Today, according to media figure Detective Zhao from the basketball circle, the physical testing guidelines for the new CBA season have been released, divided into four categories. All players (except members of the Olympic 3×3 basketball team) must participate, and only those who pass will be eligible to compete in official CBA games. Due to the intensity of the physical tests, this will be a challenge for veteran players. The original text is as follows.
“According to Detective’s understanding, the physical testing guidelines for the 2024-25 CBA season have been released. The specific test items are two-minute intensive shooting, weighted bench press, weighted squat, and specialized speed endurance tests.
The physical tests will be scheduled before the preseason games begin, with locations set at the Sichuan men’s basketball base and the Qingdao men’s basketball base. Each athlete has one test attempt and one retake opportunity, and only athletes who meet the standards will be eligible for participation in the preseason games and league matches.
This year’s physical tests differ from previous years, as they require full participation. Only Zhang Ning, Zhao Jia-ren, Lu Wenbo, and Zhu Yuanbo, who competed in the Paris Olympics 3×3 basketball event, are exempt from testing.
Therefore, if you don’t want to miss the new CBA season due to failing the physical tests, you need to train hard during the off-season, especially veterans, players with a history of injuries, and those with larger body weights, you need to think of ways to prepare…”