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    The Magic of a Training Log and Why You Should Write Down Your Fitness Goals
    TrainingFor600
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Magic of a Training Log and Why You Should Write Down Your Fitness Goals

    The TL;DR takeaway: If you have specific goals related to physical training or the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), write down your goals!
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    ACFT Standards: Why the Army is using a Hex-bar to assess Soldiers' Strength
    TrainingFor600
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 4 min

    ACFT Standards: Why the Army is using a Hex-bar to assess Soldiers' Strength

    Why does the Army use the hex-bar instead of the straight-bar during the ACFT? Is the hex-bar a safer alternative? Which is better?
    5,425 views1 comment
    How to Train for the ACFT's 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (3RM MDL) without Equipment
    TrainingFor600
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to Train for the ACFT's 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (3RM MDL) without Equipment

    The top body weight, no equipment necessary, training methods for developing strength for the ACFT and the Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
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    Softness is a Menace and Kettlebells May Be Our Best Defense
    TrainingFor600
    • Oct 14, 2019
    • 5 min

    Softness is a Menace and Kettlebells May Be Our Best Defense

    The harsh fact of the matter is that there is an increasingly large number of young Americans who are neglecting their bodies - getting soft
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    Training for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) without equipment: 5 Ways to Build the Foundation
    TrainingFor600
    • Jul 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    Training for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) without equipment: 5 Ways to Build the Foundation

    if you're looking for a small taste of the medicine, this article is intended to provide the minimum effective dose to start your treatment.
    18,142 views1 comment
    Developing Energy Systems for the Spring-Drag-Carry
    TrainingFor600
    • May 28, 2019
    • 3 min

    Developing Energy Systems for the Spring-Drag-Carry

    The Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), event four of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), measures more fitness in less than 2 minutes than an...
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    Advancing the Army's Fitness Leadership
    TrainingFor600
    • Mar 4, 2019
    • 10 min

    Advancing the Army's Fitness Leadership

    An Argument for Precision - Part 1 Preventable musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries plague Army readiness. Among Active Duty Soldiers, MSK...
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    Training for the ACFT: The 2-Mile Run (2MR)
    TrainingFor600
    • Nov 30, 2018
    • 3 min

    Training for the ACFT: The 2-Mile Run (2MR)

    New test, same 2 Mile Run In October of 2020 the Army will officially replace the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), used to assess...
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    Training for the ACFT: The Hand-Release Push-Up (HRPU)
    TrainingFor600
    • Nov 30, 2018
    • 3 min

    Training for the ACFT: The Hand-Release Push-Up (HRPU)

    Updated with FY20 standards -- learn the standards for "arm extension protocol." Tips and techniques for doing more push-ups. How to train
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    Training for the ACFT: The Standing Power Throw
    TrainingFor600
    • Nov 25, 2018
    • 3 min

    Training for the ACFT: The Standing Power Throw

    Learn how to develop the explosive power required to perform your best on ACFT event 2, the Standing Power Throw.
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    Training for the ACFT: The 3-Repetition Maximum Strength Deadlift (MDL). Part 2.
    TrainingFor600
    • Nov 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    Training for the ACFT: The 3-Repetition Maximum Strength Deadlift (MDL). Part 2.

    If progressive overload is the most fundamental concept in strength and conditioning, specificity is a close second. Part 1 of training...
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    Training for the ACFT: The 3-Repetition Maximum Strength Deadlift (MDL).  Part 1.
    TrainingFor600
    • Nov 25, 2018
    • 3 min

    Training for the ACFT: The 3-Repetition Maximum Strength Deadlift (MDL). Part 1.

    Defined simply, strength is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to generate force against an external resistance. The specific...
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    Training for the ACFT: 4 Simple Training Tips to Rapidly Increase Sprint, Drag, Carry Performance
    TrainingFor600
    • Oct 9, 2018
    • 4 min

    Training for the ACFT: 4 Simple Training Tips to Rapidly Increase Sprint, Drag, Carry Performance

    This post contains affiliate links. Click here to learn more. A friend recently asked me to review an ACFT-focused training plan. The...
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    Training for the ACFT: 5 Quick and Effective Tips to Get Your Leg Tucks on Track
    TrainingFor600
    • Oct 4, 2018
    • 2 min

    Training for the ACFT: 5 Quick and Effective Tips to Get Your Leg Tucks on Track

    This post contains affiliate links. Click here to learn more. The Army Combat Fitness Test has some new demands. One of the events that...
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