Are You Physically Ready For Army Basic Training?

[@darthdaddy3071]

My cross country coach always told me that running was 70% mental and 30% physical. Same goes here.

[@garrettglauser8824]

Darth Daddy not true when you have shin splints

[@nguyenlong7663]

Garrett Glauser still a mental thing though. I still push through my 1.5 mile run even though I can’t even walk normally anymore.

[@garrettglauser8824]

Anthony Giordano I agree, but I hate these blanket statements that is just mental. Anyone who has ever actually done difficult physical training, I’m not talking about high school sports, I’m talking about swat schools, military selection etc will tell you your mind is not enough. It is 100% physical and 100% mental.

[@williamwykoff2525]

@@garrettglauser8824 exactly

[@Tikii_9]

@@garrettglauser8824 I remember when I was in Highschool football we would get dress full gear which isnt heavy but it compresses our chest and the helmet makes everything hotter, we would run up and down super tall bleachers and do it with 45 pound weights and sometimes we would have to carry a teammate up.

[@americanmayhem9673]

Thank you man I've lost 47lbs just to enlist this gives me a better moral

[@AlexGroverUnfiltered]

Be country strong: running is the most important thing to focus on because it takes the longest to develop. To be a fast distance runner requires a strong core (planks and pushups) abs (situps). Add long walks and doing stairs every second step (just walk them to spare your knees) with 35 lbs weight. But mostly, the time your not working out or running, get a job at UPS, on a farm, or a moving company so you get used to using your body and all the small muscles that dont get covered by basic excercises.

[@Jeremy61300]

Alexander Grover I’m a household goods mover do you think cardio wise I’m somewhat in good/decent shape for basic training?

[@LegendaryNegroSamurai]

Dude I work at ups now

[@MrRed424]

I worked at FedEx for a year loading trucks so I hope that helps :)

[@AlexGroverUnfiltered]

@@Jeremy61300 Running requires dedication. Moving objects in short bursts hardens muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons but doesn't develop cardio. At minimum, you should be able to run 5 miles in under 45 minutes to not only be prepared.

[@41youralcoholicdad]

I mean I left for basics as an out of shape weeb and I passed. It's not that bad just do push ups on your own

[@jordansell10]

41:Your Alcoholic Dad how out of shape were you? I’m 22 and 210 and 6”4

[@XXERAARECOOLXX]

StrongerNumber0 you’re not out of shape my guy

[@ihatethisusernameupdate]

How hard was it for you at first? And what kind of "out of shape" do you mean?

[@jaybenew]

Beast Mode never doubt weeb strength

[@poiuytrewq11422]

You just tapped into your inner shonen protagonist.

[@nominee0]

For those of you that are a little out of shape I'd put big emphasis on using that nighttime to do extra PT. Do it during Firegaurd and CQ. Later on during white phase drill sergeants may even let you go out and workout in groups. Always take advantage of your opportunities.

[@juliandavis9711]

You ever think about being a recruiter? Also that like to dislike ratio is amazing!

[@MattWard89]

Nope I don’t wanna recruit. That involves trying to convince people to join lol which I don’t wanna do.

[@chasemoore1421]

I'm going in the Army as a special forces candidate (18x); got any advice? I know that's not your MOS, I was just wondering if you or anyone had any wisdom for me.

[@jacobspassons5249]

I wanna be a 68w

[@juliandavis9711]

Matt Ward oh shoot I didn’t even see your reply, thanks for it and I get that 👍🏽. I want to go in as a 68F(Physical Therapy Specialist) would’ve done it sooner but I screwed up at Meps 😂. Told them I was premature, I’m fine now but ya know how it is

[@deadtothewxrld]

I've got a buddy who just finished SFAS, also got a friend who's been a seal for 10 years now. A universal principle of all the sof selection processes is JUST DON'T QUIT. Embrace the suck, hug the cactus, however you want to phrase it for yourself. Listen to Jocko podcast and get yourself some leadership knowledge, because they like those qualities too.

[@davidsobrito2790]

Just hit the gym 4-5 days a week with a classic push/pull split. That’s what I did and basic was CAKE for me

[@ihatethisusernameupdate]

I don't like cakes

[@joelavalos9148]

Beast Mode same

[@AgiDaKinG]

Instead of trying to meet the bare minimum BCT PT standards, try working towards the Army Ranger PT standards that way you know if you can do that then you can do anything BCT will put you through

[@SarntRexxo]

"New from Matt Ward" kinda strange to see in notifications, but a certainly welcome change on a very good channel.

