Marines Put Me Through Their Physical Fitness Test..

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  • Today I'm trying the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test! I've never attempted this test before so let's see how it goes...
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    In 2023 the USMC is transitioning from crunches to the plank. In the video, you saw the majority of Marines going for the plank in which they hit 3:45 (maximum score).
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  • @tristanthomson6400
    @tristanthomson6400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1483

    Austen deserves 1 million subs guys lets get him there!!

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      thank youuu!! 🙏

    • @averyflowers8819
      @averyflowers8819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Austen Alexander you deserve it... You work soo hard and have great content.

    • @wendysandoval3484
      @wendysandoval3484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    • @siennanina3826
      @siennanina3826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @oplovus
      @oplovus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He close

  • @pieguy5696
    @pieguy5696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2346

    The PFT is brutal, especially if you don’t train for it. He did good for doing it without prepping and being his size

    • @dickburt69
      @dickburt69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      The worst thing is when you're a reservist and have a surprise PFT at drill. Lol. It takes a lot of discipline to not become a fat slob. Active duty is great because it is so much easier to keep in shape among your peers.

    • @cultofcthulhu5997
      @cultofcthulhu5997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes and no. It's easy for some but brutal for others. Same with the CFT as well.

    • @jpapa96
      @jpapa96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pft is easy for me I struggle with cft both first class but cft is just under competitive

    • @leonjohansen1818
      @leonjohansen1818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Max Max Relax. It's not bad, you just gotta get all 23 Pullups, thats where most people lose their points.

    • @skinWalkman
      @skinWalkman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      The key to a good PFT is to still be drunk. Guaranteed 1st class every time

  • @vutran3758
    @vutran3758 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    The studs running sub 6 min mile for three miles were extremely humble, didn't even want the recognition, went back and ran with him to motivate him. You can tell that's the characters of exemplary Marines!

    • @johnnyrocket1685
      @johnnyrocket1685 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At my absolute best when I was a kid in school being forced to run the mile in gym, the absolute best I ever achieved was 7 and a half minutes, or 22 and a half minutes for 3 miles.
      To be able to get 17:35 for your 3 mile run, you have to be doing 5:50 or 5:40 miles, and that’s also without ever slowing down.
      So it’s possible that those dudes might have done a 5 minute mile to start, then slowed down a small amount for the final 2, but slowing down to a 5:50 mile for the last 2 would still have put them around 17:30.

    • @Alx1744
      @Alx1744 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These people will be killing Christians shortly.

  • @thamomentum
    @thamomentum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +703

    One of the first things I learned from joining the forces was that all the extra meathead muscle mass I put on during highschool was nothing but aesthetic padding. Lean and effective gets the job done.

    • @paleamigo8575
      @paleamigo8575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Exactly!👍

    • @whoismitchconnor120
      @whoismitchconnor120 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Mobility yes, physical combat

    • @robertlawrence4719
      @robertlawrence4719 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I was very lean when I went to basic at ft Benning . I maxed the sit ups and 2 mile run. Just the damn push ups was my enemy 😂😂.

    • @whoismitchconnor120
      @whoismitchconnor120 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertlawrence4719 I'm the opposite, sit ups is my weakness

    • @k9cop68
      @k9cop68 ปีที่แล้ว

      The forces?

  • @paosterthedaoster
    @paosterthedaoster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    Marines are built different, I dreaded the PFT every single year, but you have to do what it takes to be part of the brotherhood, Semper Fi.

    • @mikehawkins3136
      @mikehawkins3136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s twice a year.

    • @nalil5p776
      @nalil5p776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mikehawkins3136 No it’s not. CFT once and PFT once

    • @OnlyL3G3ND
      @OnlyL3G3ND ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikehawkins3136 once a year dipshit

    • @belmontemusic
      @belmontemusic ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I would rather do two back to back PFTs in one morning than one CFT lmao

    • @mikehawkins3136
      @mikehawkins3136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nalil5p776 Now it is but back in the day it was twice a year.

  • @ZombieZ404
    @ZombieZ404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1621

    Those Marines are some lean, mean fightin' machines!

    • @kevinheath7588
      @kevinheath7588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Apart from that woman one who didn't do any sit ups pull ups or ab crunches and would of been last in the running other than Austin.

    • @ZombieZ404
      @ZombieZ404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@kevinheath7588 okay, guy.

    • @mr.minion2981
      @mr.minion2981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@ZombieZ404 He’s saying that as if he can do better than them.

    • @kevinheath7588
      @kevinheath7588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lol....when I was their age ...yep pretty easy.

    • @jesslynnoelle3108
      @jesslynnoelle3108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@kevinheath7588 did you not watch the video half those guys didn't do sit ups or ab crunches.

  • @budgetghostbusters2567
    @budgetghostbusters2567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2968

    Marine Corps fitness is totally different than traditional gym bro stuff. This show's that

    • @imaXkillXya
      @imaXkillXya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +309

      It’s mostly endurance based.

    • @ericpeterson6822
      @ericpeterson6822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +506

      It's supposed to be endurance based. No one expects you to throw a tank.

