The US Secret Service Snatch Test (abbreviated SSST) has become a benchmark workout. There is a score, and it can be compared to others. Here are the basics:
- Use a 53#KB (or 24kg)
- Do as many snatches as possible
- In 10 minutes
- Switch hands as necessary
- Tally total repetitions
Here is an article that fully explains it. From DragonDoor.
I did this today. I'm using the sleepiness of 4am as my excuse as to why I thought this was to be completed with a 35#KB (duh!). I also purposely added the difficulty of tapping the ground between each repetition. With that variation, I was able to collect some good data with regards to Power Output. My score: 178. That's a pretty poor score, but I'm not even going to let that factor in. Again, I did not do the snatch movement as prescribed (as I did a more challenging option) but I did use a lighter load. In the coming weeks, I will tackle the SSST with the proper form and proper weight for an accurate score.
Performance Output data:
Work = 41,500 ft-lbs
Power = 94 Watts
Power/BW ratio = 0.86 Watts/kg
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