Push Ups

Push Ups test muscular endurance, or the ability to contract the muscles repeatedly over a period of time, which indicates efficiency in movement and the capacity to do work.  It focuses on the shoulder girdle (deltoids, pectorals, and triceps) which is important in Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, and Rescue Operations.

Candidates must keep their legs and back straight while keeping their knees off the ground at all times.  From the "Up" position the Candidate lower themselves to the floor until their chest touches to within 3".  The candidate then pushes back to the "Up" position.  There is no time limit on this test.  Females' are allowed to use the modified push-up position (knees on the floor) or full body extension as reflected in the table below.

Score is the total number of push-ups done in the correct form.