    • @budgetghostbusters2567
      @budgetghostbusters2567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      @@ericpeterson6822 tell that to bruce banner

    • @ericpeterson6822
      @ericpeterson6822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@budgetghostbusters2567 hahaha good one.

    • @TUFFGUNN
      @TUFFGUNN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@budgetghostbusters2567 tell that to the Hulk. Bruce can’t even throw a heartbreak.

  • @sgtjarhead99
    @sgtjarhead99 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I recently ran a PFT just to see how well I could do it. Using the PFT standards of my day, which is what I'm most familiar with, I got 18 pullups, MAX'd the situps (80 within 2 min), and finished the 3 mile run in under 24 min (about 23:45 or so). No, I'm not a PFT stud any more, but considering I'll be 59 this September, I'm still happy I can keep in relatively good shape without injuring myself.

  • @ChurchofCaboose
    @ChurchofCaboose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    I'm not surprised that you struggled bro. I was in the Marines and I went through enlisted training (2011-2015) and went back for OCS in 2021 but got hurt. The training for Marines is wildly different. I had to cut out all powerlifting and focus all body weight stuff. Ran 60 miles a month, 1100 pullups a month and 2000 crunches a month at least.

    • @jerykaramos9437
      @jerykaramos9437 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's incredible. Its crazy to see what the human body can endure.

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien ปีที่แล้ว

      Royal marines are the elite

    • @mosescross163
      @mosescross163 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Always dreamed of becoming an officer while I served as an enlisted. Good job chasing your dreams

    • @ChurchofCaboose
      @ChurchofCaboose ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mosescross163 funny story, I got hurt really bad and they dropped me out halfway through. I'm not allowed to try again due to the kind of injury and the severity of it.

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChurchofCaboose what happened

  • @stevequincy388
    @stevequincy388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    17 minute 3-mile run? Holy cow, that dude is fast.

    • @SMALK12
      @SMALK12 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Thats what Im saying bro that’s insane

    • @tommyweese5697
      @tommyweese5697 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      It takes training but it’s definitely doable, had a lot of guys in my unit that could run below 18s. Once you do it tho it’s the best feeling in the world after you throw up

    • @skankhunt1017
      @skankhunt1017 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That faster than a perfect score too.. I wonder how much weighs

    • @tommyweese5697
      @tommyweese5697 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@skankhunt1017 I was 190 when I a 17:45. Most of the guys that do it tho aren’t near that heavy

    • @MidnightMoon2267
      @MidnightMoon2267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I knew a guy that could do it in 15 to 16 minutes.

  • @KAyLA_K
    @KAyLA_K 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1264

    Y’all this is already hard enough and people don’t realize it’s a lot harder for someone with more muscle weight like Austen!! Great job!!😎

    • @joshsprouse3073
      @joshsprouse3073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      That’s why the marine corps doesn’t want body builders. They’re to slow. But he did good for his size for sure

    • @synthemagician4686
      @synthemagician4686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Any weight really muscle or not. I've put on 40-50 lbs in that past year or two and almost every exercise is significantly harder, even just jogging is a whole new game with a 20-25% weight increase.

    • @kuillugnaughty5840
      @kuillugnaughty5840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s bigger but out of shape

    • @kris4786
      @kris4786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Its not that bad I was 245lbs and did a perfect PFT while on active duty. In the Recon units everyone was expected to have a perfect if not near perfect score. We showed up still drunk or hung over most of the time.

    • @Mike_LaFontaine75
      @Mike_LaFontaine75 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, I was usually hung over so that makes us even.

  • @usmcjawbreaker97
    @usmcjawbreaker97 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Now do it with the following conditions: no prep
    Drink a handle the night before
    Smoke a pack a day for a month leading up to it
    Chow hall food for a month leading up
    Do the whole thing with a dip in
    That’s the Marine way

    • @dun_sidhe112
      @dun_sidhe112 ปีที่แล้ว

      exactly

    • @trytesting4114
      @trytesting4114 ปีที่แล้ว

      dude you know what. thats exactly what my pal did. guess what he can do max pull ups, max situps, 18min run.....

    • @BLRANCH0300
      @BLRANCH0300 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have a smoke at the turn around point on the run. Be a real man.

  • @wyterook00
    @wyterook00 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This doesn't count unless he was binge drinking until 3 am and then perform the test at 6am. Thats the real Marine PFT. That's the true test. 😆

    • @anothermike6140
      @anothermike6140 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was looking for this comment, same here.

    • @joshuabenitez-sl5mg
      @joshuabenitez-sl5mg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every single time🤙

    • @PatB22
      @PatB22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao hell yea

    • @alexsalazar5871
      @alexsalazar5871 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I ran a 20 minute one morning still drunk as hell from pulling an all nighter bing drinking!
      I can relate haha!

    • @bigbay1159
      @bigbay1159 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And smoking right before the run, ahh the good ol days

  • @Chazz_US_Marine
    @Chazz_US_Marine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    We had a gym type dude in my platoon when I was in 20 years ago and this dude sucked at PT. After running his mouth about how he was going to score the highest PFT score, he ended up scoring the lowest in the entire battalion. He ended up getting put out of the military because he couldn't pass the PFT test. It's a lot harder than people think it is, especially that god damn 3 mile run.