[@MattWard89]

Haha it’s weird for me too 😂

[@lance2633]

These videos are fr making me feel a lot more comfortable with the decision of joining, very straightforward but not sugar coating or trying to make it seem light

[@StupidYoutubeHandle]

I went into the marine corp with a 27:10 pft and went from 245 lbs to 195 lbs in less than 8 weeks!

[@jamesroyse4523]

My biggest concern for basic training (shipping out the 29th of this month), was the 2 mile runs! I am shooting for the PT patch. I quickly got over that concer with regular 11:45-12:30 2 miles. Hopefully I can do well if I head to RAASP! Video are great brother, really easing the post anxiety!

[@desirewilliams972]

I can only do like 20 push-up's😂

[@desirewilliams972]

@Jorge Rodriguez now I can do 40😂

[@aamirm99]

@@desirewilliams972 I can do a solid 4

[@aamirm99]

@No time Fo no ho I’m up to about 12 solid ones now

[@laptopuse1599]

I can do zero 😂

[@duthvanderlinde3471]

I leave the the 12th of March to become airborne infantry. Fortbenning GA

[@menace8880]

at 5:43 you say a 13 minute mile haha also if anyone cant do planks for too long practice russian twists and leg raises and leg raise holds. you'll strengthen your ab muscles in a variety of ways making planks way easier

[@oneofthe12sionmains70]

"But it's genetics, I can't help that I am fat, fat is beautiful and if they don't let my 400 pounds of glory into the army it's fatphobia! I should really blog about how their bigotry kicked me out!"

[@jerichosamurai]

Cringe.

[@stephenschuster9929]

He was number one!

[@NovaHDPvP]

If people would just commit it’s not so hard. I was at 325. I’m already down to 295 in a little over a month.

[@baronblackdragon9078]

I got fat shamed by the army? (Story time)

[@ianworcester1914]

Yung Nova started the same thing. Was 336 but now I’m 265.

[@elijah7286]

Thanks for the video I’m feeling a little more confident in going to basic now. I Still need to work on planks though

[@antoniocobb6326]

I leave tomorrow for basic

[@MattWard89]

Good luck!!

[@12counterdog]

Antonio Cobb same

[@Yeezy4Prezzy]

How'd it go ?

[@ryanfields3247]

Hey man I'm checking in a year later, how'd you perform vs. how you thought you might?

[@5150TomG]

Be aware of the climate you will be going. I did basic at Ft. Benning in August through November. Not much problem because I am from Alabama. The guys from Michigan, Minnesota, etc. had a tough time with the heat and humidity, but they eventually got used to it and it was better in October.

[@pepper29ful]

I'm a Gulf War vet (85-92). When I wentin, I did no prep. As long as I could do situps and pushups, I was good. Basic will make you stronger. i went barely being able to do 3 pushups and maybe 10 good situps. By the end of basic I could do 70 pushups and 66 situps. Standards are different for women, but not by much.

[@coltnation6574]

The only thing im bad at is planks, thank you, great video

[@khadijahannsimmons6793]

Mavern Smith they make you do planks at BCT?

[@Raw_Jose]

I leave on January 9th to Fort Leonard Wood

[@connormurphy1964]

Bundle up

[@Adam-zi5se]

Connor Murphy hopefully he doesn't get smoked too often

[@leocriss4385]

Jose Lopez I’m going to Basic in 3 months to Ft. Leonard Wood, what was it like for you?

[@footlettuce1950]

My bday and the base im going to lol

[@onlinecomrade5737]

I’m enlisting in 10 days. You help ease my mind. I’m a bit on the skinny side. So I’m trying to eat more calories and exercise so I’m ready to start basic after meps.

[@Komodokhan148]

Hey man great videos. You give some very solid and honest advice . You should really consider becoming a recruiter in the AGR your one of the few people on KZbin that tell it like it is, no sugar coating and no Bullshit. I intend on joining the NY National Guard after I graduate and thanks to your advice I calculated a score of 280 when I did a PT test on my own? Thank You for all the useful information and advise you put out there.

[@AwakeningVenus]

Thank you for this video! I leave in 6 weeks for basic and I’m coming off a shoulder and back injury that caused me to loose a lot of strength all over my body. I was worried about being physically ready but this is giving me a good idea of what I need to work on! I better start working on my run.. lol

[@cheeseball4791]

Kayla's Tarot what’s your MOS?

