How To Simulate The Push (PARE/POPAT Test, Push/Pull Simulation)

Without a doubt, the push is a very difficult thing to simulate. It is so specific, you can only truly practice on the push/pull machine itself. Still, I've found way to simulate it as closely as possible. Check out the video:

This simulation does require a partner though, preferably a strong partner. You'll also need some free space by a wall. And although optional, I suggest holding onto an implement between partners, something like a small bar. Otherwise clasping hands works too.

Here's how to set up:

- One partner ("partner 1") sets up against the wall. This partner will act as the machine.

- The other partner ("partner 2")  will set up in front of Partner 1 and both will hold onto the bar (or clasp hands).

- Partner 1 will provide resistance and push back. Partner 2 should be pushing Partner 1 into the wall.

- Partner 2 will work on the rotations, while continuing pushing Partner 1. Partner 1 will continue providing strong resistance, and try not to get pinned against the wall

The simulation doesn't give a true representation of the read deal, but it's pretty damn close. If anything, it gets you to focus on footwork and to continually be aggressive and push into the machine.

Got any questions? You can email me at redline.conditioning@gmail.com, or leave a comment below.

A New Addition to the Redline Conditioning Toolbox (PARE/POPAT/COPAT/SOPAT)

The push/pull machine can sometimes be a make or break for applicants when it comes to passing the test. But it's such a specialized machine; quite often the only time you get to try it is on test day itself. And even on test day you may only have 5 or 10 min to try it and get the feel for it. You get a sense of what the machine is like, but it doesn't prepare you for the difficult you'll face when under extreme fatigue.

You can simulate it the push/pull and I do have a few videos demoing ways to simulate it:

Pull Sim On A Cable Machine

Pull Sim With Resistance Tubing

Push Sim With a Partner

But the real deal is what you really need to be adequately ready for it.

In the past I've used the above methods to prepare my clients for the push/pull. Not anymore. I recently acquired my very own push/pull machine, and I'm very excited to use it with my current Redliners, as well as future Redliners looking to get into law enforcement.

The push/pull machine gives many fits, and the lack of availability to the machine has hampered many an applicant in proceeding forward in their application process. If you live in the Metro Vancouver area and have difficulty with the push/pull machine, then give me a shout. I'm located in the South Surrey and you can email me at redline.conditioning@gmail.com