Power Play Fitness Challenges

The AMRAP 2-Minute Box Squat Challenge invites members to complete as many box squats as possible (AMRAP) within two minutes while maintaining proper form. This challenge is designed to build lower-body strength and encourage friendly competition. Each repetition will count only if the participant taps the bench with their hips before standing back up. All results will be displayed on the Wellness Center leaderboard throughout the month of May.
 

Rules for Participation

• Members may attempt the challenge once per day.
• Depth: Hips drop to at least parallel tapping the top of a standard ~17” bench.
• Full Stand: Hips and knees fully extend at the top
• Controlled Movement: No bouncing or collapsing into depth.
• Staff member must time, count, and record the attempt.
• Participants may improve their time throughout the month. The attempt with the highest reps will be counted.
   

The Pull-Up Challenge invites members to complete as many pull-ups as possible while maintaining proper form. This challenge promotes upper-body strength, grip endurance, and friendly competition. Participants will compete for the highest number of reps, and all results will be displayed on the Wellness Center Leaderboard throughout July and August.

Rules for Participation

• Members may attempt the challenge once per day.
• Starting Position: Full hang with arms fully extended and feet off the ground.
• Controlled Movement: Reps must be performed with controlled form—no half reps, jumping pull-ups or swinging.
• A staff member or wellness coach must count and record the attempt.
• Participants may improve their rep count throughout the month. Only the highest recorded rep total counts.

The Wall Sit Challenge invites members to hold a seated position against the wall for as long as possible while maintaining proper form. This challenge tests lower-body endurance, and encourages friendly competition. Participants will compete for the longest hold time, and all results will be displayed on the Wellness Center Leaderboard throughout September and October.

Rules for Participation

• Members may attempt the challenge once per day.
• Position: Back must remain flat against the wall at all times, knees must be at 90 degrees and directly above the ankles, hands down by sides.
• A staff member or wellness coach must count and record the attempt.
• Participants may improve their rep count throughout the month. Only the highest recorded rep total counts.
   

The AMRAP Push-Up Challenge invites members to complete as many push-ups as possible in one minute while maintaining proper form. This challenge promotes upper-body strength, core stability, and friendly competition. Participants will compete for the highest rep count, and all results will be displayed on the Wellness Center Leaderboard throughout November and December.

Rules for Participation

• Members may attempt the challenge once per day.
• Position: Start in plank position. The chest must lower to at least elbow-height for the rep to count and arms must fully extend at the top.
• A staff member or wellness coach must count and record the attempt.
• Participants may improve their rep count throughout the month. Only the highest recorded rep total counts.
   

The Dead Hang Challenge invites members to test their endurance by timing how long they can maintain a dead hang from a pull-up bar. Participants will compete for their own PR for the longest time they can hang as well as compete for a spot on the Power Play Leaderboard with other Y members in their branch and across the association. 

The Plank Challenge is a timed endurance event focused on maintaining a proper forearm plank for as long as possible. Participants will compete individually, with Y staff monitoring form, safety, and time. The participant who holds their plank the longest without breaking form wins. Participants will compete for the longest time, and compete for a spot on the Power Play Leaderboard with other Y members in their branch and across the association.