What are the three components referred to as the 3 P's of pillar Prep?

• A. Posture, Pace, Power
• B. Pattern, Posture, Progression
• C. Pattern, Position, Power
• D. Position, Power, Performance

Answer: (C)

The three P's of pillar Prep are Pattern, Position, and Power, and they form a focused way to build a solid foundation for pillar movements. Pattern is about the movement recipe—the sequence, timing, and coordination of the body parts. You want reps to show the same mechanics every time, so the movement becomes efficient and safe before adding complexity or load.

Position is about how the body is aligned and stabilized during the movement. This means maintaining a neutral spine, a connected rib cage, a stable pelvis, and properly stacked shoulders. Good position ensures force is transmitted correctly and reduces the risk of compensations that can lead to injury.

Power is about generating force and speed while keeping control of the pattern and position. Once someone can reproduce the movement with consistent form and proper alignment, you train them to produce force efficiently—gradually increasing speed or resistance without breaking the pattern or losing position.

All three work together: a solid pattern supports reliable alignment, and solid alignment enables effective power development. The other options mix terms that aren’t the standard trio (for example, using Posture instead of Position or Progression instead of Power), so Pattern, Position, and Power best capture the intended foundation of pillar Prep.