Have maxed it out a couple times now. Toughest event for me was ensuring my overhead throw technique is on point.
@raskal5988 Жыл бұрын
Yeah im worried about my overhead throw the most. Last time i did it, i let it slip out my hand too early and i ended up with 4.5m
@ashleybennetttabor43092 жыл бұрын
This video is solid!! And you said it best, you have to do the actual exercise, but your alternates are gold. My goal is to max!! Last score 510 at 4 months postpartum! The ball throw, HLT, and run are what I need to improve most! Thanks Gritty! 🇺🇸
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
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@ryandunham9312 Жыл бұрын
510 4 months after giving birth is hardcore
@RamblerMonkey6 ай бұрын
Former Marine, getting back in shape to join the Army Reserve and your videos motivate me to workout 💪💪💪
@josiahriojas25932 жыл бұрын
Increased my score recently from a 460 (last August) to a 511 (today)! Hoping to get something closer to 600 next time, so I'm definitely going to implement some of these alternates into my workout!
@christopherwood4861 Жыл бұрын
Started throwing this in into my strongman training and I've seen a huge difference in my overall training.
@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын
Awesome! 💪
@christopherwood4861 Жыл бұрын
It's help tremendously. I've won 4 out of the 5 comps I've done just because my cardio and endurance shot up
@christopherwood4861 Жыл бұрын
Plus I've been rucking with a weight vest and sometimes a plate carrier and I'm just feeling great thank you for the hard work you put into the videos
@evanunderwood74642 жыл бұрын
The 2 mile run post workout session is definitely a great tip, since a lot of people in my opinion tend to focus on the lifting to max the deadlift, and kinda push the 2MR to the wayside until it’s time to run it
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think a lot of people forget about the 2-miler and how much worse it can be at the back end of the ACFT.
@robertmacaraeg47472 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I am a 59 year old retiree and plan to take the new ACFT with the local national guard unit and see if I can make it over the black line and qualify to be a 13B again.
@ThePederangell Жыл бұрын
I take my first ACFT for the Reserve soon... thankful for this video! The plank seems to be my worst event.
@justinmoss15242 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I'm 5 weeks out from testing. My only un-maxed event so far is the run. Though I have traditionally been in the low 13s (38 yoa, 225lbs), accomplishing that at the end of this test has been quite challenging. I'm currently upping volume and working sprints to address this.
@ThePederangell Жыл бұрын
I'm 39, 222... recovery isn't what it used to be. I struggle with the plank the most.
@jasmine-92242 жыл бұрын
Don't forget dips or elevated pushups on DB or parallette bars. They are excellent for hitting the front delts and overall upper body strength.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I should have put though in there… thanks for the heads up!!!! 👍
@robertporter83212 жыл бұрын
Think some of the high schools should use this as well for gym in general it’s a all around good condition system for everyone
@brokenfuzzy44272 жыл бұрын
I'm a Crypto Linguist struggling to balance PT with the demands of language learning/retention. Thank you for putting this together. I'll never be a Ranger, but this should help maintain a decent score.
@dangerclose5748 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Gonna add a few of these exercises to my normal routine of push pull legs/cardio
@James225 Жыл бұрын
The best tip for maxing out your 2 mile run is to incorporate HIIT training. Example: 30 seconds all out sprint, 1 minute slow jog for the entirety of a 2 or 3 mile run. Now you can adjust the sprint and jog times however you want. I did this to get better 5k times and it ABSOLUTELY worked. Significant results. I'd suggest to prepare for a 2 mile run, do HIIT for 3 miles for the same reason he mentioned. Training for more than 2 miles will make 2 miles feel easier. Another thing you might try, may not be for everyone, but similar to what he mentioned. Run with a plate carrier or added weight. What I like to do is go to a standard running track like you find at most high shools. Plan to run a total of 3 miles (12 laps around the track). Start by running 1/4 mile (1 lap) around the track with your added weight, drop the weight at the end of that lap and run 1 more lap without the weight. Alternate like this until you have run your total laps. It's a similar concept to HIIT except the variable is the weight, not necessarily the speed. Though you will probably run faster on the laps you don't have the weight. Hope that makes sense and I promise you at least one or both of these methods will decrease your running times if you're persistent. It ABSOLUTELY was effective for me and I saw significant results.
