You guys need a army drill sergent to yell at you and count yours reps. Big difference... I promise you. Glad to see the replies and likes YEARS later!!! Thanks everyone!

The US Army created a Combat Fitness Test which will replace its Physical Fitness Test, that you did here, next year. You may want to try out their new CFT which includes dead-lifts, sled drag, and kettle-bell carries. If you get enough likes, suggest trying the US Marine Corps' CFT rather than their PFT.

Matt, I am Retired US ARMY and I've got a little story for you. I was once assigned to a unit that did not do Daily PT exercises at all, but every 6 months a PT Test was still applied to all personnel. Well, I had once failed a PT Test while assigned to this unit. I passed the push ups and sit ups, but I failed the 2 mile run. Being that my unit did not do Daily PT, it did not have any Remedial PT programs for any individuals that failed PT Testing. Well, four months later, two months prior to next PT TEST, I bought a jump rope. I jumped rope for 15 minutes a day, everyday, until the next PT Test. I did not do any push ups or sit ups during this 6 month time frame after the failed PT Test either; I just jumped rope. Now here's the climax of the story. I not only passed the next PT Test, but I maxed the run, 100%, and improved on my push ups and sit ups and I didn't do any of them. Remember, I just jumped rope. There's an old saying that the "Jump Rope is the Boxers Best Friend." I hate long distance running, by the way, and the Jump Rope literally saved the day. The best thing about the jump rope is not only that it is the best cardio exercise and a compound exercise also, but you can do it anywhere and at any time at your convenience. My advice to you and your friends is to get yourself a good jump; not a speed rope or a heavy weighted rope, but a good semi weighted jump rope. My personnel choice was the "Lifeline Jump Rope" by Bobby Hinds (US Fitness Hall of Fame). There are plenty like them on the market. Jumping rope is not easy and it is all about timing. You will feel like a complete oaf and want to quit. Remember when "ROCKY" first started jumping rope? It takes time. So, start off at 3 minutes to get your footwork and timing established, then increase gradually to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, to 15 minutes. This exercise alone will train and strengthen the most important muscle in your body, THE HEART. Take it easy, Ron Coon

Just watching this is giving me anxiety. 6 years in the Army and every time before a test I’d get the nervous shits

ok lads. we need more challenges between the pair of you. matt, you got under mikes skin. try calorie challenge or pull up/burpee/dips challenge. lets see these muscles burning

*Luca would of crushed it.*

I serve in the US army. Hate to say to say that you got terminated on sit up for resting on the ground.😅 Nice try.

Speaking as a Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves, I find it interesting when super-fit people attempt the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test). Some points: On Mike's first few push-up reps, I would not have counted them because he did not go all the way up. Not only do you need to go down far enough to have the back of your arms parallel to the ground, you need to go all the way up so your arms are strait. On Matt, I would have terminated your sit-ups a long time ago. You were resting in the down position. The only way you can rest is in the up position but you cannot use anything to hold yourself in the up position. Several times you rested in the down position. I would have given you 1 warning if you were a trainee taking your APFT, but on the second rest I would terminate the event for you. Lastly, you cheated against Mike. You need to have a minimum of 10 min between events, but you had him run by himself which gave you a longer rest period. You both should have run at the same time to get an accurate score against each other. I would like to see how you two do on the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) which is 6 events and 600 points. 3-rep maximum dead-lift, power throw, release push-up, leg tuck, sprint-drag-carry, two-mile run. www.army.mil/acft/ If you are ever in the Los Angeles area I know of a few company of Drill Sergeants (even a few are gym-rats) that would be willing to help you out ;-)

All day of protein bars and protein shakes

Finally a video that doesn’t start with I ate nothing but !!

Two bulky guys not that good at edurance workouts (still better than most of the population) ? Wow. Mind blown

Gentlemen, it’s called a physical fitness test and through practice your scores will improve. Excellent JOB for your first time doing it.

