Ladder
Extension
This component tests upper body strength, grip,
and endurance.
Description
You will raise a simulated ladder to its full height and lower it back to the
ground.
Preparation Tips
To prepare
for this event, you might attach a 75 pound bag to one end of a rope threaded
through a pulley or hung over a smooth round wooden or metal pole. The pole
or pulley should be located approximately 23 feet above the ground. Make sure
the weighted bag moves freely. You can practice pulling the weighted bag up
to the top of the pole or pulley and back down again - using a hand over hand
movement throughout the process. Wearing a backpack weighing approximately 30
pounds while practicing is a good idea.
