Station 3: Weight Carry - "Take the Problem Away"

This station is not timed but you will be required to begin the weight carry within 30 seconds of the completion of station 2. This involves picking up an 80 lb torso sack in a safe manner using both hands. Once the sack is off the ground it may be carried with the arms and must be in front of the body. You will carry the sack a distance of 50 feet and then lower it to the floor in a controlled manner.

The torso sack must be carried in front of the body with both hands and/ or arms demonstrating hand grip, elbow flexor, back and leg muscular strength/ endurance. The torso sack must not be carried on the hip or shoulder. The material of the sack must be gripped with the hands to initiate the lift and carry which will demonstrate hand grip strength. Scooping the weight off the floor with the arms is generally unsafe lifting technique and is not allowed.

If you are unable to lift and carry the 80 lb torso sack a distance of 50 ft, you will be deemed to have failed the test.

This is a heavy weight for most persons and thus the risk for injury is high if a poor lifting technique is used. It is important to keep the back in neutral, secure the weight and lift with the legs.