How to Train for the ACFT | Alternative Exercises to Help You MAX the Army's PT Test

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  • @shaquawnhamilton2931
    @shaquawnhamilton2931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thank you for the amazing tips, went from a 515 to a 553 and still grindin 💯

  • @HumbleDishwasher
    @HumbleDishwasher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Love your videos. I went from struggling to keep 15 min/miles for 12 miles solely walking to an extremely comfortable 13 min/mile pace by just jogging 1/3 of every mile. My only concern is about when the weight I need to carry will be pushed from 45lbs to 60+ in sfas. I feel like the risk of injury is greatly increased

    • @GrittySoldier
      @GrittySoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Just keep training and putting the miles in. As you do that, you’ll also be building up Bone density, and strengthening your lower body muscles to allow you to carry heavier loads. Keep training, and you’ll be alright! 💪

  • @bennyballard6219
    @bennyballard6219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m a cadet going to IBOLC in august and your videos have been very helpful. Especially the gear videos. Thanks a lot

    • @GrittySoldier
      @GrittySoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man I’m glad they are useful to you!

  • @simpleman4196
    @simpleman4196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sir I bet you were one hell of a NCO and I'm sure that's made you even more of a hell of a officer I wish I would have had somebody like you in my leadership.

  • @MeliorIlle
    @MeliorIlle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Also Russian KBs are done with a full contraction of the core to where your back is bending, you don't squat. It'sa back and hamstirng dominant movement. You're doing a crossfit/American variation.

    • @bme23452
      @bme23452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. Swings are a hip hinge exercise, not a squat movement.

  • @charlesh777
    @charlesh777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are outstanding! Thank you for sharing so much varied informaton. It's kind of funny that during Viet Nam times, if you were breathing and had a heartbeat, that was good enough.

  • @gymtard
    @gymtard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another idea for leg tuck- if you have a TRX put your feet in the straps in push up position and do tucks like that

  • @jamespeterson1258
    @jamespeterson1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It may be hard to get your hands on a sled/litter to practice that part of the Sprint/Drag/Carry, but it is mainly a cardio endurance test, especially for your thighs, so working on any intense cardio that smokes you in minutes will help

  • @johnzonker6517
    @johnzonker6517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother, I sure appreciate these videos! 💯💯💯

  • @juliaernst1779
    @juliaernst1779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!! Very helpful. I appreciate the tips on HOW to incorporate them into a training plan or workout - you didn't just demonstrate the exercise and move on so thanks for taking the time on suggesting how to incorporate them

  • @coreybirdsong8055
    @coreybirdsong8055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good advice thanks for sharing!

  • @MrGrenade121
    @MrGrenade121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Solid info. It's hard for me to connect that last 10% on the leg tucks, maybe I should do more flexibility movements? I'll try the lying leg lifts, they may help the most with the extra 10% connection

    • @GrittySoldier
      @GrittySoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Try the leg lifts, I bet that will help. 👍

  • @Daniel-vh1wu
    @Daniel-vh1wu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always looking forward to the next upload 👍🏻

  • @kellipryor6445
    @kellipryor6445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Practical and effective advice! Awesome video. Thanks!

  • @dbwygant
    @dbwygant ปีที่แล้ว

    great tips to prepare!

  • @iuapple9782
    @iuapple9782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the tip/advice🤩 you should demonstrate the acft as your next content 😂 overall, great video 🙌

  • @tophsoutdoors
    @tophsoutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Gonna start implementing this asap

  • @nicholasboucher3911
    @nicholasboucher3911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Sir 🇺🇸💯

  • @luissoto5834
    @luissoto5834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video on land nav ? I think that’s what will get me the most with training sir.

  • @Stand1ngBear
    @Stand1ngBear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Be a badass with a good ass." 😂
    Great info, brother. Thanks for the vid. 🤙

  • @smj-yg7eq
    @smj-yg7eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sprint drag carry and run is what gets me. Wish they’d do something about it. Have either the 2 mile or the sprint drag carry but that two miles after the sprint drag is shitty. There’s no need for two cardio events.

  • @hggfu
    @hggfu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For maximum results the North Korean kettle bell swings are the best

  • @saje1988
    @saje1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you give a recommendation of sets and reps for each exercise?

  • @jameswilliams4185
    @jameswilliams4185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did not get the answer I was looking for for the sprint drag carry lol 🤣

  • @andrewmcgaha9629
    @andrewmcgaha9629 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Other than the time it takes to complete… idk why they don’t replace the run with ruck.

  • @sabatonfan_4137
    @sabatonfan_4137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have 2 years left before i sign up for the military, i was woundering how many reps of each one should i do since my school has a gym and also what other tips could you give for like pull ups and etc

  • @mikes1063
    @mikes1063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Starting Strength model for dead lifting is look down; definitely don’t look up!

    • @GrittySoldier
      @GrittySoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try it both ways and see which one you think is best. Looking down will have you tend to bend the back in the wrong way. But, I also don’t believe in any “one way,” everyone is different.

  • @nicolel.8673
    @nicolel.8673 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you tell us what muscle groups does the sprint drag carry target and what alternate exercises would you recommend for this event?

    • @ghotlygamer
      @ghotlygamer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Quads, back, calves, forearms, knees, do some running variations like sprinting, backwards running, and the farmer's carry, that's what I'm doing to prepare for this event

  • @Daniel-dr2jb
    @Daniel-dr2jb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any future program for the acft?

    • @GrittySoldier
      @GrittySoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, actually one is currently in the works!

  • @johnnykim5355
    @johnnykim5355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:00 alternate training to SPT

  • @geo_no_go2657
    @geo_no_go2657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If this new pt test was the standard in the early 2000s I would of retired last month....lol

  • @hmuphilly9129
    @hmuphilly9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a new person starting BCT, do they expect you to deadlift the max of 345?

    • @tubaguy678
      @tubaguy678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      225 is the bare minimum for infantry standards but always strive to max every event. Training and consistency will take you far. Every thing in this video is spot on so do your best and you'll be ok

    • @tubaguy678
      @tubaguy678 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also my last pt test I took they switched out leg tuck to a plank so you may or may not be doing a plank instead of leg tucks so incorporate that in your training to just in case

    • @hmuphilly9129
      @hmuphilly9129 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tubaguy678 do is there an alt for deadlifts or every recruit needs to do it?

    • @tubaguy678
      @tubaguy678 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hmuphilly9129 there are know alternatives to the deadlift that I'm aware of. I'm an 11b but heard non combat mos only has to dead lift 140 to pass

    • @hmuphilly9129
      @hmuphilly9129 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tubaguy678 ill just do my best once the time comes

  • @umami0247
    @umami0247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not a fan of this testing standard. But these are the times we are in now. This is why politicians shouldn't be involved with military training ever they can't do their own job!!

  • @mattybserbia
    @mattybserbia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend a lifting program or a well rounded fitness program and incorporating these for training?

    • @GrittySoldier
      @GrittySoldier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you could fit it into either, but I personally would defer to a more “well-rounded” fitness program for someone who is in the service.

  • @NedWasHere94
    @NedWasHere94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bet winning a ranger pack would help

  • @MeliorIlle
    @MeliorIlle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your deadlift form needs work. It's a deadlift not a squat. It's okay to use your back, that's what a deadlift is for.