People train for years to do this - The Spanish Special Forces fitness test
Magnus Midtbø・14 minutes read
The individual underwent a physical test for special ops access in the Spanish military, scoring well in endurance and pull-ups but struggling with push-ups and sprints. Despite achieving a score of 6.5 out of 10, equivalent to a colonel rank, the participant demonstrated potential for advancement to a higher rank like a general in the future.
Insights
- The participant excelled in endurance exercises, particularly in pull-ups, showcasing strengths in physical resilience and stamina.
- Despite weaknesses in push-ups and sprints, the individual displayed commendable performance in the physical test, indicating potential for advancement to higher military ranks like a general, emphasizing strong endurance capabilities and overall good performance.
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What are the requirements for sit-ups in the Spanish military test?
Sit-ups require touching knees, 2/3 back on mat.
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Summary
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Spanish Military Special Ops Fitness Test Success
- The test being attempted is for special ops access in the Spanish military.
- The first exercise is sit-ups, with a requirement of touching the knees and having 2/3 of the back touch the mat.
- There is a 2-minute time limit for sit-ups, with a maximum score of 115.
- Push-ups require hands to meet nipples, chin on the mat, and no resting in the middle.
- The maximum score for push-ups is 10, with a score of 2 being average.
- Pull-ups must be done without releasing the bar, with a maximum score of 31.
- The participant scored 13.5 out of 31 in pull-ups.
- The 100m sprint has a minimum time of 13 seconds, with the participant completing it in 12.45 seconds.
- The participant successfully navigated a maze simulation in under a minute.
- The final exercise is a 3,000m run with 20kg weight, focusing on pacing oneself.
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"Endurance shines in physical test performance"
- The individual completed a physical test involving running, hiking, and endurance exercises, achieving a time of 15 minutes and 40 seconds, with strengths in endurance and pull-ups but weaknesses in push-ups and sprints.
- Despite scoring a 6.5 out of 10, which equates to a colonel military rank, the individual's performance was commendable, with potential to reach a higher rank like a general in the future, showcasing strong endurance capabilities and overall good performance in the test.
