What advice do you have for a new recruit preparing for the Army's new APFT?

2020-03-24T02:02:48-04:00

Response by SSG Robert Mark Odom made Mar 24 at 2020 3:30 AM

2020-03-24T03:30:33-04:00

Practice makes perfect.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 3:47 AM

2020-03-24T03:47:52-04:00

Now how to do that leg tuck before coming in. That's the most failed event from the acft. Especially if you're a female. So far bct hasn't changed to address the new test. Also work on your hand release push ups.

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Mar 24 at 2020 4:31 AM

2020-03-24T04:31:14-04:00

Never go into test and Fail , Mustard confidence to pass and Excell.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 5:29 AM

2020-03-24T05:29:13-04:00

Start working on your upper body strength to prepare for the leg tuck as it’s the hardest event for most people. Some good exercises are lat pull downs, pull ups, scapula shrugs while hanging from a bar, and just practicing the grip and a pull up. I would also suggest practice walking fast with a 20 lb kettlebell in each arm for the sprint drag carry event. If you aren’t a weight lifter then you also should start working on how to do deadlifts properly.

Response by Cadet 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 4:31 PM

2020-03-24T16:31:11-04:00

Bench press, squats, triceps, fly exercises will help for the pushups.

Response by SGM (R) Antonio Brown made Mar 24 at 2020 9:06 PM

2020-03-24T21:06:54-04:00

I recommend joining a Crossfit Gym. This way they can learn the proper techniques to perform the various exercises and reduce the chances of injuring themselves. Always go into the fitness test expecting to max it.

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2020 9:54 PM

2020-03-24T21:54:09-04:00

Join the ACFT Facebook page. Great community for workout programs, answer questions, and gives tips on how to excel. Really outstanding resource.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2020 11:43 PM

2020-05-30T23:43:39-04:00

There are several good you tube videos on how to train for the events. The good ones are done by fitness trainers, often with military association. There are even some active army master fitness trainers who have made training videos.