    • @fdnfuture7455
      @fdnfuture7455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Man 3 miles is lot man . I’m getting my self ready for army I just barely run 1 mile without struggling

    • @Chazz_US_Marine
      @Chazz_US_Marine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@fdnfuture7455 A steady pace and controlled breathing helped me. Don’t start off to a fast start. Just a nice steady pace control your breathing and you’ll be fine.

    • @outdoorvideoswithbrad
      @outdoorvideoswithbrad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me and my buddy are just hikers and run around the mountains with packs on, and if I’m camping I’m carrying over 50lbs and can still manage to run down hill for awhile, I’ve hiked 12-18 miles with weight on my back and I’m using military surplus not lightweight gear, I only weigh 120lbs tho, I got videos of my adventures

    • @timtimber5271
      @timtimber5271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m a gym rat with a cross country background. I think I’ll be fine.

    • @Chazz_US_Marine
      @Chazz_US_Marine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@timtimber5271 Those were the exact words this guy said.

  • @brianpulscher6514
    @brianpulscher6514 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Totally fun watching all of these Austen. I know I am late to the party but the PFT without prep is hard especially when you are a bigger guy. As officers it was pretty much a given that you had to do max pullups and situps. I always suffered a bit on the run, but honestly didn't train for it as I hated running. I did a ton of pullups and situps though. It was old school in those days as we were still allowed to kip, which we did for the test to save energy, but not workouts. Also situps were hands behind head so not as ergonomically safe. I typically struggled on the runs, my fastest time at OCS at 19:12 (still remember that 35 years later....lol). Normally in the 21 to 22 range, still good enough for upper 270's, lower 280's. Worst PFT ever was around the flight deck of a ship underway. Inside leg was hurting big time and shin splints were terrible. Nice job highlighting what our service members do. They truly are the best of us....

  • @PaulWilliamE.
    @PaulWilliamE. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Outstanding job Austen! People don't realize how hard it is, especially when you weight lift......You did great! I'm proud of you as many other people is. Hooyah!!! USA! USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @alexparker3680
      @alexparker3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ooorahh I think you meant this some devil dog fitness

    • @PaulWilliamE.
      @PaulWilliamE. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexparker3680 No, Hooyah I meant, United States Navy Security Forces here Pal! 💪🏻🇺🇸

    • @alexparker3680
      @alexparker3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PaulWilliamE. ahhh very well I’m a marine corps satellite operator

    • @E4Mafiapowers
      @E4Mafiapowers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PaulWilliamE. secure the Uber! Jk oorah navy

  • @brentmichael1975
    @brentmichael1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I don’t want to come off sounding like a FANBOY but Austen’s videos straight up equals MOTIVATION!!!!

  • @marizaanvisagie9537
    @marizaanvisagie9537 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alot of respect for you and marines. Thank you for your videos.

  • @nated5355
    @nated5355 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job Marines! Way to motivate others & crush your PT test! Go Army!

  • @djricecakes6035
    @djricecakes6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    As a fomer rescue swimmer in the Navy, we did a SAR fitness test. It wasn't too complicated. You should check it out.

    • @StvMdz
      @StvMdz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just wanna say that rescue swimmers are built different. I just left Pensacola for water survival school and I had like 8 future rescue swimmers in my class and they were all jacked and PTing was nothing to them

    • @brynandkiki3117
      @brynandkiki3117 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @TrevieTrev
    @TrevieTrev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Marines a different breed. I’m joining the Air Force but I definitely respect the Marines.

    • @maes1984
      @maes1984 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stop, just join the Marines

    • @FalseEdged
      @FalseEdged 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@maes1984let the dude do what he wants

  • @phoenixa4698
    @phoenixa4698 ปีที่แล้ว

    I leave for rtc in a few days, and your videos (especially the ones with michelle) never fail to inspire! Tysm for all you do

  • @andrewvillanueva3722
    @andrewvillanueva3722 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So much respect for all those military personnel for keep us safe!!!!

  • @sianymariebelenguer813
    @sianymariebelenguer813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Loved it, I can see you were having little bit hard time, running, I would to. I am happy you made it through. I am still thank you for your service in the Navy

  • @HaedenBeck
    @HaedenBeck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Good to see you're still at it and going strong Austen. I just joined the Navy and am gonna be an MA because of you. I was gonna do Navy anyways but I decided MA after watching you and researching it a little. Hooyah!

  • @Weinmaste
    @Weinmaste ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I only had 1 perfect 300 PFT in my years in, and it was the 3 miles part that killed me, finally passed the finish line at 17:59, ran over to the grass right after and puked, good times!!

    • @TheJacyn313
      @TheJacyn313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never could get a perfect score. Highest I ever got was 290 something because I refused to train for running. 19:10 was my fastest, 20:30 was my average.
      And I ALWAYS had to go for tape 😂 even though they knew I wasn't actually overweight. 70 inches, 195lbs technically was a fat body back when I was in even though I spent 2 hours a day 6 days a week in the gym...

  • @roberthuber8048
    @roberthuber8048 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did my first PFT at Parris Island in 1977 right out of high school. Back than to get a perfect score you had to do 20 pull ups, 80 sit ups in two minutes (not crunches) and run the 3 miles in 18 minutes. Was in 3rd Battalion at Parris Island and we had to run in sand with combat boots. I maxed my pull ups and sit ups and ran my best time ever of 21 minutes and ten seconds. My chest hurt so bad I thought my heart was going to burst. After I graduated boot camp I went to 2nd Combat Engineers 2nd Marine Div at Camp Lejeune 1978-1982. Had a Marine transfer to our unit after he served four years in 2nd Recon Battalion who ran a PFT with my unit. That's when I got to see what a specially trained Marine could do. Not only did he dust us all, he did it with half the effort. Must admit watching this video brought back good memories.

  • @AustenAlexander
    @AustenAlexander  2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    thanks for watching guys love ya'll see you in the next video!

    • @NenengInAustralia43
      @NenengInAustralia43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi can i ask whats the real name of trishtan king is that only his nickname or just real name?

    • @NenengInAustralia43
      @NenengInAustralia43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      please tell me the truth where is he now deployed because his saying his in yemen deployed he said his real name james cris henderson that trishtan his only nickname

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NenengInAustralia43 nah that's false. Fake account

    • @NenengInAustralia43
      @NenengInAustralia43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AustenAlexander . So that his really name the trishtan. So his using the james cris henderson to fool me his on my IG and i talk to him on hang outs too . Because i met james when i was philippines and he came to me in my IG and his telling me his my ex i met before

    • @NenengInAustralia43
      @NenengInAustralia43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He just ask me a steam card to and put money bitcoin to pay his leaving form so that he can leave

  • @mrman8134
    @mrman8134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You deserve 1 billion subs for the amazing content you produce
    Thanks Austen

  • @armandohonorato-cuautle7623
    @armandohonorato-cuautle7623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    It's crazy to think, but for those of you who don't know the standards, Austen would not qualify for a combat MOS in the Marine Corps based off his score. Absolutely killed it though, much respect.

    • @mattgoeswheelin
      @mattgoeswheelin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That’s because gymbro shit doesn’t translate to the real world and what’s need from a war fighter.

    • @chrisbrown8748
      @chrisbrown8748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yeah as a former 0341 I never saw one of my Marines score that low before. His run time was ok but you gotta get max points on pull ups and crunches in my opinion as that’s where I always crushed it at while my run time was always in the 20-22 minute mark.

    • @williamwallice4328
      @williamwallice4328 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mattgoeswheelin define “gym-bro” I agree that most guys in the gym aren’t actually that in shape and focus on aesthetics, but at the same time you can’t seriously believe for one second that the PFT is the end all be all for fitness in all events. Most of these marines pound for pound really aren’t that strong, let’s see any of these guys bench twice or deadlift 3x their body weight, not saying there aren’t marines who can’t do it but the vast majority are lean and built for endurance whereas a huge chunk of marines who are larger will admit they take some form of growth enhancers that do more for size than actual power. There are PT studs in every walk of life ranging from doctors that do rock climbing in their free time to lawyers that can bench 500 lbs. When I was enlisted some people got the idea that your AFSC or MOS defined you as a person, so you had army infantry talking shit only to get absolutely crushed in the gym by some medical personnel. Respect the individual not the title.

    • @williamwallice4328
      @williamwallice4328 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@4threconmarine I know small guys that are tough as nails and can run for miles and I know big men that are cowards...I also know lean guys who cave under pressure and large guys that can handle their business. Mindset and drive define how good you are at your craft and just because the military wants to claim a monopoly on violence claiming their specific brand of lethality is the best does not mean this assumption is correct. I knew men who served that talked a big game and could run drills for days that caved under pressure or didn’t have the integrity behind closed doors whereas there are silent professionals in all walks of life that could put in their work when push came to shove. I respect someone’s backbone and their achievements not the title, there are badass doctors and literal psychopaths or cowards that made it through BUDs.

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williamwallice4328 yea i mean especially those who served who would that fitness aint everything. There are many crucial aspects to being a good soldier. If someone fails PFT but does better decision making under pressure etc, ill take the less fit guy. there's many variables to consider.

  • @jarhead4801
    @jarhead4801 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    77-07, maintained a 285 score for 30 years. Maxed 2 events easily. Run time average was 19:15 - 20:00 minutes. Seeing this video brought back some good memories. Thanks again for sharing.
    S/F

    • @zaylegend6282
      @zaylegend6282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed 07-15 at my youngest and early days pull-ups and the run was difficult. But what an individual does after 1600hrs will show following that I ran 290-300 everyone. Semper Fi to all past and present

  • @Ash-gy5xw
    @Ash-gy5xw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We’re proud of you & for you 🙏🏽✨

  • @vishalgoswami_shiva
    @vishalgoswami_shiva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are just amazing brother. Thanks for inspiring us.

  • @yumiko0017
    @yumiko0017 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dads a Marine…it’s amazing what he endured. Amazing. Thank you as well fellow military for your service.

  • @ferawatijuni3244
    @ferawatijuni3244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Activity You Captain and Team Thank you

  • @HollywoodMarine0351
    @HollywoodMarine0351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been wondering when you’d do the USMC PFT. Glad you made it through alive Austen. YUT! YUT! 🇺🇸👍

  • @davidreed3357
    @davidreed3357 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Totally different sit ups since I went in in May of 85. Backstraight, shoulders square, go all the way up.

    • @BOHICA69
      @BOHICA69 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's because these are crunches, not sit ups. Totally different beast.

    • @davidreed3357
      @davidreed3357 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BOHICA69 I've heard and done many crunches. But he specifically said sit up. Oh well

    • @davidreed3357
      @davidreed3357 ปีที่แล้ว

      @BOHICA crunches and sit up's both, our backs were straight as 2x4 or someone's knee was in your back making you straight. Lol

    • @alexisgeovann
      @alexisgeovann ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidreed3357 yeah I don’t get why they’re called sit ups when they’re more like crunches, doesn’t matter anymore now that they’ve been replaced altogether in favor of planks.

    • @justking0600
      @justking0600 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexisgeovann You don't understand how thankful I am for that, still gotta do em for poolee functions though.

  • @glorygracek.1841
    @glorygracek.1841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +711

    Can we just take a moment and send a shout out to the Female Marine that was keeping up with the guys pretty good? She was amazing!
    EDIT; OK y'all I guess I will have to explain why I said a simple thing.
    Even though women don't like to admit it now days, we are built with strengths in different areas then men. I and my 2 sisters are the only girls in our family with 2 big brothers and all boy cousins. So I definitely know about that. Men are just stronger and built for this type of things. Girls can do it, but we have to work harder to achieve the same level. Like guys can loose weight way easier then girls. It is a fact. And yes she is still a Marine and all that, but Girls have to work harder and have obstacles that guys simply don't. That is why I admire women in the services. They are tough. For her to keep up with the guys like she did, is no small feat, she worked HARD. I thought about it growing up, but I knew I was tough enough, nor have I ever been physically strobg enough to be able to. OK that and the group shower thing, I mean come on it is the 21st century!

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Yea she really was 👏👏

    • @slovak4life1991
      @slovak4life1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      No such thing as a Female Marine. We're all Marines. We all bleed green.

    • @slimeyolo
      @slimeyolo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes

    • @lilpain8883
      @lilpain8883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Saying it like that is as if it's a surprise she managed to do that. She's a Marine. Simple as that.

    • @illyaedwards7188
      @illyaedwards7188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@slovak4life1991 female marines are treated differently, they don't do the same training as the men.

  • @SuperhumanUnchained
    @SuperhumanUnchained 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video great channel great content great athlete great motivation and inspiration keep doing what you're doing and i will keep supporting you forever i also have a lot of military conditioning warrior fitness combat test just keep it up marine

  • @thewoodthatcould8161
    @thewoodthatcould8161 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish we could get more video like this. Really enjoyed that one bro

  • @iGoofyPro
    @iGoofyPro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Y’all just got me motivated to go run!
    Man I miss AD sometimes 😂

  • @oliviabridges8908
    @oliviabridges8908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loved the video! I think you did great and it was really interesting seeing how the difference in muscle and endurance can change the results between one person to another.
    (I hope that makes sense.)😅

  • @Flyforawhiteguy1982
    @Flyforawhiteguy1982 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the coolest pages if not the best one ive come across. Awesome job brother. Keep it up. Should be a tv show

  • @xarowheadx7896
    @xarowheadx7896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job especially for someone with no prep; I just finished boot camp so I can say that the Marine Corps does a great job of prepping recruits for the CFT and PFT throughout boot camp

  • @MichaelEckert
    @MichaelEckert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great work man! The results make my eye twitch a little but you’re a stud!

  • @EdHuffmanFitness
    @EdHuffmanFitness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Awesome video as always Austen! People are seeing the difference between gym muscle and fitness... you are a good combination of both! Great job on the Fitness Test and Congratulations on passing! 👍👍

  • @Pooh0Bear8
    @Pooh0Bear8 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ Austin promoting our amazing service men & women, and challenging the youth 💪
    Get after it!

  • @shannoncoller
    @shannoncoller ปีที่แล้ว

    You did great, love this video!

  • @cajatron
    @cajatron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Hell yeah. I’m at my MOS school right now. I got 30 pull ups, 119 crunches and a 18:30 run time. I’m not near that now as that was mid bootcamp but damn it’s a challenge

    • @jesusduque6626
      @jesusduque6626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Holy shit 18:30??? Nice

    • @therealnatersx
      @therealnatersx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What mos

    • @bigpop3170
      @bigpop3170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@therealnatersx job

    • @oxiclean3162
      @oxiclean3162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bigpop3170 I think he’s asking what mos he’s training for

    • @bigpop3170
      @bigpop3170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oxiclean3162 ohh my fault I read it as "what's mos"

  • @sethcrocker4196
    @sethcrocker4196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Austen you remember that time I cut your hair in Florence? You had told me about your channel that I hadn’t heard of, been a fan ever since 🤙🏻 keep killin’ it.

  • @ryanmoon6315
    @ryanmoon6315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hearing them actually flat put say what the proper form is is extremely helpful to me, hopefully i get qual'd for Boot camp in may.

  • @noviyoutube917
    @noviyoutube917 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats crazy I ran that same course , it brings back so many memories!!!

