OPT Testing Day

On Saturday January 22nd, I decided to complete the OPT testing challenge. It comprised of 3 tests which I have detailed below. I have also attached a quick 3 minute video detailing my exercises.

Feel free to try these out, and post your results to comments.

Test #1: 1 rep max split jerk from rack

My sets were as follows
- 5 x 135
- 5 x 150
- 3 x 165
- 1 x 185
- 1 x 205 (10lb PR) I wore a belt for this lift but still very pleased with the PR

Test #2: 50 handstand push-ups for time

My time to complete was 4:11. I was very happy with this effort. Back in May, I did AMRAP (as many reps as possible) of handstand pushups in 10 minutes and only managed 47, so I'll accept 50 hspu in less than half that time.

Test #3: AMRAP kettlebell snatches in 10 minutes (1.5pood/1pood)

Apparently, I read somewhere that this is one of the tests they use for the US Secret Service and in order to pass, you need a score of 200! Wow! My total reps in 10 minutes was 166. I used 1 pood (16kg) for this test. At the end of it, my forearms were pretty bruised. Enjoy the video!