The Struggle Standard
The official Struggle Standard™ annual testing week.
This program contains no training — only standardized performance tests.
Complete all events exactly as written.
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
A
Back Squat
B
Overhead Press
C
Deadlift
D
Event 1 Total 2026
A
Broad Jump
B
Event 2 2026
C
Event 2 2026
Conditioning
D
Anaerobic Capacity Event 3
EVENT 3: ANAEROBIC WORK CAPACITY Workout Title Workout Description For Time: 12:00 Cap - 800 m run - 30 deadlifts @ 185 / 135 - 30 bar-facing burpees Execution Notes - Complete work in order - Deadlifts may be broken into sets - Burpees must be bar-facing, two-foot jump ***Note overall score on scorecard or in notes so that you can add up your total at the end of the week***
E
Event 3 2026
Conditioning
A
Event 4 - Bodyweight Capacity
Event 4 — Bodyweight Capacity Workout Description 5-Minute Continuous Window - Max strict pull-ups - Remaining time → hand-release push-ups *** Pull-ups must be completed first *** Execution Notes - No kipping - Any push-up before pull-ups forfeits remaining pull-ups - Rest as needed Scoring Fields - Strict Pull-Ups - Hand-Release Push-Ups Coach Notes Pull-ups = 2 pts / rep (Max 25 pull ups) Push-ups = 1 pt / rep Cap at 100 pts (Note your event points)
B
Event 4 2026
Conditioning
C
2 Mile Run
2-Mile Run — For Time Note Event Score for total at the end of the week.
D
Event 5 2026
Conditioning
A
Event 6 - Loaded Durability
Event 6 — Loaded Durability Workout Description For Time: 15:00 Cap - 400 m carry - :30 static hold - 100 m farmers carry - :30 static hold - 50 front squats Load Standards Carry / Hold - Male: 150 lb - Female: 100 lb Farmer Carry / Hold - Male: 75 lb - Female: 55 lb Front Squat - Male: 95 lb - Female: 65 lb Execution Notes - Same object for all carries and holds - Holds must be unbroken, carry does not need to be unbroken - No resting object on legs - Front squats must reach full depth
B
Event 6 2026
C
The Struggle Standard Final Score
