This year, at Quest Fitness, we will be holding a fitness challenge! For a $5 admission you can enter! (Quest Fitness is not keeping any of it.) Whoever has the best over all improvement wins the cash pot! There are 4 exercises that you will be judged on.

Squats

Push-ups

Knee raises

Pull-ups

Squats must be performed with a minimum depth of top of the thighs parallel to the floor and a full lock out at the top of each rep. Arms may be raised in front, crossed, or placed on top of the head. Heels must stay flat the entire time.

Push-up depth must reach a minimum of 90 degrees of flexion as measured along the outside of the elbow and a full lockout must be achieved at the top of every rep. A straight body position must be maintained throughout the entire range of motion. No sticking your butt into the air or leaving your hips down on the ground.

Hanging knee raises must be performed with the knees being raised above waist level and a full extension of the legs at the bottom of every rep. Swinging shall be kept to a minimum. Arms must remain straight the entire set.

Pull-ups may be performed with an overhand or underhand grip. The chin must clear the bar at the top of each rep and a full extension must be reached at the bottom. Kipping will not be allowed. Chin-ups will be allowed, but you must do the same style of pull-ups both at the beginning and end of the challenge. If you choose to use a assistance band, you must use the same one through the entire competition.

Rests may be taken in between exercises, but each exercise must be completed in a single set. You may pause briefly between reps as long as the position is held (i.e. top of push-up position, bottom of pull-up, etc.)

The entry date starts 1/2 and entry closes 1/9. You will be allowed to take a progress test the week of 1/30, but it is not mandatory. The final test will start on 2/27 and officially end 3/6. Entry will be allowed via Skype or FaceTime. But the $5 must be paid at entry.

Good luck, and may the gains be with you!

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