What was the most impressive APFT performance you've ever seen?

2016-02-06T19:22:59-05:00

I heard of a young male getting 110 push ups and sit ups and running close to 11:30 two mile. I don't remember what that was on the extended scale.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Feb 6 at 2016 7:26 PM

2016-02-06T19:26:32-05:00

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member I saw someone run a 9:04 two mile run about 20 years ago. Unbelievable!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2016 9:20 PM

2016-02-06T21:20:44-05:00

When I was training at the JFKSWCS I saw Captain that became a civil Affairs Officer score a 300 on the men's scale. I saw another femlae captain get a 300 less than a month after giving birth.

Response by MSG Gerry Poe made Feb 6 at 2016 9:41 PM

2016-02-06T21:41:13-05:00

I got a SSG that is a crossfit trainer and can score a 300+ on his. He stood talking to me one APFT after the runners started, for at least 2 minute. Told me, "I'll be back"! Max his run by 45 seconds!!! He was a 135 lb beast!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2016 10:31 PM

2016-02-06T22:31:55-05:00

The most outrageous 2mile time I ever saw was a SM I was in basic with a world class runner. Who joined as a lab tech but was going to the army running team(?) I think that was the case. Not even joking this guy used to only ever get faster the longer he would run. So on our final APFT of the cycle he asked 1SG if he could do a 2-3mi warm up so he'd be ready to go all out on the actual 2mi and he completed it in like 8:45 I believe.. was absolutely mind blowing.

Highest overall score I've ever seen was while at AIT as an IET soldier and a prior service infantry was taking one. Now I'm a big fella 6'5 been playing various contact sports my entire life. This fella was an absolute monster. think his score extended scale score was like 390 or something. He ran a sub 11 2mi (like 1050--1055) and I remember precisely 111 sit ups because I was holding his feet and I'm not positive on his push-ups but I remember our CPT came down specifically to watch him and his push ups were just a straight blur.... Dammit I wish I could remember his name.

Response by SGM Eric Lobsinger made Feb 6 at 2016 11:13 PM

2016-02-06T23:13:45-05:00

The 11:30 is quick, but not fast. I ran with quite a few guys back in the 80s and we were all sub 11s or high 10s. That's just being in shape. We had 2 guys who were rated #1 and #2 in USAEUR in cross-country and both ran upper 8s. Very impressive ... but both were poor in push-ups and sit-ups. Once saw a young lady crank out 135 sit-ups and a huge man (who looked chubby) knock out 140 GOOD push-ups. I'm sure we have several service members across our services who can put all of these numbers to shame. Amazing what great athletes with great desire can accomplish. Doesn't matter if from days gone by or today, there are a lot of men and women with the drive to excel.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2016 11:27 PM

2016-02-06T23:27:09-05:00

It's always motivating to see how far we can push PT standards. I think the fastest time I saw was an MP LT run his 2 mile in 9:30 and then complain that he was "out of shape" compared to his college days.

Response by PVT Ryan P. Quirk made Feb 6 at 2016 11:34 PM

2016-02-06T23:34:29-05:00

My team leader in Okinawa made the Guinness book of world records for the most sit ups in one minute. I personally did not see it happen. But a copy of his achievement was posted in the Unit Bay. Located at 1st Bn 1st SFG(A).

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 7 at 2016 12:56 AM

2016-02-07T00:56:30-05:00

I had a CW3 who, as a matter of course, would do 100 and stand up with time left, 100 with time left and stand up, and run like 10-11 flat every APFT. He ran marathons for fun.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Feb 7 at 2016 1:03 AM

2016-02-07T01:03:59-05:00

OCS, 1-85... (probably any OCS class), the final AFPT is on the extended scale, and over 60% of our class was over 300. We had a dude in my class do 118 (good) push-ups. I only did a mere 85, 89 SU, and 12:09 on the run....

