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Quick Strike Test
The Quickstrike Test is part of the SPARQ rating system for boxing, and their protocol is listed here.
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purpose: to measure sustained punching power
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equipment required: instrumented 100-pound heavy bag, stopwatch, boxing gloves
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description / procedure: This test utilizes a specially instrumented punching bag that can record the force and timing of a hit. The subject is instructed to hit the bag as fast and as hard as possible for a set time period.
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scoring: the results include measures of peak punch and striking output
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target population: boxing
- comments: Strong verbal encouragement will help the subject achieve their maximal score. This test was used in the 3rd season of the Contender TV series to assess the fitness of the boxers.
Related Pages
- see a video of this test being performed
- a list of anaerobic fitness tests
- the SPARQ rating system for boxing
- about the SPARQ rating system
