Physical ability test...

[Zoysya]

Okay another crazy question probably. But Im going to have to take some recruitment physical ability tests soon. Im curious about the 50-pound force door. Is it that difficult? How can I practice that? That may sound dumb that Im asking but I weigh 106, this isn't exactly a small amount of weight for me. Thanks in advance!

[krj]

What exactly does a "50 pound force door entail?" (I can guess but want to know for sure). What is the exact setup for the test? Does the department/academy have a walk-through of the test that you can attend (they will demonstrate, give training tips etc.) - or do they have a website that includes information about the test? Please provide more details (no guarentees that we can offer suggestions - but maybe if we had a better idea exactly what is involved.....)

[Zoysya]

I'm sorry, Ive read about this door on so many websites I guess I just thought it was something used in almost all departments. Ive never seen one so I can't say but the packet of info says "open a door with 50 pounds of resistance" and later says that you must "negotiate a 50 pound body force door." Id like to think that 50 pounds of pressure isn't really that bad but I just have no idea how to find out or prepare for it. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to think about it for me.

[BadgerFan]

Did you ever think of calling the dept and asking exactly how it's done?...pushing, pulling, etc, and then working out to gain strength in those areas you need it..... :rolleyes: