***ACFT

Question 1

What does ACFT stand for?

Answer 1

Army Combat Fitness Test

Question 2

How many ACFT events are there?

Answer 2

6

Question 3

What are the ACFT events in order?

Answer 3

Three REP Maximum Deadlift
Standing Power Throw (STP)
Hand Release Pushup (HRP)
Sprint Drag Carry (SDC)
Leg Tuck (LTK)
2-Mile Run

Question 4

How many attempted throws count as a record for the standing power throw?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

How many reps can be done for the Maximum Deadlift?

Answer 5

3

Question 6

For the 3 REP Maximum Deadlift is too low after three successful first attempts can another three be tried at a higher weight.

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What is the Hand release pushup?

Answer 7

It is a pushup that starts from the floor and the hands will move outward to make a T and then come back together underneath the shoulders to do a pushup

Question 8

Can Soldiers rest on the ground during the hand release pushup?

Answer 8

No! Soldier only rest position is the front leaning rest position.

Question 9

what is the Sprint drag carry?

Answer 9

50m

1. Sprint
2. Sled Drag
3. Lateral
4. Kettlebell Carry
5. Sprint

Question 10

What counts as one rep in the Leg Tuck?

Answer 10

When you pause at a straight-arm hang.

Question 11

What is the min and max for the 3 REP Max Deadlift?

Answer 11

340lbs Max

140lbs Min

Question 12

What is the max and min for the Standing Power Throw (STP)?

Answer 12

12. 5m Max

4. 5m Min

Question 13

What is the alternative for the Leg Tuck (LTK)?

Answer 13

2-min plank

Question 14

What is the max and min for the Hand-Release Pushup (HRP)?

Answer 14

60 Pushups Max

10 Pushups Min

Question 15

What is the max and min for the Sprint Drag Carry (SDC)?

Answer 15

1: 30 Max
3: 00 Min

Question 16

What is the max and min for the Leg Tuck (LTK)?

Answer 16

20reps Max

1rep Min

Question 17

What is the max and min for the 2-Mile Run?

Answer 17

13: 30 Max
21: 00 Min

Question 18

What is the weight of the ball used in the Standing Power Throw (SPT) event?

Answer 18

10lbs

Question 19

How long is the Hand-Release Pushup?

Answer 19

2m

Question 20

What happens when a soldier has 2 unsuccessful attempts when performing the Standing Power Throw?

Answer 20

It results in a 0m throw (0 for the event)

Question 21

What is the starting position for the Sprint Drag Carry?

Answer 21

The prone position, chest placed on the ground and both hands placed on the ground (as if you were doing a pushup)

Question 22

What are ways to train for the Max Dead Lift?

Answer 22

Standard Deadlift
Hexbar Deadlift
Dumbell/Kettle Bell Lift

Question 23

What are ways to train for the Standing Power Throw?

Answer 23

Performing the STP
Kettle Bell Swings
PowerCleans

Question 24

What are ways to train for the Hand-Release Pushup

Answer 24

At Home

Standard Bench Press (Hand-Placement)

Question 25

What are ways to train for the Sprint Drag Carry?

Answer 25

Move Heavy Weights over Distance
Sled Drags
Farmers Carries
Incorporate Shuttle Runs

Question 26

What are ways to train for the Leg Tuck?

Answer 26

Grip Strength: Dead Hang (1min) —> Hip Touches
Core Strength: Knee Raises
Modified Leg Raises

Question 27

What are ways to train for the 2-Mile Run

Answer 27

Joggin Outside

Walking distances