[@AwakeningVenus]

cheeseball 47 74D

[@americanwarrior8925]

Kayla's Tarot Thats High speed asf! Hooah!

[@siirivan8833]

Kayla's Tarot Ay! 74Delta, same here!

[@GhostStalker41]

How it go

[@Jiminal_]

This was very helpful! I am planning to enter the Army out of high school so I might as well get into shape while I can!

[@codyyellott117]

43 push ups 51 sit-ups 17:31 two mile time before Bct leaving March 23rd for 12b

[@rza9529]

How it’d go?

[@wamsleyjohnson]

What were ur stats after

[@tboy221]

In the Mar>ne Corps its up to the recruiters to get pooles u] to par.

[@tomjones2056]

How the hell are you supposed to stay in front leaning rest for 15 minutes? I’m not even out of shape and that’s crazy hard

[@MattWard89]

It's possible

[@aquadragon1]

If you are a healthy person of typical recruting age it can be done. It is between the ears.

[@ianschoenrock2285]

Its easy if you take super small breaks in between. If you can do 7 minutes you can get through 15 easy with a few small breaks. Just make sure you dont get caught.

[@isuckatwritingcomments2588]

I'm no body builder, but I'm not a fat lard either, and after 30 seconds of planks I wonna die.

[@sethwharton334]

I’m seventeen and one of the worst waterpolo practices this year involved a front leaning rest position for 15 min straight then back to ab work then straight back to front lean resting position I couldn’t imagine 30 min

[@MSingh9825]

Been binging on your vids for months to get ready for basic for the WIARNG! Thanks for all the help

[@zachhong8247]

I run super slow I might just be that guy during basic in august that does catch up during runs. I run 2 miles a day but I can do 50 push ups 70 sits ups just run times are super bad at 20 mins I ship in august for rotc. I stop and walk though cause i try to catch up and i've been running for over 3 weeks now.

[@ihatethisusernameupdate]

I can't run much either. But that's probably because I don't ever run, unless we have a running exam at school or something.. I just walk a lot. But that's it.

[@robertsise7898]

Great advice Matt. There is one thing about basic. You will NEVER have any real time that you are not under physical strain. We were at double time every movement the formation made. Rifle was carried at port arms and never slung. When we stopped, we were at attention or parade rest. No sitting, rarely did we take seats for a block if instruction. Sleep deprived and physical stress takes a toll. We trained 6.5 days per week. It us doable and you are giving advice I wish I had before I shipped. Keep up the great wotk and congrstulations on becoming a 2Lt.

[@yomamaisaniceperson2707]

When did you go through?

[@NYgiantMEG]

I ship Feb 3rd to FT. Jackson 35W. No idea if I’m in shape enough & I’m nervous as hell....my recruiters and sister in the military said it should be a breeze based on my OPAT and everything but I’m still scared

[@gardenswarrior2314]

I’m on the bus to basic training right now. 6 foot 1, 177 pounds, 51 push ups, 50 sit ups, and 17 min 2 mile. I’ll tell you how I do after basic.

[@MattDesrosiers7]

How did it go

[@gardenswarrior2314]

@@MattDesrosiers7 passed no problem

[@wamsleyjohnson]

What were your stats after

[@shawnmccabe6368]

Pretty disappointed in myself, qualified for a medical waiver in the air force but couldn't get a financial waiver and now I can't get a medical waiver for the army, even after going to meps and having meps docs tell me that I would be ok. I've been watching your videos and took every step to prepare. But alas this is the end of my journey. But I will continue to watch and support you. Thank you and keep it up!

[@african3044]

Shawn McCabe what was your medical issue if you don’t mind me asking bro

[@Komodokhan148]

What was your issue?

[@oskarsvanags953]

My basic starts next week and I'm just here watching and eating spaghetti and meatballs not even able to do 30 pushups

[@Blakebyrd003]

Damn u not stressed?

[@stevenbene5494]

Im good on everything but pushups. I can only do like 5 of those. I'm confused cuz I can plank for a while but as soon as I start doing pushups my arms just give out.

[@NghtMre-zn2bw]

I was sore everyday during basic training . I only passed my pt test at the end of basic. When I got to AIT and I wasn't sore everyday I eventually maxed out the pt test.

[@lucaschow4740]

I like that shirt

[@sammyponce-ambriz705]

Great advice! Keep up the great content!!