  • @averyflowers8819
    @averyflowers8819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great job, everyone!!! Motivation for my husband and I to start working out again. We used to be very active in martial arts (kenpo karate) and riding bikes on trails and many other activities.. I was even active until my 9th month of my pregnancy. NO CONTACT, of course. (Don't want to hear people upset; everyone was very careful with me and our bundle). Even Grandma is in karate, 😆.

    • @julio97402
      @julio97402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karate is a joke

    • @averyflowers8819
      @averyflowers8819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @J.L I used to think that also, but America Kenpo is different.. It also saved my son and me. I was in a Jeep Wrangler with the top off. I was at a store, and 4 men approached me and took the keys out of my jeep. I was able to defend my son and myself and get away in my own car.. So, it can be a joke unless you find the right one. Take care. Be safe.

    • @averyflowers8819
      @averyflowers8819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@julio97402 for fun let's make our own bunker and fight to see how silly kenpo is. 😂 I saw ur pic n I'm 5ft tall n weight about A buck 20. 😂. Just being silly. Enjoy it day.

  • @harryabellano2290
    @harryabellano2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Even though I am a merely a simple civilian who is still a rookie in physical activities, this makes me want to go harder on my fitness journey and makes me want to try out some physical fitness test to find out my limits and learn to break them, not enlisted nor any part of any military branch but just wanted to have myself a combat ready body structure. Great video mate!!! Looking forward to more fitness contents.👍

    • @johnnyrocket1685
      @johnnyrocket1685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be considered First Class PFT you have to do 80 push ups in the time limit, I think 2 minutes, you have to do 25 Pulls ups in about 1 minute or so, 110 crunches in 2 and a half minutes (Or hold a plank pose for 3 minutes and 45 seconds), and also run 3 miles in 18 minutes or less.

    • @johnnyrocket1685
      @johnnyrocket1685 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is also done consecutively. Just being able to say you can do those numbers on their own is not enough. You have to do the push ups, then the pull ups, then the crunches, then the 3 mile run **Immediately one after another.**

    • @jordannietos
      @jordannietos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some simple workouts you can do to get to this point. It's all about repetition until failure but not overdoing it to build strength.

  • @bencochran2975
    @bencochran2975 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just enlisted in the Marines, and I gotta say it is so cool to be a part of this program. Can't wait to earn the title.

  • @necroid_abriggefan9591
    @necroid_abriggefan9591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello. I'm new to this channel. And this is truly a motivation for me. You've earned a sub.

  • @MegaChevy25
    @MegaChevy25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    It may sound crazy but this is some of the stuff I miss about the marines, I wish I could still do that pft and still pass but I would fail miserably if I tried that right now. I think I might try to slowly get back into that shape. Try is the key word. Great job and thank u for bringing back some good memories.

    • @trytesting4114
      @trytesting4114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      after 20yrs i think i can still finish the pft. but my run time is gonna be at least 35min lol

    • @MegaChevy25
      @MegaChevy25 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trytesting4114 my run time was what I struggled with and during my last year of active duty I had fallen behind the minimum by about a half min. Now I’d be lucky to get close to 30-35 min the rest I could definitely build back up to pass but my run time will most likely never be close again .

    • @jayrolopez
      @jayrolopez ปีที่แล้ว

      You just got to get after it again. You’re still capable of being in shape.

    • @MegaChevy25
      @MegaChevy25 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jayrolopez thank you and I know, I just have to figure out a good schedule and then remember what exercises worked best and then I need to commit to it. just been a bit lazy since I had kids.

  • @ocampbell1954
    @ocampbell1954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brings back memories of doing PFT at Camp Lejeune. Ran a 19 minute 3 mile, 100 sit ups, 16 pull ups back when the standards were different. The pull ups and crunches have changed since i got out.

  • @ferawatijuni3244
    @ferawatijuni3244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job I am good in here Captain Austen Alexander.

  • @marianvorster2615
    @marianvorster2615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing guys. Welldone

  • @-d0m-22
    @-d0m-22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please try the CPAT test for firefighters, love the videos👍🏼

  • @TheJacyn313
    @TheJacyn313 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    My fastest 3 mile was 19:10 and these young devils did that shit in 17 freaking minutes like damn.
    I could do 20 pull-ups, 100 crunches, but could never break that 18 minute mark no matter how hard I tried. I was just not a good runner.

    • @neiljulian6960
      @neiljulian6960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can do it.

    • @stevenbeck7124
      @stevenbeck7124 ปีที่แล้ว

      17:48 was my fastest 3 mile

    • @KBreezy_
      @KBreezy_ ปีที่แล้ว

      My fastest 3 mile was 18:40 , don’t think I’ll ever be able to beat that lol also weighed a lot less than I do now too

    • @MrStaybrown
      @MrStaybrown ปีที่แล้ว

      Just pace the fastest guy and stay behind him no matter what.

