Worlds Greatest Athlete

“If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.”

- Ecclesiastes 10:10

The Ultimate Test of Athleticism

World’s Greatest Athlete is on a mission to discover the best all-around athletes on the planet. Through a series of dynamic, high-level challenges, we push the limits of human performance. We evaluate competitors across multiple domains of physical ability to determine who reigns supreme in both fitness and athleticism.

What We Test

We assess athletes based on the following test areas:

  • Max Strength – The ability to generate maximal force (e.g., deadlift, max weighted pull up, squat, press).

  • Explosive Power – The ability to generate force quickly (e.g., vertical jump, keg toss, Olympic lifts).

  • Speed – Acceleration and top-end velocity (e.g., 40-yard dash, 100m row).

  • Endurance – Sustained aerobic capacity (e.g., long-distance runs, swims, ski, biking).

  • Stamina – The ability to sustain monostructural efforts (e.g., 800m run, 50cal air bike, 1 minute ski erg).

  • Agility & Quickness – Rapid change of direction and reaction time (e.g., shuttle runs, cone drills, burpee box jump overs).

  • Skill & Coordination – Precision and control in complex movements (e.g., gymnastics, sport-specific drills).

  • Work Capacity – The ability to sustain output across multiple energy systems (e.g., mixed-modal workouts, strongman events).

  • Muscular Stamina/Endurance – The ability of muscles to repeatedly exert force without fatigue (e.g., push-ups, pull-ups, endurance lifting).

    *We use tests and elements from all sports

The Training Program

The World’s Greatest Athlete training system is designed to improve every aspect of athleticism by focusing on a different area each day, with a rest day every third day. Each session begins with a test to assess your current ability, followed by targeted training to improve performance in that area.

Fitness vs. Athleticism: Two Paths to Dominance

World’s Fittest Individual (Fitness Focus)

Tests overall work capacity across multiple energy systems.

  • Emphasizes: Endurance, stamina, strength, and metabolic efficiency over long durations.

  • Key Traits: Aerobic capacity, sustained output under fatigue, muscular endurance.

  • Events: Often involve multi-modal fitness challenges, combining strength and endurance elements.

  • Athlete Type: Aerobic-dominant (Type I & IIA muscle fibers), shorter athletes often excel.

  • Best Training Approach: CrossFit-style mix-modal training.

    • If you are trying to be as healthy and fit as possible, want to be able to tackle everyday tasks well, training for a sport that requires high work capacity (MMA, soccer, rugby, triathlon) and/or enjoy more stamina/aerobic work, CrossFit is the best option.

World’s Most Athletic Individual (Athleticism Focus)

Tests versatility, adaptability, and explosive ability across multiple movement patterns.

  • Emphasizes: Power, speed, agility, coordination, and accuracy.

  • Key Traits: Explosive movement, rapid reaction, high movement efficiency.

  • Events: Sport-specific drills and events, sprints, jumps, change-of-direction tests.

  • Athlete Type: Power-dominant (Type II muscle fibers), taller athletes with low body fat often excel.

  • Best Training Approach: Singular-movement training focusing on power and skill-based movements.

    • If you excel in shorter effort workouts, do well with dynamic movements, training for a power sport (football, baseball, track and field sprints/jumps/throws, golf) and/or enjoy a wide variety of sports, World Greatest Athlete is for you.

Key Difference: Capacity vs. Capability

  • Fitness measures capacity – How much work can be sustained over time.

  • Athleticism measures capability – How well an individual moves, reacts, and applies force in various environments.

  • The fittest individual may dominate endurance-based challenges, while the most athletic individual thrives in speed, power, and skill-based tests.

Are You Ready to Compete?

Every challenge is designed to test your abilities in ways you never expected. From explosive workouts to precision-based drills, this is your chance to prove your athleticism, break limits, and rise to the top. Whether you're an elite competitor or just looking to level up, World’s Greatest Athlete is where champions are made.

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