I served in the U.S Army Airborne for over 15 years and I was also an Army Fitness Instructor. There is a big difference between Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance. Bodybuilders primarily focus on muscular strength which allows them to lift a heavier maximum of weight. There are four major components of physical fitness, but in the U.S Army we primarily rely on Muscular Endurance and Cardiorespiratory Endurance-- this is so that we are able to use our muscles repeatedly for longer periods of time without getting fatigue; which is essential for operating in situations that requires hours of endurance. It doesn't matter how jacked you are in the Army, because if you do not train for Muscular Endurance then you will suffer from Lactic Acidosis when doing repeated movements and it will slow you down if you have to put your muscles under tension for longer periods of time. I remember doing a 16 mile ruck march with a junior soldier that just came from a bodybuilding lifestyle and he was much bigger than I, but even though our weapon and rucksack weighed the same amount, the bodybuilding guy couldn't keep up with me and he struggled a lot with endurance pain. I have no doubt that he could out lift me in a gym environment, but he was one of my slowest soldiers in a tactical environment. We don't need troops that can bench press 300 lbs, we need troops that can endure extreme conditions during 12 to 15 months of deployment. That is why the Army Physical Fitness Test is all about endurance and not so much to demonstrate strength. However, the new Combat Fitness Test incorporates exercises that has a better measurement for all four components of physical fitness: Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Body Composition, and Flexibility.

haha do MORE stuff like this.. that was class. Do it with Gabriel Sey too!

Both technically failed the sit ups because you can't rest on the ground the only authorized rest position is the up position (curled up )

The guy in the background at 5:45 literally would out run me and he look 60 and I’m 25

If you want to be technical he failed the sit ups. You aren’t allowed to rest on the ground like that. If you are going to rest, it must be in the up position

8:01 the camera guy realised he had made a terrible position mistake

This was actually pretty entertaining to watch and I have graded a lot of PT test in the army. I'm impressed that they were able to do this with no prep when a lot of our soldier who do this everyday can barely pass.

it blows my mind how two civilians can so perfectly capture every emotion experienced during a pt test, to include the calf lock up at the end.

keep doing these type of videos they are actually sickkkkkkk

Considering you go on 30 holidays a year Mikes has your pants down in the tan department

When I have been in army, I had push up around 55-60, and seat-up around 80, I can't remember how fast did I run. But we did it in uniform and army boots.

As an active duty Marine, I highly advise the CFT! Strength isn’t such a big part of it vs muscle endurance 100%

Try the new ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) better suited for lifters.

I tried the FBI fitness test years ago, and they can be surprisingly difficult when you're not used to bodyweight training and running! Great job, it was fun to watch 👍

Damn, my APFT scores are never that low, but yet they look fitter than me🤷🏾‍♂️.

Now imagine having to run it without music cause soldiers aren’t allowed to lol

Matt, i love your music selection for this video really good job!

I liked that timelapse in the beginning mate. Nice to see you and Thirsty Thurston back together

Well Put Together Vlog, It was funny seeing how you guys fell out after the Run... Good Video!!

I'm restarting my fitness after a few years driving truck and have been watching a few of these videos the past couple days and I'm genuinely surprised by these results considering how great both these guys look...actually oddly encouraging.

Aye! I just graduated basic training. I scored 339 on my last PT test (went to the extended scale) 103 push ups 79 sit ups and ran a 10:56 2 mile. By far my favorite video yet man! Next, try the army Combat Fitness Test. Which will take the Army physical fitness test in 2020.

This was fun to watch. Great work! Small mention: The rest position for sit-ups is actually at the top. You would end your run if your shoulder blades touched the ground.

As a bodybuilder that's in the US Army I'd say you guys did a great job with no prep. The Army pt test is pretty much a joke for gauging a soldier's overall physical fitness, it's really just an endurance challenge where the little guys excel.

I was shocked and very pleased when you used enslaved (the song) in your video. one of my favorite. Really gets you going..

