The TL;DR takeaway: If you have specific goals related to physical training or the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), write down your goals!

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?

The top body weight, no equipment necessary, training methods for developing strength for the ACFT and the Maximum Deadlift (MDL)

The harsh fact of the matter is that there is an increasingly large number of young Americans who are neglecting their bodies - getting soft

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.

The Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), event four of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), measures more fitness in less than 2 minutes than an...

An Argument for Precision - Part 1 Preventable musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries plague Army readiness. Among Active Duty Soldiers, MSK...

New test, same 2 Mile Run In October of 2020 the Army will officially replace the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), used to assess...

Updated with FY20 standards -- learn the standards for "arm extension protocol." Tips and techniques for doing more push-ups. How to train

Learn how to develop the explosive power required to perform your best on ACFT event 2, the Standing Power Throw.

If progressive overload is the most fundamental concept in strength and conditioning, specificity is a close second. Part 1 of training...

Defined simply, strength is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to generate force against an external resistance. The specific...

This post contains affiliate links. Click here to learn more. A friend recently asked me to review an ACFT-focused training plan. The...