@andrew58242 жыл бұрын
Love these videos man. I just got 58’d on sit-ups at ranger school.. going back next class. These always keep me motivated.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Go back! Stay motivated! 💪
@ryansmith10473 ай бұрын
Appreciate the advice, increased my score dramatically following many of your tips. Thanks!
@commonkingslifts2 жыл бұрын
I just took an ACFT last week and scored my best with 594. This was the first ACFT I've taken with the plank in leu of the leg tucks. To max the plank I needed 3:40, which sucked, but lots of ab wheel work in the last two months improved that significantly. The only thing I need to fix is my SPT...god damn SPT.
@jacobparable53662 жыл бұрын
You should do a video on alternate exercises for the Upper Body Round Robin. I've been trying to figure out how to practice these events at home. Particularly the rope climb and the 5 Mile run
@AllAmerican19932 жыл бұрын
Preparing for ACFT in May. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! 👍🏻
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to be of help!!
@adrianpena944 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I am currently at a 580 right now, second time taking it. I need to work on my ball throw technique and my pace for the hand release push-ups (I ran out of time).
@cosmicredlanternkharnthebe5202 жыл бұрын
I have been doing a couple of acft workouts and the T pushups are the bane of my elbows
@homeslice45512 жыл бұрын
I almost did a leg tuck, just about an inch between my knees to elbows. So close, I just need to get my technique down, it's there
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Keep working at it man!
@PapaPerk36010 ай бұрын
Got a 564 last month, got 12 days to get right and score the coveted 600. I’ve never maxed the HRP, SPT or 2MR. The remaining events I’m gucci taters.
@junkymunky27412 жыл бұрын
I love your videos on how to Max the ACFT, always great information thanks man
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
👍
@mateoacosta54702 жыл бұрын
Solid workouts and advice, Gritty Soldier!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
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@rebukebroke Жыл бұрын
A good way I replicate the drag portion is run a up a hill backwards it really works out the quads
@hilmiatti15892 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the advice man great video
@carsonbeck63532 жыл бұрын
Thanks for help brother! I struggle with push ups, so this helps out!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
👍
@ricardoestrada58782 жыл бұрын
ACFT > APFT , This one humbles soldiers to the max
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree with that
@user-xe8vx2lt4h2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!
@JJ-un5fi2 жыл бұрын
I need to give the ACFT a try.
@iuapple97822 жыл бұрын
Watched your video on standing power throw and went from 10m to 12m 👀 thank you! 👊 Still got work to do 👊
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah that’s great to hear! 💪
@philipholley11432 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@aykut85172 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
💪
@coreyburt36732 жыл бұрын
I’ve been practicing Ruck marches with my school back pack. Been putting weight plates in it ha!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮
@JakeThomas-gu4vn2 жыл бұрын
Love the content man keep it up 👍
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
👍
@quayjones78902 жыл бұрын
gritty soldier !! 🐐
@aryanrisner2 жыл бұрын
Only event I still haven't maxed is the deadlift and the ball throw. I'm pretty proud of my 1:22 sprint drag carry and my 12:12 2 mile time in it.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Yeah those are great times man, just gotta dial down the other two!
@jon-kd5st2 жыл бұрын
A 355 deadlift much harder then the 355 hex bar deadlift
@thelonesoldier45792 жыл бұрын
Liked and followed dude !
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
🤘
@ander6630 Жыл бұрын
Following the max acft training plan damaged my right shoulder doing the murph. Now im resting the upper body and focusing on the run getting my two mile time down to 15 min goal . to return back to 13 min two mile or less
@upthepooper35552 жыл бұрын
being at 140lb and 5'4", the MDL is the only thing im curious about. I can DL 220lb for ~5 reps. So thats more than 1.5x my body weight. However that scores me in the 70s lol. Still going to work to that high score though
@kyliewilliams52962 жыл бұрын
Working hard to increase my ACFT score ! I appreciate these videos. How long should these workout sessions be normally? Especially with the added run time at the end. Thank you!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Usually 1-1:30 hrs. 👍
@trentonrogers57102 жыл бұрын
Great content Gritty! 🤙
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
🙏
@JH-td9rb2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Javi-du7lb2 жыл бұрын
awesome video sir! with advanced camp coming up for us cadets we'd appreciate a video about tips and tricks and your experience as an ADO cadet!!!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Ok I’ll get one done! 👍
@matthewschappert16632 жыл бұрын
I’m going to Advanced Camp this summer too. Do you know what Reg you are in?
