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DAY 4 — PEAK SPEED & AGILITY

TEST 7

SPARK EXPLOSIVE POWER

YOUR GOAL

Cover at least 12 feet when doing a double broad jump.

WHAT IT MEASURES

—Explosive power

—Ability to absorb force

—Ability to redirect force

—Balance

WHY IT MATTERS

○ Most fitness tests delude you into thinking a run or sprint is enough to assess athleticism. That’s not the case.

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