The Army announced Wednesday it was scrapping the “leg tuck” from its Army Combat Fitness Test for good, and replacing it with a plank, after data showed women were failing at even doing one.
They should not change the tests, just change the duties that you qualify for. Lower score in physical, can still help out, but I would not want them running next to me in battle if they can't run in the test. Like with firemen. If you cannot carry a hose up 8 floors, than you should not be going into buildings, but you may be able to drive a truck, or work the radio, or even be a medic.
I remember my red phase it was a week in I couldn’t do leg tucks and in the end of my Osut training I was popping like 10 it’s a Great way to build core
I’m 66 with two stents. I just did 14 of these. Asked daughter & daughter in law to do it. They did 5-7. As one said, “Dude, its easy” If you cant do 3, you need to stay out of military.
Thats the point. When military training gets easier, combat gets harder. Read about what happened to training before the Korean War. History repeats itself.
@@ErickaBernie Due to an accommodation for females like yourself. As a benefactor of a double standard, one could say yours doesn't hold much weight either.
Thanks for video! I just completed basic and still can barely do leg tuck. Unfortunately we didn’t have equipment to practice ACFT. We made a pull up bar in the bathroom to practiced. We only got to do climbing drills probably once a week and at times never did the complete set.
Kelsea Shiosaki yes but I feel they gave more “chances” to retake ACFT. They had one every week for last three weeks there. Our battalions drill sergeants started grading..Also some girls didn’t not officially pass but did graduate 🤷🏻♀️
I'm glad I ended my time in 2005. As a 45yr old with 38inch waist, boy that would be hard without training, and muscle building. The old APFT, I could not train, and still get down for 1 time, and knock out 50 push-ups, and 65 situps. Ok the 2mi timer was not like it was when I was 19, running a 5min mile, but even at age 40, I could complete the 2mi run in 15min. I feel bad for my 50yr old, Nurses, Doctors, and Medical Corp that is not training like they gave to run the Mogadishu mile, and being shot at.
If I went from 7 legs tucks in my first acft to 20 in my second one then it shouldn't be that hard. Just practice practice and practice. I would always do 5 leg tucks after final formation in basic and that helped a lot.
You have to be perpendicular to the bar, my body naturally turns outward in the direction of my dominant arm. I was told it was fine, and i was told it wasn’t. Which is correct?
Soo I'm waiting to see if I get a waiver but preparing before hand. What's the max number to get the highest score? Like 30 leg tucks? Or 40 new push ups?
Considering there's 3 different ways of doing this and they use different muscle groups I can't help but feel that this is just a bad exercise to include in the test. That's government for you I guess.
I think it was a compromise when they couldn't get pull-ups approved. The GO who was in charge of developing the test, while acknowledging that pull-ups were a great measure of upper-body strength, in the very next breath said he wasn't "comfortable" with using it on the test because it would be, in essence, "unfair" to women. After seeing how the Marines had to cave on their "everybody does pull-ups" approach, it's not wonder the Army didn't even try.
Do more pushups lol. Not much you can do. You can do as many as you can in 30 seconds and do 3/5 sets of that. But since the push ups are different, you can do those style.
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The Army announced Wednesday it was scrapping the “leg tuck” from its Army Combat Fitness Test for good, and replacing it with a plank, after data showed women were failing at even doing one.
Shits crazy, makes the military weaker. Change shit to make it more inclusive.
@@PirateD.KingLuffy Blurred lines!
So much for equality.
They should not change the tests, just change the duties that you qualify for.
Lower score in physical, can still help out, but I would not want them running next to me in battle if they can't run in the test.
Like with firemen. If you cannot carry a hose up 8 floors, than you should not be going into buildings, but you may be able to drive a truck, or work the radio, or even be a medic.
Oh my goodness, Drill Sergeant! This is exactly what I’ve been missing with the leg tuck! I was overthinking this the entire time
I remember my red phase it was a week in I couldn’t do leg tucks and in the end of my Osut training I was popping like 10 it’s a Great way to build core
No bullshit, this actually helps. My DSs are helpful, but they had no idea of how tf to explain it as simple as possible without getting in-depth.
He’s still a drill SGT, he was one of my drill SGT at Fort Jackson. Fox company 3rd platoon.
He loves to give 8 counts
He can do push-ups all day 😂 I had him as well
Oh you were in fort Jackson too thsts dope
Thank you for your service.
Much respect to the men and women in uniform.
I’m 66 with two stents. I just did 14 of these. Asked daughter & daughter in law to do it. They did 5-7. As one said, “Dude, its easy”
If you cant do 3, you need to stay out of military.
ACFT no longer requires the leg tuck, so you opinion doesn’t really hold any weight 🤷🏻♀️
Thats the point. When military training gets easier, combat gets harder. Read about what happened to training before the Korean War. History repeats itself.
@@ErickaBernie the mentality of America's finest everyone 👏
@@ErickaBernie Due to an accommodation for females like yourself. As a benefactor of a double standard, one could say yours doesn't hold much weight either.
Thanks for video! I just completed basic and still can barely do leg tuck. Unfortunately we didn’t have equipment to practice ACFT. We made a pull up bar in the bathroom to practiced. We only got to do climbing drills probably once a week and at times never did the complete set.