    • @oraki9135
      @oraki9135 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      21:08 was my 3 mil run 1/2 pull ups crunch 100 it take 11:32 min I’m 16 this year

  • @jarhead4801
    @jarhead4801 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. S/F

  • @mrghostly1118
    @mrghostly1118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of us shall train like this brahs, Never give up. Push for the pain, testament of rezults

  • @scottharris5261
    @scottharris5261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    NOTHING BUT RESPECT.
    TURNED IN 1 18:00 3 MILE IN THAT EXACT LOCATION. IN MY DAY AVERAGED BETWEEN 290 AND 297 PFT after I got it together. Semper Fi!!!!!!

  • @andreaslodoen
    @andreaslodoen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Way to pick a partner who makes you look good Austen! Haha. Great video man

  • @DiaAkin
    @DiaAkin ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh, Camp Pendleton!!!! The good, ole days!!! Had some great memories, AND some horrible ones from training😂, on that base!

  • @Xanatost
    @Xanatost 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's why we are The Few and The Proud!!! Good job!!!

  • @rogerbos4742
    @rogerbos4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1st Class PFT Score
    23 Pull-ups (DON'T do more than the MAX)
    3:45 Plank
    3 Miles in less than 20 minutes

    • @regieguevara11
      @regieguevara11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      they implemented the plank now? do you have the option to do the crunches? or its strictly planks?

    • @rogerbos4742
      @rogerbos4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@regieguevara11 strictly plank as of 2022. It's so your hip flexors don't become tight before you run. The planking time was brought down from 4:12 to 3:30. So it's easier to get a maximum score now.

  • @snacksquatch1684
    @snacksquatch1684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolute no shame in the scores you got, when I know my PFT is coming I gotta change the way I workout just so I get a solid score, I'm sure if you knew what was coming ahead of time you'd crush it

  • @lonewolf4949
    @lonewolf4949 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did good mate.........Respect !

  • @captcontrol
    @captcontrol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, that PFT is different from how I remember it. I could also tell these were not infantry Marines, it is a whole different vibe when we PT. Good job by all these Marines and Austen.

  • @AC-zy9tz
    @AC-zy9tz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a big guy who runs, I can say that the bodyweight is a hinderance if you don’t train for running. My last PFT I ran 22:23 and that was at 265 pounds. It sucks but if you consistently run and continue to push it each week then you can be heavy and still run fairly quickly.

  • @twerkinalisha7346
    @twerkinalisha7346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yep, as a ex soldier, these tests seem doable. But multiple that by years and years of training and doing that and the body starts to breakdown pretty badly.

  • @Inaros404
    @Inaros404 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I worked in the S3, though i dont remember the pushups being part of the pft per mco, but i will say that it isn’t about strength. It’s about consistency, and following through. We learned techniques, like breathing in when your right foot hits the ground and exhale when your left foot hits the ground. Not back to back though. Breathe in, hold it, breathe out, hold it. It ensure less pain in the left side of our bodies, enabling us to continue running at a consistent speed to pass the 3 mile run. It’s all about consistency.

  • @robmiller817
    @robmiller817 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work man. That run time is solid.

  • @thepunpolice11
    @thepunpolice11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It would be interesting when you have guests at your obstacle course to tell people height and weight, athletic history. Some times you have social media celebrities and I have no idea who they are.

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We have an Olympic Runner with an Infantry soldier next week!

  • @cooperbrahmsteadt5123
    @cooperbrahmsteadt5123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Proves that strength and fitness are 2 different things. I bet Austen could beat any of them in SBD, but they blew him out of the water in these

    • @blackmantis3130
      @blackmantis3130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can have both actually

    • @cooperbrahmsteadt5123
      @cooperbrahmsteadt5123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blackmantis3130 yeah you can have both but there’s still a distinction between the two

  • @TushkaLusa_AL
    @TushkaLusa_AL ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi First Class Legend! OUT YUT!

  • @Boricua19
    @Boricua19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi! 🔥

  • @KnoxFoxgaming
    @KnoxFoxgaming ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My fastest 3mile was 15:30 back @ lejuene 10 years ago. I actually missed the Corps record by 2 seconds (15:29). I collapsed in a ditch afterwards and woke up in the base hospital due to URI.

    • @sharkmark7719
      @sharkmark7719 ปีที่แล้ว

      Savage

    • @PatB22
      @PatB22 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn thats tough man my fasted was 16:30 and smoked everyone. crazy to think you woulda smoked me lol

  • @thesolarchive
    @thesolarchive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When they partner you with a machine. When you realize they're all machines.

  • @TryBrainGrainToday
    @TryBrainGrainToday 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and effort.

  • @iancrooks8702
    @iancrooks8702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    god bless these guys fr

  • @mattseichter3621
    @mattseichter3621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That route is actually 3.3 miles I do believe. So hitting 17:36 is even more impressive

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is the first time I’m hearing this 😅 my watch did say 3.13 miles

    • @mattseichter3621
      @mattseichter3621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AustenAlexander yeah we figured that out after this last PFT we ran a few weeks ago 😂 made me feel better about my 20 minute 😂

  • @JohnSmith-ls3um
    @JohnSmith-ls3um ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of my buddies from the Marine Corps always said if you’re talking while you’re running, you’re not running hard enough. But then again, he also said if you didn’t throw up after your run, you didn’t run hard enough so take it for what it’s worth.