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Feb 7 at 2016 1:06 AM

2016-02-07T01:06:30-05:00

One of Regimental Drill Masters at San Diego could run three Consecutive back to back PFTS. He would do 20 dead hang pull ups then 100 Crunches in under 2 minutes than 3 miles in under 18 minutes. As soon as he crossed the finish line he would start with the pull-ups again.
I believe he also did an entire PFT in under 18 minutes. He had a crazy run time, like just over 15 minutes for three miles.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2016 6:11 AM

2016-02-07T06:11:57-05:00

I went to BCT with a soldier who ran his two miles in 10:30. He was actually disappointed because he said this was a slow run time for him. Prior to BCT, all he did was run.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 1:19 PM

2016-02-08T13:19:14-05:00

I would say I once saw a 86, I was pretty impressed on how bad someone can do.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 3:11 PM

2016-02-08T15:11:12-05:00

My Platoon Leader was a 20 something year old new female LT. She blew everyone away posting triple digits in the push up and sit up event. It wasn't until a few weeks later I was told she is just coming off the World Class Athlete Program where she was training for the Olympics in wrestling.

Response by LTC Eric Coger made Feb 9 at 2016 4:40 AM

2016-02-09T04:40:48-05:00

My Brigade commander running sub-13:30 with all three EIB iterations; that's 3 x under 13:30, back to back... he was 46 years old at the time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 6:08 AM

2016-02-09T06:08:47-05:00

One week ago a Soldier straight from Basic Training and AIT arrives at the unit. I was NCOIC of the APFT the following day and the 1SG and Platoon Sergeant as alwAys have their Soldiers to take a Diagnostic APFT to gauge where they are at. Female Soldier was asked by 1SG if she would get a 300. Soldier replies..roger 1SG. ..and his reply "STOP PLAYIN..WE'LL SEE...LONG STORY SHORT...SHE SCORED A 309..RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS AWARD...AND A BONUS...HEADED TO AIR ASSAULT .SCHOOL. ..23 YEARS AND NEVER SEEN SUCH MOTIVATION

Response by CH (CPT) Myron Johnson made Feb 9 at 2016 7:17 AM

2016-02-09T07:17:47-05:00

The most impressive I have seen was a fellow chaplain at CHBOLC who did 115 push-ups, and 95 sit ups--at 42 years old! He still runs around a sub 14:00 2 mile at 50+

Response by SGT Biknman . made Feb 9 at 2016 7:18 AM

2016-02-09T07:18:38-05:00

I routinely would get a 320-330 total score throughout my career. My fastest run I can remember was actually in the beginning of Basic Training a 10:11 from there I got slower and would run usually in the 11s. Once I hit around a 100 PU and SU I usually get up. My entire career I was always 2-5 pounds over weight according to the standard. I remember in PLDC in Bamholder me an another guy pretty much had the same score overall the highest two in the class and we both had to get taped, we went in to get taped and the institutor asked, "aren't you the two that did like 100 PU/SU and low 11m 2m run?" All the while standing there in just our shorts I don't think you could have pinch a -1MM of skin on either of us. We replied with a loud "Yes Sargent" then he replied, "Get the hell out of here!" :-)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:09 AM

2016-02-09T08:09:20-05:00

We have an NCO in my unit that was competing for NCO of the year and scored 110 push-ups, 105 sit-ups and an 11:30 2 mile. And as impressive as that was right after that they had to run 4 miles in ACUs at an 8 minute pace to the Air Assault course to receive a go in that event, he made it in 28 minutes. Pretty impressive overall fitness.

Response by SGT William Freeman made Feb 9 at 2016 8:41 AM

2016-02-09T08:41:32-05:00

We didn't have the extended scale back in 1984. Or I should say apparently we did but we never used it. I always did 5 over max on sit-ups and push-ups and ran between 10-10:30. But my PSNCO in Hawaii made me look silly on the run. He always ran below 9 minutes. He was a high school cross country state champion in California. I ran a 10 mile loop with him once and when we finished he did it again. Then he ate a whole large pizza. The guy also maxed push-ups and sit-ups. They tested our body fat at a 10K we ran in Honolulu and he was below 3%, they told him it was dangerous. The guy was a machine!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:43 AM

2016-02-09T08:43:40-05:00

Knew a guy in the 82nd Airborne who had had a 400 point extended APFT score and a certificate of achievement from the 25th Infantry Division to prove it.

Of course, he was also one of the biggest turds I've ever known:
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Response by LTC George Clarke made Feb 9 at 2016 10:50 AM

2016-02-09T10:50:59-05:00

I made the transition from E6 to 01 at the grand old age of 33, so I was much older than my Brother officers; however, I maxed + on my push ups and sit-ups and ran my 2 miles in 10:13 as did my SGM also. We were both 44 years old and were in better shape than anyone in the unit to include the Master Fitness Trainer. The difference was the SGM and I ran an additional 6-8 miles a day and lifted weights for 90 minutes a day, except on weekends. I ran 2 Marathons in a month at age 56 on a be. You have to decide that you want to age like a fine wine not an old cheese.