[@skylorm3417]

Just started the enlistment process

[@sophia9845]

Wearing a weighted vest or putting a sandbag on your back can help so much with planks

[@draza3083]

Wait what?! You need to do 7.5 min a mile to comfortably pass through BCT?

[@tidefanyankee2428]

EVERYTHING is easier if you're in shape and it's one less thing to have to worry about. You can watch videos on PT tests for most of the services right here on KZbin....look them up. Too many go with the lifting weights and some running style workouts, and that's great, but don't neglect body weight workouts either. If you can, a bench press, push up workout is great. You can buy a pack, and any pack will do, it doesn't have to be a military style ruck, or you could get a weight vest from Walmart. Put some weight in the pack and walk.....it's that simple. Do not....put more than you can handle in it. For an average guy, I'd say 20 lbs would be OK. Vary your weight, distance and speed...ruck marching is a great overall body conditioner. Also, try ruck marching after you've done some calisthenics or even a run to "pre-exhaust" yourself, just don't make the ruck march too long or carry too much weight. If you have some hills near where you live, run up, walk down....ruck these hills as well, it builds a great deal of power. Oh, and make sure you bring some water.....you need to be hydrated. Warm up prior to your workout, and stretch out really well when you're done. If I were any of you, unless you're a total beast, I wouldn't go all out on your initial PT test...don't destroy yourself...you want to leave room for improvement and you very probably will improve, your body doesn't have much of a choice with all the planned and incidental PT you'll get like when you get smoked...... and you will... Best advice I got was first, make sure you pass....but don't be first, and certainly don't be last.....Even if you're first, your DI, DS or what ever will still want to see some improvement and if you have a bad day later in training they may think you're being lazy (sandbagging). If you're last, you're GOING to get lots and LOTS of personal, individual attention and you don't want that kind of undivided attention. No one says you can't go all out on your final test though.... If you're in DEP, you have no excuse to not workout....take advantage of the time you have before you go. Make working out just part of your daily routine like brushing your teeth...make it a habit. You can even split up your workouts....morning, afternoon, night...etc.. If you have a month before you go, start now, you're going to get sore at boot camp anyway so it makes no difference. If you're overweight, lose the weight BEFORE you go to boot camp.

[@eloldskul]

Keep making videos man you have future on this Great vid

[@SCballer50]

Matt can you do a video on where you think our next big ground war will be?

[@Signull]

I'd put it around 2-4 years. The U.S. Army at least from what I know of are shooting for 90% - 95% combat readiness, within these 2 years. They're also testing out new lightweight jungle uniforms (Basically the same as OCP but better material and less pockets) This is probably aimed for North Korea. about 80% of ground troops are now training for jungle warfare and using face paint again. So those are basically "Hints" that there's going to be something going on quite soon.

[@MattWard89]

I’ve talked about that with North Korea and if I had to guess I would say them. But you can’t tell for sure. Things may blow over and something else comes or or maybe a new terrorist Group comes up and attacks us majorly on out soil.

[@dylancroft3973]

Thanks for the tips a lot of people say "screw it I had to figure it out" its nice to see you genuinely care. The only thing stopping me is my bad eyesight. Its good enough for daily life but I cant stand glasses. I cant think of anything worse than going through this with glasses on my face. I want to save up for lasik then join. Its very expensive. Hitting the gym tomorrow and ill implement some of this. I have plenty of time. Thanks.

[@Komodokhan148]

They give you a pair of glasses when you join.

[@frostynovnet4561]

Push ups : 41 in 1 min Sit ups : 43 in 2 min Run 1.5miles : 15:32 17 years old Not leaving until June 5th, 2019 Any tips?

[@yomamaisaniceperson2707]

Do push ups and sit ups like this, 2 minutes work, 2 minutes rest, 1.5 minutes work, 1.5 rest, 1 work, 1 rest, 30 seconds work. That really helps. For running just run some miles 2x a week and 30/60s once a week

[@TheeTrueNick]

@Novred where at?

[@kevin2714]

David C Depends on branch. By the looks of it, your core needs some work. 15 min is a bit of a mediocre time for 2 miles alone, let alone 1.5 miles. Also, 43 sit-ups in 2 min is failing for most branches, especially if you’re young. Depending on how you felt in that one min, adjust accordingly but still work hard since you should try doing 2 mins of pushups instead.

