Police Academy I attended was all about PT everyday (Mon-Fri) for 6 months. I got massages, Iced up and slept as much as I could to rehab my body. I retired 29 years later it was all worth it.

Best advice... Do the pushups, situps and run. That's it.

Great info. I just graduated the academy. Was the oldest in my class at 32. Broke the academy record for push-ups in a minute with 105.

As a guy who love fitness and teaches it. I can tell you that everything you said is 100% REAL.💪🏽💯

I always appreciate the content. Currently a Sheriff's Deputy in NC, coming off an injury (broken ankle from a wreck on the way to a call). I need to get back to where I was. Probably going to use your example for the ladder exercises soon!

Right on brother 💪🏻 yeah once I finished my active duty contract in the army and got out I stopped running and working out.. was a big mistake smh but back to putting in that work and keeping that consistency & discipline 🤘🏻

Great stuff, with this kind of teaching I've passed every p/t I've ever done from working in the prison and when I joined the SRT and now working the road keep up the good work I'm hoping some day I can either train with you guy's or form the same program for new officer's or swat members who wants to improve there conditioning to survive in this line of work

I have a 6 month live in grueling academy coming up in January and I came here for exactly this type of content and motivation. 33 years old, working desk jobs since I graduated college and decided I wanted to be a trooper. The only real exercise I’m used to is basketball a few times a week. I’d consider myself in moderate shape but I know this academy is next level, one of the hardest military type academies in the country. I am nervous that I don’t know enough about training to get me prepared. This helped a bit, thank you!

This Police Officer got me motivated to go out on a run! I support our Police.

Just passed my written exam for EPPD and so glad I ran into this video. Thanks for posting this and giving us some tools to work with to build ourselves. 👌🏾

Hey Alex thanks for the tips. I'm 36y.o currently I'm pretty fit but started doing the H.E.A.T workouts. On my first day I accomplish to do all 35 minutes. Was exhausting. But proud for being 1st day. I will be testing myself to see how many push ups and sit ups I can do in 1 minute. Im signing up for the CAP program for LAPD Academy. Wish my luck guys!! I'll keep you all posted

Currently in the process for a Department, and at the polygraph step. I started to run a couple months back but I struggle with upper body, push ups and pull ups. If all goes well with my hiring process, I would begin the academy in July. In about 8-10 weeks. These videos definitely would help, I appreciate the tips!

Awesome video! I start academy in exactly one month- I've completed the EFT academy prep program once and midway through round 2, going to add this to the routine. Feeling the nerves!

I just found your channel and it’s very good content. I just started teaching younger future LEO’s how to prep for academies swat tests etc. I just retired after 26 years and those wanting to enter this job right now need to be ready. It’s not a great environment but it goes through cycles. It’s still an honorable profession and one people should be admired for doing as long as they do the job right no matter what. I always stayed in fast paced units and spent a long time on the Marshal Task Force. Be fit and look fit and a lot of problems can be avoided. Also learn wrestling or BJJ or something similar. Use your head and mouth the right way and you will avoid the BS.

Join LAPD 15 yrs ago came in late right after 20 yrs in the Marines at 38 yrs old never had a problem with the academy it was a breath of fresh air 26 weeks like nothing

Love the Intros! As always epic!!!🔥🔥🔥

I'm 37 and I have applied for the academy. I weigh 270lbs last year I was 395lbs. And I'm still working on losing weight. Thank you for the video it has definitely givin me some good tips.

Please make videos... I have to be attracted to the video makers energy and yours def caught my attention! Keep it up!!

I start my academy in a week and a half. I can’t wait. After that I’ve got my eye on that swat badge

Great content. Keep up the good work

Thank you for sharing this. I saved this video and will be referring back to it as needed. I am close to 40 and a mom of 4 and I’ve decided to pursuit my dream!! I am prepping myself for the police officer agility test and it is challenging. I’ll keep pushing myself so I don’t have the regret of not trying. Wish me luck! :)

Was gon watch the entire video anyway but at 2:51...that really made me stick around. Thank you

This would have been useful in 1982 when I went through the academy. Good advice to th future of law enforcement.