My husband was army. He's had a dad bod his entire life. He challenges guys to push ups (press ups) and always wins and never failed a fitness test.

You should do the new us army combat fitness test !

I’m amazed at these guys and my abilities as a soldier at the same time.

Actually both failed because you rested in the down position and you can only rest in the up position during the sit-up event

I really enjoyed it. Thank you both! Hope to see you together in another video, Bonnie

Try the Royal Marines PRMC tests

You need to try it again with the new test. It adds the spirnt drag carry, overhead toss and deadlift

Pretty decent video guys, I like how you guys tried it and did your best. The thing about this fitness test is that it doesnt focus on strength such as who can carry the most but more to calisthenics. (btw you guys deserve my like lol)

Yo your a inspiration mate keep the good work up love your vids

I’m so out of shape I didn’t know what a “press up” was before this.

As a US Army vet (living in England), you guys did a great job. Note: on the sit-ups, you are not allowed to rest on the ground - as soon as you do, you have to stop. You can only rest in the up position. Also, headphones are not allowed on the run portion, as it gives a tempo and motivating advantage. Other than that, you followed the test really well. At 39 years old (my last test) I did 65 pushups, 82 situps, and a 13:10 run - but that is practicing the test just about every other week...and running a f*ton. For having no acclimation, you guys killed it.

Matt you gotta do the new US Army Combat Ready Test! It's replacing the current one, and is way more hardcore!!

Matt you looked so funny when you ran😂

Love the vids been subbed since 37k 👍 keep it up

You guys have good banter

if I had a physique like that I wouldn't wear a shirt anywhere

If you can't do 2 minutes of push-ups 2 minutes of sit-ups and 2 mile run and hit the bare minimum. You should rethink your fitness. When my Granny was 97 she did PT better then me. 11B all day.

Next video: Halving my Calories (just an idea) xx 💖💖🌷🌷

U both guys make such a good vedios everytime..

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this and how the music fitted in well with the workout scenes!

I'm a South Yorkshire firefighter I would like to see you do the firefighter equipment carry fitness test

I love watching people who don’t do cardio do cardio. I do cross country and I like to say our sport is everyone else’s punishment.

So, little tips on the situps. The only rest position is the up position. However, you do not have to go all the way down. Only your shoulder blades need to touch the ground. Also, if you use your momentum to launch back upwards, it makes it easier to pass. Not by a lot, but enough to help.

The sit-up part is meant to be a "sprint." You have to drop as fast as possible. Doing the exercise slowly will improve your strength but will cause fatigue sooner.

You and Mike should do the SASs fitness test, that would be one hell of a video😂. You can get the information if you just search it up. Good luck👍

The huge difference of looking fit and being fit haha

Ran my 2 mile last week in 11:57. It's fun watching you guys try this

Good Effort guys!!!

I watched a my 1SG stop in the middle of a PT test run smoke a cigarette and still run a 14:25 two mile.

Your buddy was working to hard on the sit ups. After starting only your shoulder blades need to touch the ground.

as a distance runner myself I love watching them try and do the run, I can just imagine pacing them back to back doing 8 min miles

I have a pt test later this month. If anything this is reminding me to get ready for it.

Because you are from the UK 🇬🇧 You should do the Royal Marines commando fitness test Matt!! Like if you want to see this👊🏻

Dope video. . Makes me want to train to be functional instead of looks lol never know might come in handy....

There is actually a new army physical fitness test coming in January of 2020. I was one of the soldiers to test it in the Airborne. I would recommend looking it up and giving it a try.

@MattDoesFitness would love to see video of you all taking on the Army Combat Fitness Test which is the Army's new APFT!!!

love intro 24 hours of protein bars and shakes

18:38 is EXTREMELY RARE footage of Matt swearing lmfao.

Nice video. Shows you that HOW you train for an event like PU, SU, run makes the difference. ACFT will be different to train for than APFT

I really enjoy your vids, gents. I’m in the US Army and even though you’re soooo much more fit than me I outscore you. It’s cool that you’re able to laugh at yourselves while motivating others. Cheers.