If they didn’t have equipment to practice, did they still count the ACFT score against you? I’m hearing mixed things whether they do or not
Kelsea Shiosaki yes but I feel they gave more “chances” to retake ACFT. They had one every week for last three weeks there. Our battalions drill sergeants started grading..Also some girls didn’t not officially pass but did graduate 🤷🏻♀️
Same
Congratulations, the military is about to cater to you even more lol
@@wrath2008 help I completed basic but I can't perform 3 pullups lmao 😂
I'm glad I ended my time in 2005. As a 45yr old with 38inch waist, boy that would be hard without training, and muscle building. The old APFT, I could not train, and still get down for 1 time, and knock out 50 push-ups, and 65 situps. Ok the 2mi timer was not like it was when I was 19, running a 5min mile, but even at age 40, I could complete the 2mi run in 15min.
I feel bad for my 50yr old, Nurses, Doctors, and Medical Corp that is not training like they gave to run the Mogadishu mile, and being shot at.
He makes this look so easy😭
That's because it is easy 😂
You’re the reason why the army getting weak lmao. No one joins prepared
I'm an old man in terrible shape and this IS easy.
Don't worry not ladies you're no longer required to do it!
I was a fat body and could do at least 6,
Thanks your videos really helps and I appreciate it.....I am thinking of going into the military. ...I'm 16 so I'm gonna begin some basic p.t training
DS Royer was my Drill SGT at basic, what a legend
Pure Gold. Thank you!!! I am training up for my first test.
Man I should’ve joined the Air Force I suck!!
Yes you do
You do not. Keep practicing and you will crush it.
If I went from 7 legs tucks in my first acft to 20 in my second one then it shouldn't be that hard. Just practice practice and practice.
I would always do 5 leg tucks after final formation in basic and that helped a lot.
Im going to need another battle buddy on the other side lol
Good tips, a lot of people struggle with this, but I feel like it’s mostly an issue with form.
DS ROYER : OUT FUCKING STANDING
I have an infinite amount of questions for you. Wow. I just found your channel. Love it all.
My left shoulder hurts after leg tucks regardless of which hand is in front. I can do 9 to 10 leg tucks. Any advice?
Now it's planking. Army said its now obsolete and planking will replace this for core Strength check.
Yeah…this was a video about a year or so ago.
He was my drill sargent 🤣 awesome dude tho, pretty chill once you got to know him
Leg tucks are hella easy, i havent even gone thru basic yet and can bust out 10 of these. Im suprised alot of people cant do them
so you think i can do a pull up😳
Ouuuu he so strong this @sroyer160 guy.
How about he ‘USE THE PEGS DRILL SERGEANT, USE THE PEGS!’ 🙄
Ashley Salas 😂😂😂
😂 I said that in my head!
Ahahahhahah
I heard they'll have 2 min plank if you can't do leg tuck?
id rather do leg tucks
They do and it's supposed to get phased out at some point.
Thank you for this! You'll just gave me what I needed 👍😃
You have to be perpendicular to the bar, my body naturally turns outward in the direction of my dominant arm. I was told it was fine, and i was told it wasn’t. Which is correct?
Hold up...no one taught me to lean back...holy shit its physics
jesus the bend arm method is so much easier thanks
shows up in my feed AFTER they remove it :/
Soo I'm waiting to see if I get a waiver but preparing before hand. What's the max number to get the highest score? Like 30 leg tucks? Or 40 new push ups?
20 is max
So the standard is to have the knee touch the elbow or the forearm? Thanks in advance!
Why are they getting rid of this? This looks very useful for both men and women. Hell, I wanna try it myself.
Pressure from Congress because about 40% of females wouldn't pass (i.e. meet the standard)
Can you update this for a 2 minute plank step by step...what is our military coming to.
DS Royer, That's my Drill Sergeant. 06/04/21, 1/34th.
does your body has to be parellel to the bar?
Which part?
Thanks...I am a newbie but the ACFT website states body has to remain perpendicular to bar...but this form is 'legal' ?
Does not specify during execution
I can’t believe people can’t do this 😑 like how in the fuck
Legit I wasn’t being counted because I didn’t go all the way down everytime
This is so helpful!
This helped out a lot thank you
More tips please
At 65 years, old simple.
1-34 ALWAYS FORWARD!!!
Always forward
Problem is you have to get your arms to 90 degrees...
Are you in 1/34th INF BN Leyte Dragons?
Nvm! I see the the logo in the front of back of DS’ shirt. (: ALWAYS FORWARD!!
Considering there's 3 different ways of doing this and they use different muscle groups I can't help but feel that this is just a bad exercise to include in the test. That's government for you I guess.
I think it was a compromise when they couldn't get pull-ups approved. The GO who was in charge of developing the test, while acknowledging that pull-ups were a great measure of upper-body strength, in the very next breath said he wasn't "comfortable" with using it on the test because it would be, in essence, "unfair" to women. After seeing how the Marines had to cave on their "everybody does pull-ups" approach, it's not wonder the Army didn't even try.
Best video and tips I've seen
What is the max?
20 is max
What would be an easier way to do more push ups faster?
Do more pushups lol. Not much you can do. You can do as many as you can in 30 seconds and do 3/5 sets of that. But since the push ups are different, you can do those style.
@@TropicXXll true lol and thanks for the tip
Just do more. My training for it was to get myrequirement hand release PUs under 1 minute. Everything after that was extra.
Watch Iron Wolf on youtube
Any tips on where to place your hands on the bar? Like how far apart or close.
Hands cannot be more than one hand apart.
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That second method technically doesn’t count lol
& how doesn’t it?
The new ruling, IF you can't do 1 leg tuck then you have to do 2 mins plank as an alternative.
idk 2 minutes plank would be better to me
i like it
Hey sergeant
Leg tucks are to easy. I don’t see why soldiers are having such an issue with it. I credit my trainer with lots of core strengthening exercises.
It is easy I'm just not smart but i have the strength