# Full Frontal Help **URL:** \ **Category:** Fitness Tests\ **Created:** [December 13, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/full-frontal-help/30588 "2025-12-13T11:36:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
**Author:** ![JSampson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/jsampson/32/3148_2.png) [@JSampson](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/JSampson)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/full-frontal-help/30588/5 "2025-12-13T14:41:49Z")
@Chev82 Looking at my past Full Frontal notes I used 5 for NM, 4 for MAP, 3 for FTP and 5 for AC. Gearing was fixed at 39/14 - I might have shifted into the big ring for the NM. I tend to favor level mode for testing versus shifting. Find a combination that allows you to maintain your preferred cadence. Also check out this thread if you haven’t already. > [@I HATE the 4DP](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/i-hate-the-4dp/9911/13): > > @Tungstenisw Search Full Frontal or 4DP in the forum and there are lots of threads on this topic. You are not alone! FF is an intense experience and it takes a while to get it right - the mental prep, the pacing, the right positive chatter, proper cooling and hydration. For the days leading up to the test I keep myself focused on rest, hydration, go over my target gearing/levels and try to keep a positive mindset. I suggest practice gearing in level mode using Open 15 or 30 video in the days … --- _[View the full topic](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/full-frontal-help/30588)._