Official Announcement of the Tests for the 2025 iF3 Asian Championships
Contents
INDIVIDUALS
Test 1 (Endurance)
As Many Repetitions As Possible in 3 Minutes of:
- 500 Meter Row
- Max Calories on the Air Bike in the remaining time
- Continue in this pattern every 3 minutes until you have completed a total of 200 Calories for Males or 150 Calories for Females
- No Rest Between Rounds
Time Cap: 30 Minutes (10 Rounds Maximum)
Test 1 Flow
On the start signal, Athletes will have 3 minutes to row 500 meters and then accumulate as many calories as possible on the Bike. Athletes may adjust the seat, handle, and the damper on the bike, but touching the monitor is not allowed. At the 3:00 mark, athletes will dismount from their bike and row another 500 meters. They will then return to their bike and continue accumulating calories. Athletes will continue in this pattern until they accumulate 200 calories for males or 150 calories for females or until 30 minutes (10 rounds) have elapsed.
The score is the total time it takes the athlete to complete the assigned number of calories or ifthey do not finish, then the total number of calories completed on the bike at the time cap.
Test 1 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries titled “Row ID 9.03,” and “Air Bike ID 9.05″ in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 1 Special Regulations.
- An athlete may dismount their bike before the 3 minute time cap each round, but cannot starttheir next 500 meter row until the next 3 minute round begins.
- Athletes may adjust the seat, handle, and the damper on the bike, but touching the monitor isnot allowed.
Test 2 (Strength)
Elimination Style Bracket
Round 1: Completed by All Athletes
For Time:
- Perform 1 Clean, Anyhow at each barbell:
- Males: 155 / 175 / 195 / 215 / 225 lbs
- Females: 115 / 125 / 135 / 145 / 155 lbs
Top 10/7 Times Move on to Round 2:
For Time:
- Perform 1 Clean, Anyhow at each barbell:
- Males: 195 / 225 / 245 / 265 / 275 lbs
- Females: 145 / 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 lbs
Top 5 Times Move on to Round 3:
For Time:
- Perform 1 Clean, Anyhow at each barbell:
- Males: 265 / 275 / 285 / 300 / 315 lbs
- Females: 185 / 200 / 210 / 220 / 230 lbs
Time Cap Each Round: 2 Minutes
Test 2 Flow, Movement Standards, and Special Regulations
Test 2 Flow
On the start signal, the athlete will approach the first barbell and perform 1 clean, anyhow. The athlete will then drop the bar in front of them, step over the bar to the next barbell and lift that bar and perform 1 clean, anyhow. The athlete will repeat this pattern at every bar, before dropping the final bar in front of them and stepping over it to run across the finish line and stop the time. The top 10 male times and the top 7 female times from the first round of this ladder will move on to round 2, which will flow in the same pattern but with heavier weights. The top 5times from round 2 will move on to round 3, which will flow in the same pattern but again with heavier weights.
Test 2 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see “Clean, Anyhow 3.01,” in the InternationalFunctional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 2 Special Regulations
- The athlete can reattempt a lift in the ladder if they do not make it the first time.
- Athletes will receive a “no lift” if they drop the bar behind them, even if the lift was otherwise successfully completed.
- If an athlete’s knee touches the ground that will result in a “no lift.”
Test 3 (Bodyweight)
4 Sets of a 3 Minute Amrap
Athletes will perform 4 AMRAPS of 3:00 minutes each with a 1:00 rest after each AMRAP
Each AMRAP Athletes will start from the beginning and Perform:
- 20 Toes to Bar
- 20 Alternating Pistols
- Max Reps Box Facing Burpee Box Jump Overs in the remaining time (24/20 inches)
Score = Total Number of Repetitions Completed Across All Four AMRAPS (Every Rep Counts)
Test 3 Flow
Athletes will begin each amrap by standing on the starting line. On the start signal, athletes willmove to their rings and perform 20 toes to bar. Athletes will then perform 20 alternating pistols.After they finish their pistols, athletes will move to their box and complete as many burpee box jump overs as possible in the remaining time. At the 3 minute mark, athletes will stop their burpee box jump overs, rest 1 minute, return to the start line, and prepare to start their amrap over from the beginning. After the rest is over, the athlete will start again with 20 toes to bar, 20 alternating pistols, and then continue accumulating burpee box jump overs. Athletes will continue in this pattern and perform a total of 4 x 3 minute amraps.