Response by MAJ Michel Dinesman made Feb 9 at 2016 11:17 AM

2016-02-09T11:17:29-05:00

A guy on my ODA who is a little genetically different did 108 pushups, 111 situps, and a 9:45 on the run. He is a little different though...he also has to eat about 3 MREs a day.

Response by SPC Darren Koele made Feb 9 at 2016 11:34 AM

2016-02-09T11:34:15-05:00

On my final pt test, I did 105 push-ups in 2 minutes, 95 setups in two minutes, then the 2 mile run in 11 flat...then passed out from heat stroke.

Not bad considering I couldn't even pass the apft upon entering boot camp. Busted my butt all through basic, not just to pass, but to blow away the minimum standards. May sound sad, but it's one of my proudest achievements.

Response by LTC Dallas Powell made Feb 9 at 2016 1:41 PM

2016-02-09T13:41:34-05:00

Meh. I've seen people score over 400 on the extended scale.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 1:56 PM

2016-02-09T13:56:20-05:00

not bragging, and I know it's been broken but I ran 3 miles in Boot Camp '71 in 17.6, can't imagine what it is now with the sneakers they have and training

Response by MAJ Tex Hall made Feb 9 at 2016 6:15 PM

2016-02-09T18:15:13-05:00

A classmate (GeneO Clayborn) ran a 10:30 2-mile in boots and fatigue pants on a dirt course that wasn't a level field even.

Response by 1SG Sean Johnson made Feb 9 at 2016 6:31 PM

2016-02-09T18:31:52-05:00

Back in the day when I was a stud in the 82nd Airborne Div. and hard as wood pecker lips, it was nothing for me to do 135 PU, 128 SU, and my fastest run ever, 8:29. I will be 51 on March 5th and I still can do 100 PU and 90 SU in 2 min and run under 12 for 2 miles, I target a 6 min pace so I don’t pull anything.

Response by SGT Greg Gold made Feb 9 at 2016 6:46 PM

2016-02-09T18:46:06-05:00

I went to basic with a guy who was a high school miler. He ran the first PT test and maxed it without breaking a sweat. Our drill Sgt saw this and smoked him at the end of the run. He started running a sub 10 minute two miles after that. that guy was fast. It was like chasing the wind.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:15 PM

2016-02-09T20:15:14-05:00

Those are impressive numbers, however I would caution being impressed by numbers. While you can't take anything away from a fast run, I've seen Soldiers who do a lot of "push ups" but they either fail to go low enough, or fully extend their arms. Is it their fault the push ups are counted? No, that's a grader issue. I'm more impressed by Soldiers with good form, who do every repetition correctly rather than going so fast it's hard to tell. if the repetitions are correct.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:18 PM

2016-02-09T20:18:00-05:00

FYSA- the extended scale is no longer recognized. No score higher than a 300 is authorized on the DA 705.

Response by SGT David D. made Feb 9 at 2016 8:49 PM

2016-02-09T20:49:05-05:00

Did okay in the run, my quickest time was low 12, sit-up I always did well, but never quite enough for a 100 score more like mid to high 90's,.......... the push-ups were always my nemesis, if I could grind out fifty good ones it was a very good day for me.
We all have our strength and weaknesses, PT test aside, I would hump just as much as anyone else and for just as long, not because I was a Super athletic, but because I just refused to quit.

Response by SGM Ron Crump made Feb 9 at 2016 10:21 PM

2016-02-09T22:21:48-05:00

Had a PSG back in 1979 who maxed the Old 5 event test. WHILE smoking between events (not every event just when he felt like it), smoked one just before the run and lit another at finish line. About 6' 2" and weighed 180. Just did morning PT and I was jealous. I was never the PT Stud, struggled with the overhead ladder. I tried to stay in shape and always scored around 220-240 on the APFT.

