Pull-Ups
  6. 08:11Final Standards & Time Cap (20lb Vest)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specific movements and standards for the Combat Standard Test?

The Combat Standard Test includes 25 front squats (135 lbs, cleaned from ground), 100 calories on an Assault/Echo bike or 1.5-mile run, 100 strict burpee pull-ups (chest to ground, dead hang start), and a final 100-calorie bike or 1.5-mile run, all with a 20lb weighted vest within 60 minutes.

What is the purpose of the Combat Standard Test?

Developed by former SEAL Chadd Wright, the CST aims to replicate the intense physical demands of a half-day of SEAL land warfare training, testing an individual's overall fitness and resilience under fatigue.

What are the strict requirements for the burpee pull-ups in the CST?

For the 100 burpee pull-ups, your chest must make full contact with the ground during the burpee, and the pull-up must commence from a complete dead hang. No kipping or jumping is allowed.

Is there a time limit for the Combat Standard Test?

Yes, there is a strict one-hour time cap for the entire Combat Standard Test. This includes all four movements: front squats, cardio, burpee pull-ups, and the final cardio segment, while wearing the weighted vest.

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