[@elizabethzaffarese8818]

Yeah loose some wait and get shredded like a bodybuilder and blow out the fucking competition. You will be light and explosive with good stamina to keep going.

[@allwayscubing5649]

I'm sure you've made progress in the past 11 months, but I'd work on sit-ups and running.

[@CMaitre1]

This is the most helpfull answer to this question iv been able to find

[@MattWard89]

:)

[@treybay99]

heading to meps Tuesday the 16th, after that I go to ft benning 11x

[@barbariangamer.5225]

I like these videos, I’m looking forward to join the army.

[@yongchen1603]

Can you make a video about Tricare?

[@MattWard89]

That's just pretty complicated and I couldn't every go in depth at all on that. More or less it would just be saying what it is rather than pricing and things it provides

[@Syncmedz]

I can do pretty much everything except for the running 😂 my knees starts Killin me after a mile in 🤦🏾‍♂️ sucks.

[@nicholasmontgomery8737]

love your vids man keep it up leaving to fort benning in the am

[@MattWard89]

Good luck!!

[@Michael-wy6fh]

Nicholas Montgomery good luck dude hope it doesnt suck horribly haha

[@jeffm7907]

Great video thank you for making this

[@alexandercarnathan7235]

It's September 5th 2018now and I ship out October 23rd 2018 only 40 some odd days left

[@yomamaisaniceperson2707]

Best start pt'ing

[@Watertrotter-ge5yp]

I want to join the military, but I won’t be able to for at least 2 years (I’m 15). I know I’m late, but on the plus side, this video gives me a really easy goal. I love this guy’s videos.

[@seangalvin4148]

Join the Army National Guard, if you want to talk about it give me a holler!

[@aidenadamo1903]

Haha! I guess track & field/cross country really do come in handy. I just turned 17, and I can easily do a sub 13 minute 2 mile. Sub 12 if I really tried.

[@jennbreezzzzy]

Aiden Adamo hell yeah that’s fast. my mom went in after high school and was cross country she was literally the fastest girl there. Jealous girls would try to cheat and start problems with her!

[@nick5422]

Facts I'm so hype to go to basic and tear it up lol

[@rylanbaker3224]

Thank you for these informal videos matt! Ur awesome

[@drakedougherty3981]

im gonna be enlisting in the National Guard soon and im fucked cause i cant even run a 1.5 mile under 20 min :( sit ups and push ups will hinder me a little but running will be my biggest downfall. I hope im a little more fit by the time i go to BCT

[@del1l321]

I leave in a month and I’m good with all of these so thank you 👌🏽👌🏽 appreciate this video keep it rolling ✊🏽

[@ritaunderwood2738]

My son going in marines but your videos very informative

[@ilovepeopleevenyou2830]

leaving for basic tomorrow

[@sydneygrigg7607]

thanks for these videos but im thinking on usmc but they really help alot

[@aaronalbert8953]

I’m 28 years old and I’m doing 80 push ups, 70 sit ups and I’m running 2 miles in 16 minutes everyday, I planned to get shipped out in November.

[@bboytosoldier1588]

What position

[@fredveefrqc4072]

i dont like talking about amount of push up since i go sooo slow till i reach the bottom then go up back to midway up before going back down and finally up in the final stage and counting it as only 1 push up that probably took already between 10 to 15 seconds ... soo if you manage to make 60 of those in a minutes ... you are chuck norris and the time dont want to go against you...

[@shadow_eagle22]

Well i am ready

[@jessiahbailey9460]

You should do something about the national guard aspect, pros and cons, why you didn't or whatever

[@loranddeka]

I pulled this information from the Canadian Forces website. This will give (at least I hope) some specifics to help guide everyone. BEFORE Basic Training you should be able to: - run 5 kilometers, run 2.4 kilometers within a specific time range (it'll be different for men/women and different ages), do push-ups and sit-ups with a fill range of motion, complete a hand grip test and finally tread water for 2 minutes then swim 20 meters without a life jacket.

[@omerawan4100]

awesome stuff

[@zdog_2107]

I leave for cadet camp in 17 days :)

[@tanyaartiaga117]

dam I can bearly do 1 perfect push-up in a minute.