@Javi-du7lb2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewschappert1663 I think it’s 10th. you?
@soap_eater2 жыл бұрын
Interesting info
@hunterdempster89132 жыл бұрын
Solid info
@Dgreens2 жыл бұрын
Hello gritty soldier! Love the content! I was wondering what you do in terms of working out and training when you’re sick. I’ve been pretty sick and worried that I’m falling behind on my workouts. Thanks!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Honestly you should focus on recovery (I always try to push through though… my wife gets mad at me for that) 😂
@hilariomolinaii3552 жыл бұрын
You make everything look to easy!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know about that…
@hilariomolinaii3552 жыл бұрын
@@GrittySoldier To easy!
@rangeralexaungkyawmin27892 жыл бұрын
Great video gritty soldier. Can u make an explain video about non-US citizen to joining the US army?
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I can do that. 👍
@jtraten2 жыл бұрын
Gritty, any tips on combating arch pain when running? Usually inner arch. Love the channel btw. Used to run with zero pain when I was in the service. Now I'm an LEO in PA and every time I go for a run I have bad arch pain.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
You should definitely try some supportive insoles, and some shoes with a wide toe box. Also stretch out your calves religiously. 👍
@dfitnessguru_OG2 жыл бұрын
June is my first for record ACFT best score so far is 592
@mattbaumgartner27232 жыл бұрын
I know you're Army, but you seem to be able to answer this question: I am looking to join the Air Force and take the PJ pipeline. Do you have, or could you make a video on someone looking to prepare for selection? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
I have a buddy who might be willing to do an interview 👍
@mup86612 жыл бұрын
Look up "AFSOC discord" on google. Come hop in the server we'll be happy to have you. There's ton of info and people who'll answer your questions or help you find answers. Theres trainees from across the county; as well as guys in the pipe line, Active duty, National Guard, and retired AFSPEC guys there too. I'd drop a link but KZfaq keeps deleting the comment.
@mattbaumgartner27232 жыл бұрын
@@GrittySoldier I would be honored.
@mattbaumgartner27232 жыл бұрын
@@mup8661 I will check that out and hop aboard
@lyfeizgrate2 жыл бұрын
Check out the One’s Ready podcast and KZfaq, they have all kinds of information for AF SpecWar jobs
@JuanGarcia-dj2tt Жыл бұрын
Me personally when I train 100 yard sprints I find either a patch of grass or a football field and I do my sprints in my football cleats idk why I just feel a little more comfortable doin them in cleats because I feel like I can dig in to the ground better and feel quicker and like I get more force from the ground like that
@hugotovar9212 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@emilyluker6202 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Any tips on working on the bike alternate? Got a back injury in 2019 and am working on the new bike time.
@endritdjonbalaj68342 жыл бұрын
Great content though !
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
👍
@greggrivas2 жыл бұрын
Do you think training in intervals for the 2miles run (~7' pace) is efficient or should one just run? Thank you for all this awesome content!
@DrConfed9 ай бұрын
RIP leg tucks😭
@andrew11bravo112 жыл бұрын
573 today ... 11B !!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
🤘 great job! Now just 27 more points to go! 😉 💪
@andrew11bravo112 жыл бұрын
@@GrittySoldier let’s go!!! Lead the way!! Thank you for the awesome videos!!
@3User2 жыл бұрын
For myself, what I've noticed is that I'm not able to progress in both weight training and calisthenics simultaneously, so I've been focusing more on building strength via weights. When do you think is a good time to switch over to working on calisthenics?
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
I’m not soley doing calisthenics will do the trick for this test. I think you’ll need to incorporate strength to get through the MDL at least, but most the other events you could do bodyweight only. It’s definitely a “lean and mean” kind of test.
@jennflorian4930 Жыл бұрын
Gritty, what tips do you have for a week or days before the acft. I try to leave a rest day the day before. When it comes to strength training would you say.. keep pushing till the end? Or pause for a min so I wont be too exhausted for that day. What about the cardio? I feel like as soon as I don’t run for a day or two I get sooo slow. You should do a lil week before program. Should I stretch, you I drink a lil more. Should I avoid heavy weights and the fluff that comes with it.