    • @nimelykeller5159
      @nimelykeller5159 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's right!😂

    • @KaraMinnick
      @KaraMinnick ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude is right. As someone who used to run 8 miles in an hour or a little over or under, give or take, if you are truly maxing yourself, you can't talk while you're doing it. You just can't. Those who would come with me to the gym would get aggravated because they wanted me to talk to them while I was doing it and I physically could not. To say the least, those people cancelled their gym memberships, never lost the weight or got any more in shape because they wanted to walk and talk.

  • @brentconnock4252
    @brentconnock4252 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super fit guys... great soldiers

  • @AbcaSeraaphim-om4tq
    @AbcaSeraaphim-om4tq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work

  • @dehvun7
    @dehvun7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy's got an excuse for everything lol

  • @markoconnell804
    @markoconnell804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    While in the Army my company did 7.8 miles in 54:33. For the run we averaged ~8.6 mph. So our 3 mile average for that run would have been 20:53 to complete. But we did a bit more than two 3 milers without stopping. We were in shape.

    • @thenextsimp8177
      @thenextsimp8177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      weird flex but rah?

    • @opteezy5622
      @opteezy5622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thenextsimp8177 rah and wave ……. Rah and wave

    • @mambo487
      @mambo487 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@opteezy5622 🤣🤣

  • @sydm8013
    @sydm8013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jupiterrrrr I can’t believe she got to be there and meet you!!!

  • @OliviaKruis
    @OliviaKruis ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for being a beginner at this to show how it's done that mental game is real

  • @nathanmiller3987
    @nathanmiller3987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Realistically he hit 100 crunches…. Haha off camera, that 60 is 100😂😂

    • @todddrown3836
      @todddrown3836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you don’t get 100 crunches your fellow Marines hate you

    • @ACB_ENT14
      @ACB_ENT14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Max is 115 now

  • @bridgesbane7032
    @bridgesbane7032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As someone who was a Marine.... "Pull-ups best simulate combat fitness" excuse me lieutenant but what does a pull-up simulate in combat???
    Also, don't worry about the sit-ups... Most Marines don't actually get them all, they just have a good counter.

    • @SOjuice
      @SOjuice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you never know you might have to pull your fellow devil dog up from falling off of a cliff, helo, ship, barracks, etc

    • @derek9153
      @derek9153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What? Pull-ups simulate having to pull yourself up over a wall and other similar compound movements. And what’s with your comment about the crunches? We didn’t give each other handouts and I was in for 8 years.

    • @bridgesbane7032
      @bridgesbane7032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@derek9153 hmmm so in combat we will jump and mount the wall using zero momentum. While I then proceed to pull myself up and then back down 20 times.... Didn't say pull-ups weren't a great compound movement, I just don't think they are indicative to "best simulate combat fitness" as the LT said. Then again this is a pft, so it doesn't try to simulate combat in anyway, and only tests physical readiness...so the fact that he tried to throw in the "combat fitness" part to make his little admin Marines look tough, is cute. As for my crunches comment, you were in a weird corps if everyone actually did all the crunches. I don't think I did a single pft where people didn't skip a few to help their buddy get a max score.

    • @bridgesbane7032
      @bridgesbane7032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SOjuice so would a deadlift be better to do then? Pull-ups still don't simulate any of your examples. But a DL or T-Bar row definitely would. I wish the Corps let us Deadlift like the army does now! That would be awesome and way better than pull-ups to gauge physical fitness levels.
      Edit: then again, I've been out for years so my pft would be horrible regardless. But I do love pull-ups at the gym.

    • @SOjuice
      @SOjuice 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bridgesbane7032 i'm just joking bruh~yut yut! but if you were to ask me i say F all the pFt Bullshit, maybe for a POG but grunts should be judged based on their specialty. 11, Full Gear including ammo/wpn and do 8 mile Combat runs. 31, same shit with the machinegun. 41, same with mortars and rounds. 51, same with SMAW and rounds, maybe some demo, get the pic?

  • @ianiverson07
    @ianiverson07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ran my PFT at Lake O'Neil 3 days ago! Had no idea Austen had been there recently

  • @christiano3418
    @christiano3418 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting ready to go and scared of falling the running part :( not gonna give up gonna try my best motivation thank you for these videos 🙏🙏🙏

  • @BillionSix
    @BillionSix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As former Navy, I am not sure whether to be offended. :)

  • @legendffgaming3853
    @legendffgaming3853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am 5'9 and 17 year old and weight 92-93 kgs and I can do 2:30 sec plank at one go 🙂

    • @dvonn7051
      @dvonn7051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Max is 3:45 bro, always go for the max , you could definitely get it

    • @legendffgaming3853
      @legendffgaming3853 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dvonn7051 ok bro tell me how to increase my height

    • @LLVMessenger
      @LLVMessenger ปีที่แล้ว

      @@legendffgaming3853 Your height has shit to do with the planks. I served with 6'2 guys who maxed out and 5'5 guys who maxed out lmfao

    • @legendffgaming3853
      @legendffgaming3853 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LLVMessenger what do you mean by max out???
      Looksmaxxing
      Status
      Money etc???

  • @AONIXO
    @AONIXO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Motivate!

  • @erikfisher7622
    @erikfisher7622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job guys