Whether you are a coach screening high school athletes or a fighter checking camp progress, the High5 test offers a 5-second snapshot of your functional explosiveness.
Without any back lift or wind-up, explosively press and extend your arms forward, releasing the ball at a 45-degree angle. You must keep your back pinned to the wall—do not arch away to gain leverage.
This test strips away technical lifting skill and isolates raw, explosive power from the hips, core, shoulders, and arms. Despite its name, the High5 test has nothing to do with slapping palms. The "High5" refers to the trajectory and follow-through of the movement—specifically, the height and extension at which the ball is released.
Your assistant should stand on your feet to prevent you from sliding forward during the throw. Your glutes, upper back, and head must remain in contact with the wall throughout the entire movement.
Whether you are a coach screening high school athletes or a fighter checking camp progress, the High5 test offers a 5-second snapshot of your functional explosiveness.
Without any back lift or wind-up, explosively press and extend your arms forward, releasing the ball at a 45-degree angle. You must keep your back pinned to the wall—do not arch away to gain leverage.
This test strips away technical lifting skill and isolates raw, explosive power from the hips, core, shoulders, and arms. Despite its name, the High5 test has nothing to do with slapping palms. The "High5" refers to the trajectory and follow-through of the movement—specifically, the height and extension at which the ball is released.
Your assistant should stand on your feet to prevent you from sliding forward during the throw. Your glutes, upper back, and head must remain in contact with the wall throughout the entire movement.