Reply With Quote
You couldn't do it in a gym environment, but if I were you I would somehow rig a 165 pound sandbag and practice that way.I"m not sure how to replicate the "dragging" in a gym environment, other than loading a huge backpack with weights.
Christina
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks
New Client prepping for Fire Fighter Entry Test Anyone dealt with this before. I have the test requirements...lots of it is pretty standard. The one test they have to do is a lot of weighted sprinting and dragging a 165lb dummy. I"m not sure how to replicate the "dragging" in a gym environment, other than loading a huge backpack with weights.
Thoughts?
You couldn't do it in a gym environment, but if I were you I would somehow rig a 165 pound sandbag and practice that way.I"m not sure how to replicate the "dragging" in a gym environment, other than loading a huge backpack with weights.
Christina
ACSM-CPT, NSCA-CPT
If you have a question about personal training please post it on the forum instead of sending me an email or private message. Chances are your questions will help someone else. Thanks!
I agree use sand bags. not all gyms have them however. you might also get some thick canvas bags from Lowes etc and fill it with dirt or something and drag it around.
Joe
Sand bags are definitely a great tool if they're accessible. If not, the closest movement you can train is the deadlift. Though it doesn't duplicate the movement of dragging exactly, it will increase posterior strength and therefore will train similar recruitment patterns.
How about resistance sprints where a band is placed around the clients hips, or shoulders and then you (the trainer) hold the end, squat low to the ground and provide resistance as the client runs? Used this a lot with clients training for intense military tests.
Posting Permissions 
Bookmarks