Test 3 Movement Standards:
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Toes To Bar ID 7.01,” “Pistol ID1.06,” “Object Facing Burpee Over Object ID 10.02” in the International Functional FitnessFederation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 3 Special Regulations
- Athletes may jump on top of the box or completely clear the box on their Burpee Box Jump Overs. If athletes choose to touch the top of the box, both feet must touch the top of the box.If the athlete chooses to clear the box, the feet must pass over the top of the box height, and cannot pass around the side of the box at lower than box height.
- Every repetition performed in this test will count toward the athlete’s score.
Test 4 (Skill)
1For Time
- 1-2-3-4-5 Rope Climbs
- 4-8-12-16-20 Alternating Freestanding Handstand Shoulder Taps
- 2-4-6-8-10 Bar Muscle Ups
Time Cap: 10 Minutes
Test 4 Flow Division
On the start signal, athletes will start their rope climbs. After finishing their first round of rope climbs, athletes will move forward and complete their designated number of handstand shoulder taps. After completing their shoulder taps, athletes will move to the bar and perform their first round of bar muscle-ups. After their bar muscle-ups, they will return to their rope, and begin their second round of rope climbs. Athletes will continue moving in this pattern in the same order but with the repetitions increasing each round. After the athlete’s final bar muscle-up in the fifth round, they will run across the line to stop their time.
Test 4 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Rope Climb ID 11.01,” “Handstand Hold ID 12.04 V.16 Movement” and “Bar Muscle-up ID 7.07,” in the International FunctionalFitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 4 Special Regulations Athletes
- The movement required on the handstand hold is a shoulder tap. The athlete must lift one arm off the ground and touch their shoulder and then return their hand to the ground before coming down from their handstand. The hand must return to the ground before the athlete can come down from their handstand in order for the repetition to count.
- Athletes must alternate arms.
- Athletes may choose whether to touch the shoulder on the same side or opposite side of their body.
- There will be a designated space the athletes must stay in when performing their shoulder taps.
Test 5 (Mixed) and Test 6 (Power)
Test 5 (Mixed)
4 Rounds for Time
- 60 Double Unders
- 30 Wall Balls (20/14 lbs)
- 15 Deadlifts (225/155lbs)
Time Cap: 18:00
Test 5 Flow
Athletes will start on the starting line. At the start signal athletes will perform their required number of Double Unders. They will then move on to perform 30 Wall Balls and 15 Deadlifts.They will then return to their rope for another round, starting again with Double Unders. Athletes will continue in this pattern until they complete four rounds.
Test 5 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Double Under ID 10.07,” “Wall Ball ID 15.04,” and “Deadlift ID. 2.01,” in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located at here.
Test 5 Special Regulations
- The rope must spin forward on double unders.
Test 6 (Power)
For Time:
- 15/12 Calorie SkiErg
- 12 Alternating DB Snatches (70/50 lbs)
- 15 meter Overhead Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (70/50 lbs)
Time Cap: 5:00
Test 6 Flow
At the start signal the athlete will ski their designated number of calories. They will then go to their dumbbell and perform a total 12 Dumbbell Snatches, alternating arms. Athlete will then take their dumbbell and perform a 15 meter walking lunge with the dumbbell overhead. They will then run across the line to stop their time.
Test 6 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “SkiErg ID 9.07,” “Snatch, AnyhowID 4.01,” and “Walking Lunge ID 15.06 Variation V.06 Overhead” in the International FunctionalFitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 6 Special Regulations
- Athletes may not leave the skierg platform until all calories are completed
PAIRS
Test 1 (Endurance)
“Death By Rowing”
Athletes will have 2 minutes to complete the required rowing distance for that round. One athletewill row at a time and athletes will alternate rounds. If the distance is completed within 2 minutesthe team will move on to the next round. If the athlete cannot complete the distance the team’stest will end. The max number of rounds is 10. Round 10 will be for max meters on the rower.
Meters To Be Completed Per Round:
- Round 1 570/520
- Round 2 580/530
- Round 3 590/540
- Round 4 600/550
- Round 5 610/560
- Round 6 620/570
- Round 7 630/580
- Round 8 640/590
- Round 9 650/600
- Round 10 Max Meters
Score: The score will be the last round which the pair successfully completed
Tie-Breaker: If eliminated before the final round, the tiebreaker is the distance rowed in the uncompleted round you were eliminated in. If the pair makes it to the last round, the tiebreaker will be the total number of meters rowed in the final round.