@okamusubi40062 жыл бұрын
I’m hearing rumors that they will take out leg tucks completely. Is this true? I don’t want to do the planks
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard that… But who knows the hanging leg talk is a pretty weird exercise not only to perform but to grade as well.
@epicunboxing5147 Жыл бұрын
Question Gritty?? When you do the army acft dead lift does the 60 pound hexbar count as weight?? If it does i should only add 40 pound weights in each side to do the minimun of 140 pound 3 repetition?? Thanks for the tips💪🏻💪🏻
@elishabrueckner35522 жыл бұрын
Yea last min tasking
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
👍
@matthewschappert16632 жыл бұрын
I know that this is kind of a random question, but have you ever been to Air Assault? I have a slot for July 25 - August 10 and I am wondering what I should do to prepare.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man! Here’s a vid for that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5yna9Gfq8WolYE.html
@Bigeasyya2 жыл бұрын
Gritty, I love your videos and I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I’m planning on entering the AFSPECWAR pipeline in the future and have started training. As far as rucking goes, what pack would you recommend that isn’t absurdly expensive or I can find at a surplus store? Also, what is a good progression in terms of building up to say a 12 mile ruck for time. I’m a small guy (5’9, 150lbs) and can run just fine but I’m worried about the ruck. Thank you!
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
I’d say the Molle 2 or the DG-3 from Crossfire (if you use the code “GrittySoldier” at crossfire you’ll save 20” 👍. As far as progression goes, just start with a comfortable distance, and increase that distance by a half mile or a mile every week. That will get you up to par. 👌
@Bigeasyya2 жыл бұрын
@@GrittySoldier you’re the man, I appreciate it!
@jeffx3831 Жыл бұрын
I am working with someone in the National Guard for an upcoming ACFT test. I come from the fitness world as opposed to the military world, generally going into a 3-rep deadlift max you would build up in weight into a max effort to prevent injury, or at least do a 10-rep warm-up with a small amount of weight. However, I am told they give you 2 shots to max lift, no warm-up with the bar.. (this person has done the ACFT in basic and AIT, as well as at NG Drill, in all cases they were given no direction other than "go warm up"). What type of warm-up do you do or recommend, where using the equipment isn't an option?
@Dgreens2 жыл бұрын
Hello Gritty soldier. In your opinion, should I focus on training for hand release pushups, or would it be more beneficial to do both normal pushups and hand release workouts. I want to do well on both the ACFT and the RPFT and was wondering which would be more effective. (I can max the rpft consistently but the acft is not maxed, & I still want to increase my numbers on the rpft) Thanks!
@Cuff_Daddy2 жыл бұрын
When you run with a plate carrier, do you run heel to toe or on the balls of your feet?
@Allhopeisgone20232 жыл бұрын
Easy test. Especially as they keep diluting it.
@hilariomolinaii3552 жыл бұрын
I am picking-up, what you are laying down
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Scoopin what I’m poopin?
@Orbility2 жыл бұрын
I've got an ACFT coming up too and I don't know dates or conditions either. What are the odds?
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
😂
@jangajewski51782 жыл бұрын
Pack?
@endritdjonbalaj68342 жыл бұрын
What supplements would you recommend to better my scores for us army Rangers ?
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Check the description!
@lyannavalkri Жыл бұрын
Is the acft used is combat training
@aidanbeal424 Жыл бұрын
How much does your plate carrier way?
@hilariomolinaii3552 жыл бұрын
Make it hurt!
@jon-kd5st2 жыл бұрын
Please work on your deadlift form. OMG that hurt me.
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
I swear, I do my best. You know how it is, deadlift is just one of those exercises where no matter how you do it, someone will tell you your form could be better.
@jon-kd5st2 жыл бұрын
@@GrittySoldier no watch alan thrall deadlift set up. Your hips are a bit to low and it's not over your midfoot when you were pulling. Your leaving lbs on that bar. And your knees are soft on lockout.
@samuelw.63222 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaand now we have the plank :/
@GrittySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to redo this video 😂
@marcosorvalle65802 жыл бұрын
So can burpees help too?
@marcosorvalle65802 жыл бұрын
Also can you find the supplements that you're taking at the GNCs on base?