Americans: Push UPS English people: Press Ups . . . Oka!!!

OMG NOT A FOOD 24HR CHALLENGE VIDEO 😂😂 Love the video though xx

5:47 look at that old man sprint speed in background...amazing at that age

Damn 1.9m killing it lads, keep up the good work!

Matt I am a 400 runner I like to see the difference between speed and strength

I have to jump on this challenge! 😂 Parks local to me too. You guys smashed it 🔥

Been in the army for a year and 3 months. PFC. PT test has become a warmup for a real workout. So easy. Aye if you’re looking to up your mile times, a method I used that seemed to help after 2 months of doing it- treadmill 10 pace 4 miles at an incline. You can do 2 miles too. Also do a 24hour marathon. 5 camelbacks cycling refill over the course of 24 hours of running to just see where you’re at. Should be able to get 70-100 in.

Matt, do you know there is a new fitness test that just rolled out. It include some lifting, pull-ups, and throwing weight. It'll be fun seeing you guys doing it. Awesome job.

As a current member of the Army National guard, i still have issues maxing my events. My score was 56 push ups, 79 sit ups and 14:50 run. and just for a heads up , if you rest on the ground to catch your breath on the sit ups , you will normally get terminated.

I've been in the Army for 13 years and I can usually max the test (my run has been slipping lately though). First off just wanted to say great job guys, don't listen to pissants on here who have never done a pushup but just talk shit. As some have mentioned you guys are incredibly strong but as you saw the Army tests are more geared towards endurance. Also I think you guys made the test a little bit harder for yourself by doing very full extensions and slow reps. Usually to max it you have to crank out as much as you can in a burst. You guys did much better form than most Soldiers. Y'all would easily get higher scores when you saw how normal soldiers take the test. I also would love to see you do the new Army ACFT, with several interesting events (and it has deadlifts which I'm sure you'd destroy). Cheers .

For the push ups. This method will help. As long as your hands are on the ground, you can slide to a standard push-up into a wide push up and slide back when needed. This helps when you think you hit failure. Hitting 75+ push up in 2 minutes with this method.

Apft sit ups really has a strategy to it... You instinctively want to do sit ups to do a work out, but you really just need to release yourself once you're at the top and flop to the ground, and your shoulders need only touch the ground, not your hands. If you're holding yourself going down you fatigue yourself. The APFT isn't a workout, its a test so just go crazy with them and bang them out. Took me a while to get a good strategy down for it. You should also consider the elevation when you're doing the 2 mile run. Higher up you are, the worse it is. Push ups you must also consider that your feet must not exceed 12in apart, mike was very close to that. You're also permitted to slide your hands around to utilize different parts of your arms so long as they don't leave the ground. I respect your efforts, it was enjoyable to watch!

You should try and do the US navy seal challenge!

I didn’t know Ross Barkley has a KZfaq channel

Yall did good for bodybuilders considering you guys are heavier. My recent pt test is pushups 82, situp 72, run 13:41. I weigh 168lbs army pt test is more calisthenics but try the new acft its much harder

They told me in BCT on sit ups to just "slam" back it really does help lol

Hi mat I think your a great guy 👍🏽 Loving the Luca intros

guy with the black tank top failed pushups. you're supposed to lock your arms

Damn seeing guys very well built like this actually struggling with the APFT makes me feel more confident 😁 I passed the APFT with a 300 and ACFT with a 567 👊👍

Your vlogs are so entertaining. Highly important question, what brand of shorts are those? Pretty sick

Where is lucka intro? The whole world wants to know

I edited this so that none of the comments make sense 😂😅😅

You guys should do a video on our new PT Test. The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). That ones a burner

You have to train for it. My first was a 267 at 21. And my best was a 345 at 25. I ran marathons but struggled with pushups until mid-20s.