The standing broad jump has long been used across athletic and military domains as a validated indicator of lower-body power. It captures the same desired quality - explosive force production ...

The Army announced two major changes to its fitness standards Monday: soldiers in 21 combat jobs will have to pass a gender-neutral test, while the standing power throw — occasionally called the ...

The standing power throw event challenges soldiers to hurl a 10-pound medicine ball backward over their head for distance. At first glance, it may seem less directly connected to battlefield tasks ...