Response by SFC Lee Clark made Feb 10 at 2016 8:52 AM

2016-02-10T08:52:55-05:00

LOL Just go to go to the Best Ranger Competition and you will see that those scores are average. I am not taking away from any ones accomplishments, but that kind of performance is common in the Rangers. Keep up the good work

Response by Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2016 10:20 AM

2016-02-10T10:20:35-05:00

I haven't seen anything quite that impressive, but there are a few CDT's in my ROTC battalion who will score far above 300, then not even look that winded afterwards. I'd love to see what they could do if they busted it as hard as the rest of us. I think the sergeants are starting to notice, so they might start getting pushed a little harder soon.

Response by SPC James Butler made Feb 10 at 2016 11:41 AM

2016-02-10T11:41:53-05:00

Here's a good ole basic training story. A guy in my platoon ran track in HS and college. The BN CSM called him out and offered some friendly competition. The PVT ran the initial 2 mile in 10 flat and was a little disappointed. CSM ran it with us and had 9:50. By the end of BCT, he improved (motivated with beating the CSM) to a 9:30. The CSM ran the end of cycle test and got 9 flat. Life lesson: Don't mess with CSMs!

Response by CW2 Michael Mullikin made Feb 10 at 2016 2:04 PM

2016-02-10T14:04:27-05:00

When I was a student at the Defense Language Institute I, of course, had to take a pt test. In our group that was testing were two special forces soldiers who did the two-mile run running backwards while smoking cigarettes. I don't know what their times were, but I'm sure they both finished well beyond the minimum time, based on the number of people that they lapped. Were they showing off? Of course, but in the words of Dizzy Dean, "Its not a brag if you can do it."

Response by SSG Martin Reyna made Feb 11 at 2016 7:39 AM

2016-02-11T07:39:31-05:00

I could run an 11:30 and do 90 push ups and 90 sit ups... That was average in my Troop. We had a few studs that could do over 100 push ups and sit ups and ran the 2 miles in the low 10's. That was very impressive... My room mate was one of them... you could run 7 miles at an 7 minute pace and be very fresh at the end of it.....

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Feb 13 at 2016 10:22 PM

2016-02-13T22:22:21-05:00

I wore out a drill sergeant yelling at me to, " get down!" "knock em' out!" "get up!" push ups in basic training. I did a couple hundred , and he was taking breathes between commands by the end. I always maxed my push up score. I forget the figures now . 180 or so in 2 mintutes

I saw a tanker sergeant mechanic friend of mine tote a old M88 tow bar across the motor pool by himself, About 300 lbs , 100 yards. That was impressive.

Response by SSG(P) Brian Kliesen made Feb 16 at 2016 11:15 AM

2016-02-16T11:15:11-05:00

Knew a 1LT, a very dedicated and knowledgeable Nurse impress everyone at an APFT. She had been mercilessly harassed by a fellow officer and a CSM about her weight after her long and difficult pregnancy. She buckled down, lost 35 lbs, went to PT every morning and evening while taking care of her kids and working at the hospital running a very busy ob/gyn floor and covering for the ER on weekends. Ran herself into the ground. During the weeks proceeding the APFT her CPT kept telling her that if she didn't pass he would make it his personal mission to get her out of the Army. No second chances, no transfer, just out. The CSM saw the effort she was putting forth and would meet her at morning PT once a week. The day of the APFT it was cold, snowy, windy and wet. There were only about a dozen soldiers taking the test and the one officer. The other soldiers were PT Rock stars and the CPT and CSM arrived to watch over the test. Everyone blazed through the Pushups and Situps, and the 1LT maxed her numbers plus 10. But the run was next and with the rising sun it had gotten colder and windier. The runners set out and the soldiers encouraged and ran with the 1LT, sacrificing their scores to help her finish. Many finished and quickly returned to encourage her along. She finished with a 275. The CPT tried to talk to her, still not being very encouraging (or professional) when the 1LT stood up to catch her breath, bent over and threw up all over the CPT's pants and boots. BEST. FINISH. EVER. She became the local rock star for a while. Never had a problem with the APFT after that. Retired as a CPT I think, couldn't get a MAJ slot. Damn fine officer and nurse.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2016 11:46 AM

2016-04-19T11:46:17-04:00

I have not seen a male, of any age, do more than 80 push ups, correctly, in 26 years. As for sit ups, I have not seen any male do more than 95 correctly. So, I would tend to believe that 110 were done incorrectly.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2016 9:50 AM

2016-04-29T09:50:38-04:00

I didn't see it but I saw on Facebook the other day, Army WTF moments posted that the SMA scored a 401 on the extended scale. It said his run time was 11:02. That is amazing.