I was old when I went through my academy (34). Running, push-ups/ sit-ups should be daily when prepping. I’d try to get to 150% or more of your minimum standards. Weightlifting (deadlift/ squat/ bench press/ press) and mobility in advance of the academy also help a lot. We ran 3+ miles a day plus got smoked by the cadre throughout the day. You want your body to be resilient and let the battle take place in your head. Good luck to those trying to get on.

Very transparent! This is one of the most realistic videos!

I’m 34 years old, just leaving the casino industry as a guard. I passed the written sheriffs test to my surprise and now I have a pat test coming up in a few weeks. I feel I’m incredibly out of shape, this gave me a shed of hope I can do it and back in shape to have a shot at passing. I’ve always wanted to join law enforcement and this is my first attempt at actually trying to get in.

I'm one month and half into the police academy here in Puerto Rico. I went from running barely running a mile, to running from 2.5 to 6 miles a day five times a week. But its worth it

Best tip I got about running is skip rope to strengthen the shins and Achilles. Buy a road bike and go on long distance endurance rides 50-100 miles. Ruc runs to get used to running with gear on. Most important is running form. Skipping rope, cycling, swimming are all great low to non impact exercises that will help build up your running.

Thx mate, im starting in 2 years but cant do a single push-up. Great video, and looking forward for the Academy.

I’m at a younger age and I am trying to make sure that I’m getting fit and prepared before I get into the academy I’m just coming back from a hip injury and these helped break things down and make me less stress thank you so much!

Went through a 17 week police academy in 2017 and achieved the PT award. Put in the work and anything is possible. I’m actually using Iron Infidel bands right now while deployed in Iraq. Convenient, durable and prevents me from mixing with a large amount of people on a daily basis. (Yes, Covid exist in combat zones). Great advice and great products!

You made this video for me Brother, I got out the Army 13 years ago. Been working in Corrections over the years and injuries took me away from what I “once was” in my 12B days in a Sapper unit. I’m in the Academy right now going towards week 7 in a 20 week program, my running has improved but I can’t get the breathing like I need it. Thank you for making this video I don’t even know if you’ll see this comment 💪🏾👑 Thank you

I haven’t done pushups regularly since I got out of the army in 2013 and I just timed my 2 minute max and hit 95:) All dumbbell/barbell bench and flys.

I have about 1 year until i finish my police program, then I will probably start police academy when i'm done. I'm going to start working out starting today, and I know it is bad to start a year before possibly getting into the police academy but this video was really helpful and I appreciate it a lot

Great Content! Could you perhaps make a video, where you go into more detail of your own training, more specific split, exercises, training examples an so on, seems like you have an awsome training aprocach, which i would like to learn more about!

Yeah been 6 years since I was hitting it hard in the gym and training. Thanks for the content.

Thank you for this video. One drug test i take and then awaiting background investigation results and in academy, completed all other steps. Just have to get my running and cardio better. I have been running 2 to 3 times a week. Thanks for this video. Just subscribed.

Hmmm, I am a former Marine (MP, SERT, MSG, and a couple of other MOS’) and for us a FARTLEK run was not just a simple steady, fast, steady run, it included stopping every ¼ , ½ mile or so to do pushups, sit ups, bend and thrusts, mountain climbers, etc. The platoon Sgt or whomever was leading the run decided on what the run would look like. For instance, maybe the first ½ mile was a steady tempo, with the last 200 yards of the first ½ mile an all-out sprint, then go into immediate mountain climbers, the next ¼ mile was a faster tempo (no sprint), then stop for pushups, then the next 1/8 or so was an all-out sprint, stop for sit ups..and so on - I think you all get the point. Our FARTLEK runs were usually no less than 5 miles long and always in diverse terrain (mountain, flat, city streets, snow/ice, desert etc, just depended on where one was stationed at the time, or where the platoon Sgt or CO wanted to go). While I do agree with the steady, fast, steady concept, it works and I have used it to increase my run times, incorporating the HITT concepts into these runs will really get you where you want to be from a whole body endurance perspective.

Bro this was great, thank You

This is a big help. I am about to enter the academy for the position of correctional officer. I love your Channel, keep it up, thank you.

Some content about SWAT style exercises would be awesome, Tactical Games inspired maybe. PT + dynamic shooting I mean. Something we could apply on PD range days other than the usual.

