From Progress to PRs: Experience the KING Strength Combine, 3/28/26

At KING Strength, we don’t just train for the sake of training—we train with purpose. One of the best ways to see if your hard work and consistency are paying off is through reassessment, and that’s exactly what the KING Strength Combine is all about.

Happening Saturday, March 28th, this first Combine of 2026 doubles as our Lift-a-Thon charity event, giving you a chance to test your strength, track progress, and connect with the community—all while supporting a great cause.

Why the Combine Matters
The Combine is your benchmark. It’s an opportunity to see how your programming, effort, and consistency in the gym have translated into real results. By testing your 1RM, 3RM, or 5RM in key lifts—back squat, bench press, and deadlift—you gain measurable insights into your progress and set actionable goals for the next training quarter.

And here’s the important part: you don’t have to go all-out for a 1RM. Testing 3RM or 5RM can be just as valuable—sometimes even more so. These rep-max tests give insight into:

• Work capacity and muscular endurance
• Consistency under fatigue
• Technique under multiple reps, which is directly transferable to programming and overall strength development

Whether it’s 1RM, 3RM, or 5RM, the Combine lets you assess progress, build confidence, and set new goals, all while staying safe and in control.

The Community Experience
The Combine isn’t just about individual lifts—it’s about community energy. Members cheer each other on, celebrate progress, and create an atmosphere where small wins feel huge. This kind of camaraderie pushes you to perform at your best, while also making training more fun.

Lift Breakdowns and Technical Focuses
Here’s a closer look at each lift, the variations you can choose, and the cues and technical focus to maximize performance and safety during the Combine.

Back Squat (7:00–7:45 AM)
Variations: High Bar, Low Bar

• High Bar Squat:
  • Bar sits on the traps, elbows high, torso more upright.
  • Focus on knees tracking over toes, driving through the heels, and maintaining a tight core.
  • Cue: “Chest up, push the floor away, sit back slightly but stay upright.”

• Low Bar Squat:
  • Bar rests lower on the rear delts, torso leans slightly forward.
  • Engage lats and core, drive hips back first, then down.
  • Cue: “Brace the core, chest forward, push hips back, drive through heels.”

• Key Focus for Both: Depth below parallel, controlled descent, and explosive drive out of the hole.

Bench Press (8:00–8:45 AM)

• Maintain tight shoulder blades and a firm grip on the bar.
• Drive through your feet into the floor to create a stable base.
• Lower the bar to mid-chest with control, press explosively while keeping elbows at ~45° to your torso.
• Cue: “Retract the shoulder blades, touch chest, explode up, breathe and brace.”
• Tips for the Combine: Whether you’re doing 1, 3, or 5 reps, focus on consistent bar path and controlled eccentric phase to ensure safe and accurate testing.

Deadlift (9:00–9:45 AM)
Variations: Conventional, Sumo, Trap Bar​

• Conventional Deadlift:
  • Feet hip-width, grip just outside knees, chest up, shoulders slightly in front of the bar.
  • Cue: “Push the floor away, keep the bar close, lock out hips at the top.”
• Sumo Deadlift:
  • Wide stance, toes angled out, grip inside legs.
  • Focus on driving hips forward and keeping knees tracking over feet.
  • Cue: “Chest tall, hips low, drive through heels, squeeze glutes at the top.”
• Trap Bar Deadlift:
  • Stand inside the bar, neutral grip.
  • Focus on leg drive first, then hip extension.
  • Cue: “Push through heels, keep torso tall, lock out smoothly.”
• General Focus: Maintain a neutral spine, engage core, and control the bar path. Perform a confident, controlled pull for accurate testing, whether 1, 3, or 5 reps.

Trainers in Your Corner
The Combine isn’t just a test—it’s also a learning opportunity. Our trainers will be watching your lifts to:

• Correct form or technical issues
• Adjust programming based on your current strength
• Set new goals for the next quarter

This ensures your training isn’t just consistent—it’s progressive and safe.

It’s Fun—Really
Beyond the technical side, the Combine is a vibe. There’s nothing like the energy of the gym cheering on lifts, celebrating milestones, and enjoying a day centered around strength and community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or testing where you’re at with 3RM or 5RM, it’s a day to have fun, connect, and feel proud of your effort.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 28th
• Lifts & Times:
  • Back Squat: 7:00–7:45 AM
  • Bench Press: 8:00–8:45 AM
  • Deadlift: 9:00–9:45 AM
• Test Options: 1RM, 3RM, 5RM
• Registration: Open now on the Mindbody app

Come lift, cheer, and celebrate progress with your KING Strength community. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or testing your consistency, the Combine is your chance to see what you’ve built, push your limits, and set the stage for the next level of your training.