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Feb 27
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?

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

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Feb 27
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

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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

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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.

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Developing Energy Systems for the Spring-Drag-Carry

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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 enti...

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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 inju...

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

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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 Soldi...

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 condi...

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

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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 tr...

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

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

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

Softness is a Menace and Kettlebells May Be Our Best Defense

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

Developing Energy Systems for the Spring-Drag-Carry

Advancing the Army's Fitness Leadership

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

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

Training for the ACFT: The Standing Power Throw

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

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

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

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