Test 1 Flow
On the start signal, Athlete 1 will have 2 minutes to row their designated number of meters. If they finish their allotted distance, then at the 2 minute mark Athlete 2 will row the designated number of meters for round 2. If they complete their distance within 2 minutes then Athlete 1 will start round 3 and complete the designated round 3 meters. Athletes will continue in this pattern until one of the athletes cannot finish their distance within the 2 minutes. Once this occurs the test will end for both athletes. The athletes score will be the last round successfully completed, with a tiebreaker of the number of meters rowed in the non-completed round. If athletes make it to the final round, their score will be 10 rounds with the tiebreak being the number of meters rowed in round 10.
Test 1 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries titled “Row ID 9.03,” in theInternational Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located at here.
Test 1 Special Regulations
- This test will be performed using 2 rowers.
Test 2 (Strength) and Test 3 (Bodyweight)
Test 2 (Strength)
For Total Weight Lifted:
Every Minute on the Minute for 5 Minutes
- 1 Clean and Jerk Per Athlete
Score: The total of the 5 lifts performed by Athlete 1 added to the total of the 5 lifts performed byAthlete 2.
Test 2 Strength Flow, Movement Standards, and Special Regulations
Test 2 Flow
On the start signal, both athletes perform 1 Clean and Jerk each minute for 5 minutes. There will be 2 barbells available for the pair. They may select whatever weight they desire, but once an athlete selects their starting weight they may not decrease from that number. Weight increases are allowed. However, each athlete may only make one attempt per minute. The 5 lifts performed by each athlete will be totaled together to get the team’s score for this test.
Test 2 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see “Clean, Anyhow ID 3.01,” and “Shoulder toOverhead ID 5.05” in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 2 Special Regulations
- The weight plates available for this test will be in pounds.
- The athlete may use any type of clean and any type of jerk that originates from the front rack for this test.
- A squat clean thruster or “Thruster jerk” where the athlete drops under the bar during the pressing portion of the lift is allowed for this test.
- Athletes will be responsible for changing their own weights during this test. The clips must be back on the bar before an athlete can begin any attempt.
- Athletes must remove all excess plates and equipment from the lifting area before beginning any attempt.
- Athletes will receive a “no rep” if they drop the bar behind them, even if the lift was otherwise successfully completed.
- Each athlete can only take 1 attempt every minute. If an athlete does not complete a successful attempt within the minute that athlete will score a 0 for that minute.
- Athletes can choose any starting weight, but may only increase the weight from that point during the test.
- If an athlete fails their attempt, they may not repeat it during that same minute and will receive a score of 0 for that minute.
- Athletes will have 1 minute upon entering the field to load their bars before the test begins.
- This test is scored by adding up the total weight of the clean and jerks successfully performed by Athlete 1 to the total weight of the clean and jerks successfully performed by Athlete 2.
Test 3 (Bodyweight)
4 rounds of a 4 Minute AMRAP of:
- 15 Synchronized Toes-to-Bar
- 15 Synchronized Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups
- 15 Synchronized Pistols
- Max Synchronized Burpee Box Jump Overs in the Remaining Time
- Rest 1 Minute Between AMRAPS
Athletes will continue working until 100 Burpee Box Jump Overs are complete or they have finished the 4th AMRAP, whichever comes first.
Score = Time to complete 100 Burpee Box Jump Overs. If less than 100 repetitions are completed, then the score will be the total number completed after the final amrap has ended.
Test 3 Flow
On the start signal, a 4 minute clock will start and both athletes will work in unison to complete 15 synchronized toes to bar, 15 synchronized chest to bar pull-ups, and 15 synchronized pistols. After completing their 15th pistol, the athletes will move to their box and perform synchronized burpee box jump overs until time runs out. At the 4 minute mark, the athletes will stop and rest for 1 minute before starting over with another 4 minute amrap of the same movements. Athletes will continue in this pattern until they complete 100 Burpee Box Jump Overs or until the 4 minute clock has expired in the 4th amrap.
Test 3 Movement Standards:
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Chest to Bar Pull-up ID 7.05,”“Toes to Bar ID 7.01,” “Pistol ID 1.06” and “Object Facing Burpee Over Object ID 10.02” in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 3 Special Regulations
- The athletes may choose to use the same leg or alternate on the pistols.
- On the Burpee Box Jump Overs athletes may choose to jump completely over the box without touching it, or may choose to jump on top of the box and jump or step down on the other side.
- If an athlete chooses to jump on top of the box, both feet must make contact with the top of the box on each repetition before dismounting.