Exactly the thing i was looking for.

Thanks for the tips! Nice Jeep! ✌🏼

I have about 10 months left and I'll be heading to the academy. I appreciate this man, keep em coming!

Just what I need it to be successful thanks man 🙏

My academy was very intensive. unfortunately I didn't pass due to rhabdomyolysis not eating And sleeping enough. Just like he said if you did 3 miles and you hit 5, it starts to hit you. Very great tips here. Your intense runs, Burpees, planks, abs workouts, and so much push ups are the way to go.

This is super helpful! I’m in the process of joining the mass state police and I heard it’s tough.

I start the police academy mid August. Appreciate the tips.

16 of 34 weeks completed in my Police Academy. Every day is worth it!!!!

Didnt even notice this was iron infidel, love your water bottles and I use mine everyday

Solid advice!! Might have to grab some of those bands to use on the go

yes!!! create an example work out video for individuals who are attending police academy

Stew Smith has a really good training App too. It's $10, but it's been worth it, because he gives you the prescribed workout, six days a week.

I’m glad and feel sad for the people that wants to be an officer on todays dates my respect to them

Punishing the class isnt a lesson but to teach you selfish individuals and helping teammates and bringing that soldier or recruit up to par! Its not about pushing that person as a whole or to attack him but to show him to push harder and carry on and perform. Sooner or later in your career you are going to encounter certain situations like ptsd or other issues where you are going to need your battle to support you just like basic. We all need help in every chapter of our life.

I struggled with PT while I was in academy, I ended up having to quit due to emotional issues not caused by the academy , but I plan on going back and what to go in stronger and more in shape than the last time I went in. Last I went in barely passing my fitness test just to get in.

Loving your content and happy I found you on here. Just curious on what free weight exercises you stick to?

Went through five police academies. If you are going to have a timed run I have a program I used to use with some success. I would run MWF just one lap around a standard track. Warm up first but then just run that one lap all out. Don’t hold anything back. Then on Sunday run your target distance. It trains your body to run fast. I used to run sub 9 minute mile and a half’s when I was in my 20s and still managed a 9:30 mile and a half at 34 (I was also 6’3” and 215 at the time). I never worried too much about the longer runs because they were slow they always seemed easy. Most of the academies are not overly physically difficult if you are training hard and hitting the things they usually test for (run, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups). The USMS academy was a different animal though.

Thank you for this video my BLET class starts august 19.

nice vid.appreciate the info.

Thanks for the good advice

Training combatives, such as Judo or BJJ style skills, when you don't have a training gym or enough persons to be involved. We are rural, closest mma gym is 2 hours away, our manning is minimal with Sgt and Ofc on night shifts. Day shifts are usually Sgt and 2 Ofc. Sometimes we have a swings shift. Area of coverage is 2k sq miles. I have a mat and the Gracie Combatives DVDs but no consistent training partner.

I’m getting tired just watching this 😅 man this is very motivating. 2024 is gunna be the year I whip back into shape

I came here because I’m 30 years old and I’m going for the Pennsylvania State Police. I just did their Cadet Life Tour, and I got smoked on the brief calisthenics session they put us through. I thought I was prepared and well I realize now that I need to do a little more. I have my PRT test this Thursday, and I feel very confident that I’ll pass. It’ll be hell for 28 weeks once in the academy, but deep down I know I can do it.

I was an army cook. We didn't do unit PT. I ran on my own everyday. I was the guy doing laps around the entire base. I passed push-ups. I killed the run.

Appreciate the tips

I wish I would have watched this before fire academy years ago.. still did good but I would have been top tier for sure.! 😎

I'm glad I heard him say start with a beginner police academy because I was just going to join any police academy. I can't even do one push-up so I know I need to join a beginner police academy.

I have 2 years before I'm old enough to go to the academy. I'm starting to train now so I'll be ready by then

Your video just gave me so many of the answers I’ve been looking for. I just qualified for Highway Patrol and I start the academy in 2 months. I’ve always been physically fit and workout hard (spin bike and weight training), but I’m not a runner and didn’t realize the injuries that could happen with running. During the two weeks I was prepping to qualify, I went from never running to giving myself Achilles’ tendonitis in both ankles. It’s been a month and they’re still pretty sore and aside from physical therapy, Ive been resting them. My worry is being able to heal and train within 2 months. Does that sound doable or would you go with a later academy? I’m stressed!

