Strength Test Free: High5

Without any back lift or wind-up, explosively press and extend your arms forward, releasing the ball at a 45-degree angle. You must keep your back pinned to the wall—do not arch away to gain leverage.

Sit against the wall, feet held down, and throw for distance. The number on the tape measure is your real-world power output. high5 strength test

This test strips away technical lifting skill and isolates raw, explosive power from the hips, core, shoulders, and arms. Despite its name, the High5 test has nothing to do with slapping palms. The "High5" refers to the trajectory and follow-through of the movement—specifically, the height and extension at which the ball is released. Without any back lift or wind-up, explosively press

| Rating | Men (Distance) | Women (Distance) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | > 7.5 meters (24.6 ft) | > 6.0 meters (19.6 ft) | | Excellent | 6.5 – 7.5 m (21–24 ft) | 5.5 – 6.0 m (18–19 ft) | | Good | 5.5 – 6.4 m (18–21 ft) | 4.5 – 5.4 m (14–17 ft) | | Average | 4.5 – 5.4 m (14–17 ft) | 3.5 – 4.4 m (11–14 ft) | | Needs Work | < 4.5 m (< 14 ft) | < 3.5 m (< 11 ft) | The number on the tape measure is your