- Please review the synchronization standards in the movement standards document to understand at which points the repetitions must be synchronized.
Test 4 (Mixed Relay 1)
3 Rounds For Time:
- Athlete 1 Performs 3 Rope Climbs and 25 Wall Balls (20/14 lbs)
- Then Athlete 2 performs 3 Rope Climbs and 25 Wall Balls (20/14lbs)
- *After each round the athletes will perform the prescribed movements on the worm
- Round 1: 10 Synchronized Worm Thrusters
- Round 2: 10 Synchronized Worm Thrusters + 10 Synchronized Worm Clean and Jerks
- Round 3: 10 Synchronized Worm Thrusters + 10 Synchronized Worm Clean and Jerks + 20 Meter Synchronized Walking Lunge With The Worm on the Shoulder
Time Cap: 18:00
Score= Time to complete the test
Test 4 Flow
On the start signal, Athlete 1 will complete 3 rope climbs and 25 wall balls. When Athlete 1 is finished with their work, Athlete 2 will begin and will complete 3 rope climbs and 25 Wall Balls. When Athlete 2 is finished, both athletes will pick up the worm and perform 10 synchronized worm thrusters together. Athlete 1 will then perform another round of 3 rope climbs and 25 WallBalls followed by Athlete 2. They will then perform 10 synchronized work thruster followed by 10 synchronized worm clean and jerks. The athletes will then perform 1 final round fo rope climbs and wall balls before heading to the worm one last time to perform 10 synchronized worm thrusters, 10 synchronized worm clean and jerks and a 20 meter synchronized worm walking lunge.
Test 4 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Wall Ball ID 15.04,” “Rope Climb ID 11.01,” “Worm Thruster ID 16.05” “Worm Clean and Jerk ID 16.07,” and “Walking Lunge ID 15.06 Variation Shoulder V.22” in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 4 Special Regulations
- Only one athlete can work at a time on the rope climbs and wall balls. The athletes cannot switch places until the working athlete has completed their round.
- See the iF3 Movement Standards document for synchronization standards for the worm movements.
Test 5 (Mixed Relay 2) and Test 6 (Team Strategy)
Test 5 (Mixed Relay 2)
For Time:
Athlete 1:
- 60/45 Calorie Air Bike
- 30 Snatches (135 lbs/95 lbs)
- 150 Double Unders
Athlete 2:
- 150 Double Unders
- 30 Snatches (135 lbs/95 lbs)
- 60/45 Calorie Air Bike
Time Cap: 15 minutes
Test 5 Flow
At the start signal, Athlete 1 will begin their required number of calories on the bike, followed by 30 snatches and 150 Double Unders. They will then tag Athlete 2 who will perform 150 Double Unders, 30 snatches, and their required number of calories on the bike.
Test 5 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Air Bike ID 9.05,” “Snatch, Anyhow ID 4.01,” and “Double Under ID 10.07” in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 5 Special Regulations
- Athlete 1 must complete all their repetitions before Athlete 2 can begin their repetitions
Test 6 (Team Strategy)
For Time:
- 15 Dumbbell Squat Clean Thrusters (50 lbs for MM and MF pairs)
- 20 Dumbbell Devils Press (50 lbs for MM and MF pairs)
- 25 Deadlifts (225 pounds for MM and MF pairs)
- 25 Front Squats (135 lbs for MM and MF pairs)
- 20 Strict Handstand Push-ups
- 15 Bar Muscle-Ups
Time Cap: 10 Minutes
Test 6 Flow
For this test, Athlete 1 will perform 3 movements and Athlete 2 will perform 3 movements. Theteam will decide which movements will be performed by which athlete.
Test 6 Movement Standards
For complete movement standards please see the entries for “Cluster ID 4.07,” “Devil’s Press ID15.07,” “Bar Muscle-up ID 7.07,” “Deadlift ID 2.01,” “Handstand Push-up ID 12.01 Variation Strict V.12” and “Front Squat ID 1.03″ in the International Functional Fitness Federation’s Movement Standards Document located here.
Test 6 Special Regulations
- Once an athlete starts a movement they must finish all repetitions of that movement and may not receive assistance from their partner.
- The pair can decide which athlete will perform which movements. Each athlete must perform 3 movements.
- Athletes may perform back to back movements.
- For Male-Female pairs, there is only 1 weight prescribed for weighted movements. The weight will not change regardless if a male or female athlete is selected to perform that movement.