Chapter 8 - 3 Test_2
The strength test was simple: perform ten repetitions each of the bench press, squat, and deadlift without any equipment, and that would be considered completion.
Then, the total weight lifted across the three exercises would be added up, and for men, reaching 500 kilograms, and for women, 350 kilograms, would mean passing the strength test.
The rules sounded simple, but in reality, they were tough.
This standard was just on the cusp between having talent and not. Those with even a slight talent could achieve a total weight of 500 kilograms with a few years of proper training, hard work, and the aid of current fitness technology.
Unfortunately, most people can't stick with the training, and their efforts are so low that they never reach the point where talent comes into play.
Those who dared to come for the test were fairly confident of passing.
Ji Xinghuo was no different.
He did not go to watch others take the test and instead chose a corner to silently warm up after removing his clothes.
He began with a series of stretching exercises to get his blood flowing faster, then picked up two 5-kilogram dumbbells and lay on an incline bench for some dumbbell fly and row exercises. He switched to heavier dumbbells, and finally started working with the barbell, gradually increasing the weight.
After about ten minutes, Ji Xinghuo's body was warmed up, and he started sweating slightly.
"Ji Xinghuo." The examiner called out loudly, "Is Ji Xinghuo here?"