Loved my academy! Boxing, PT, Defensive tactics, the punishment, it all made me a better person. More of this content please!!

After 10 years in the military I’m broken but should be in the academy in the next coming months. Only 29 so I’m sure I won’t be the oldest but I’ll be far from the youngest. Let’s get it!

Im getting ready to become a Sherrifs officer. Thanx for the video

thanks I will try this training .

I could start the academy in August but I think I will do the extended academy in January as mentally and physically I am not prepared... those drill sergeants yelling at me, they don't like when I laughed...I been running but have no upper body strength so push-ups/pull-ups I can't even do yet. Also... shooting guns I don't have much experience and don't know much about so worried about failing out in that portion/scenarios

I’m in the process of getting through the application process hope I get it .

I loved this and would love more videos like this. Also are you able to find out from another woman, how women might modify their workouts so that they pass the test or just any advice from a female ❤

Start the academy in 3 months . Super excited . My goal is swat in the future .

Run barefoot, get used to the rocks and everything. Then when you run in shoes it feels like an upgrade and you will be able to perform better + you get callused which will result in tougher feet and strength

Thank you so much for the advice. How often should i do push ups ? Is it ok to do these every other day? Thank you again and, Aloha from Hawaii

Taking my chip test in 2 weeks going to begin my process & hopefully get to attend the police academy to become officer after

I'm a very skinny skrawny dude. But I want to become a police officer. Academy training starts in 4 months. I figured I'd start taking this shit seriously. Thanks for your tips. I will come back and thank you when I've graduated 😅

great video

If it's anything like the military, get a partner who's cool and knows how to count for a PRT... But seriously, great channel!

Hey Iron Infidel, I am getting ready to take a PFT (couple months away) will working out like this help for that as well as the academy as you stated? I also need to shed some pounds so I was thinking of doing Tactical Lean and Bodyweight from HTK fitness. Would that work? Thank you so much

Very informative

Calisthenics. Biggest thing. I learned that the hard way. Because it’s all push-ups, pull ups, sit ups

Great Video! What pack are you runnin? Eberele?

I’m prepping for testing. I absolutely hate running and it never seems to get easier for me.

Great video. What bag are you using at the start of the video while training?

I got over ambitious and my will became more then what my body can now take. Shot for 8 miles and at the 5 miles mark I found myself going to the hospital for almost going into cardiac arrest. Shit is not even funny …. Lol I scare myself sometime but I gotta have discipline and take it slow. Thank for the advice big dawg I look forward to pacing myself to the here I wanna be.

I’m kind of nervous for my test this Thursday I haven’t been running, but I did paste myself and then run as fast as I could’ve end of one of my runs and did get that 30 minute window . but I’ve been working my ass off to pay bill so much and I couldn’t attend any of the physical classes they offered beforehand

Hi sir I'm a police officer in South Africa Police Service better known as SAPS, I have applied to a unit called National Intervention Unit, it deals with medium to high risk operations and I'm awaiting for a call up however I would like some few tips on which PT workouts I can do for the tryouts. Thanks in advance

Huge question…. What do you recommend for pull ups and climbing over a solid 6ft wall. I’m in the process for BP and I’m currently preparing for their Academy PT

Hey, I got a question did you get your physique like that doing calisthenics or weight lifting...I'm a powerlifter trying to drop weight to prepare for an academy...what would you advice someone like myself going into the law enforcement field...any advice would be greatly appreciated...

Currently trying to get into Cardio shape for an academy currently all strength orientated (500 raw bench) please any advice would help I really struggle severely on running any tips on better breathing or anything would help

I just had surgery for (L) knee for meniscus an month ago. What is your advice for running

Watch New Haven Police Class 22 video. That’s my class. Good times.

Im a dude trying to get his life back together and join the academy. This is my baby step to achieving the goal.

Im gonna try next year to join an academy and boy do I hate running, hopefully I can get into proper shape for the physical exam in a year