***ACFT Flashcards
What does ACFT stand for?
Army Combat Fitness Test
How many ACFT events are there?
6
What are the ACFT events in order?
Three REP Maximum Deadlift Standing Power Throw (STP) Hand Release Pushup (HRP) Sprint Drag Carry (SDC) Leg Tuck (LTK) 2-Mile Run
How many attempted throws count as a record for the standing power throw?
2
How many reps can be done for the Maximum Deadlift?
3
For the 3 REP Maximum Deadlift is too low after three successful first attempts can another three be tried at a higher weight.
Yes
What is the Hand release pushup?
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
Can Soldiers rest on the ground during the hand release pushup?
No! Soldier only rest position is the front leaning rest position.
what is the Sprint drag carry?
50m
- Sprint
- Sled Drag
- Lateral
- Kettlebell Carry
- Sprint
What counts as one rep in the Leg Tuck?
When you pause at a straight-arm hang.
What is the min and max for the 3 REP Max Deadlift?
340lbs Max
140lbs Min
What is the max and min for the Standing Power Throw (STP)?
- 5m Max
4. 5m Min
What is the alternative for the Leg Tuck (LTK)?
2-min plank
What is the max and min for the Hand-Release Pushup (HRP)?
60 Pushups Max
10 Pushups Min
What is the max and min for the Sprint Drag Carry (SDC)?
1: 30 Max
3: 00 Min
What is the max and min for the Leg Tuck (LTK)?
20reps Max
1rep Min
What is the max and min for the 2-Mile Run?
13: 30 Max
21: 00 Min
What is the weight of the ball used in the Standing Power Throw (SPT) event?
10lbs
How long is the Hand-Release Pushup?
2m
What happens when a soldier has 2 unsuccessful attempts when performing the Standing Power Throw?
It results in a 0m throw (0 for the event)
What is the starting position for the Sprint Drag Carry?
The prone position, chest placed on the ground and both hands placed on the ground (as if you were doing a pushup)
What are ways to train for the Max Dead Lift?
Standard Deadlift
Hexbar Deadlift
Dumbell/Kettle Bell Lift
What are ways to train for the Standing Power Throw?
Performing the STP
Kettle Bell Swings
PowerCleans
What are ways to train for the Hand-Release Pushup
At Home
Standard Bench Press (Hand-Placement)
What are ways to train for the Sprint Drag Carry?
Move Heavy Weights over Distance
Sled Drags
Farmers Carries
Incorporate Shuttle Runs
What are ways to train for the Leg Tuck?
Grip Strength: Dead Hang (1min) —> Hip Touches
Core Strength: Knee Raises
Modified Leg Raises
What are ways to train for the 2-Mile Run
Joggin Outside
Walking distances