[@dylannaffziger9478]

Leaving in 11 days I’m in pretty good shape not the best but I think I’ll do decent at most of what’s put on me

[@vaultboya6253]

Well me signing up was kinda sudden. But I've been doing the conditioning drills, push ups, situps, and runs for about two weeks. I can do about thirty, maybe fourty correct push ups, about 30 correct sit ups, and run 2 miles in about 15 to 16 minutes. Problem is, my core still isnt great. I cant even stay in front lean rest for more than like 2 or 3 minutes. But I ship out in three weeks. Hope my prep is enough to save me atleast a little pain

[@angelish5152]

I managed to get just over 3 Minutes on the planks, and 80 Situps just under 2 Minutes. I still need to REALLY work on my pushups (I'm starting to weightlift), and I need to REALLY work on my running (I have an elliptical machine that can help).

[@larrymcjones]

Dude a 30 minute plank sounds damn near impossible even if you can sneak a second here and there when a sergeant looks away!

[@123Iamawesome321]

I just hope I can be fit enough on a tight budget without a gym/sufficient food for getting accepted into an officer position.

[@TheGamingZeroGravity]

123Iamawesome321 lol do push ups and sit-ups and run wherever you will be fine that’s what I did lol no money, college/job still in the way I prepared you have to make it happen lol

[@JoePro_Scarface]

Can you do a video all about the combatives of b.c.t. please.

[@MattWard89]

If I did it's not much they only teach you the basics of BJJ. The bare minimum basics.

[@Delta1296pt2]

I'm a back up for the USMC today,I think I'm ready. (IST scores) 80 sit ups 4-5 pull ups 12:20sum run.

[@becca812]

Thanks for the vid

[@MattWard89]

You're welcome :)

[@KHULED]

I took my PT test for promotion to E 2 before basics August 15 and I did 82 push ups in 2 mins , 2 miles run in 13 mins 44 secs and messed up on the situps in two minutes.. I did 55 sit ups . I think I'm ever ready

[@danielkirk6983]

I went running in -13 this morning 😭

[@Michael-wy6fh]

Can you make a video of when your MENTALLY ready for basically training?

[@Signull]

You'll never be 100% fully prepared. You just do it and get it done.

[@stevenfabian297]

Thats easy never

[@tylerbyrne807]

Youll never be 100% ready just embrace the suck

[@maraea_nautu]

Can you elaborate more on the MEPS pls?

[@aquadragon1]

Any healthy person of typical recruiting age should be able to pass. It is the nature of the army beast.

[@Wtfrank90]

I have a cyst in my wrist (unintended rhyme) and it's sooo hard for me to do more than 25 push ups. Anymore than that and it feels like a stabbing pain in my wrist and I wanna scream from the pain

[@uncannyjt9671]

Don't join with a cyst, get it taken care of first and then get a waiver. I haven't been in the army but I've watched a ton of videos from this guy and like 1 other guy. And I know a cyst isn't exactly a small issue. That's what I'd suggest

[@Yamdarnocnivek]

Who else knew they were ready but watched the video anyway? 35min 5 mile, 50lbs 12mi ruck, and maxed the PT test lol. Just want to keep supporting the channel and learn all I can.

[@travisusmctf]

Damn I only got 52 push-ups in 2 minutes 🙃

[@benkuethe1075]

Are the pt tests like the fitness gram test for example if u r doing pushup there is a cd that says "up, down, one," do they do that in basic training or do you go at your own pace?

[@Signull]

Your own pace. My advice, sense you're young, is do as many as possible right when it starts. When you get older your muscles tend to burn out quicker. So take advantage of your muscles whilst you're young. And oh jeez I fucking hated that test in High School worst thing ever.

[@benkuethe1075]

Jacob Lewis I'm 16 turn I'll be 17, 3 months from now and my plan is to enlist right away after high school... but I'm having a hard time trying to gain weight when I have such a fast motabolism... (height 5'6" weight 100 lbs) I don't think I have enough weight to actually join the army currently.

[@benkuethe1075]

Jacob Lewis but thanks for the info

[@Signull]

No you don't meet the minimum. They might be able to smudge you in though, when you go to MEPS. I had the same problem too with the weight. The only way I could gain weight is by working out and gaining muscle. Do 20-45 pushups a day and 40-75 sit-ups a day and you should see some weight gain. Also make sure you're eating a lot of meat. I use to just eat ramen noodles which made me super skinny.

[@benkuethe1075]

Jacob Lewis lol I eat plenty of meat...

[@coltnation6574]

Im 13 and i just started working out 2 months ago, i have wanted to go to the us army infantry for 2 years

[@Signull]

Not to be a ballbuster, bud. I know you're young and you want to carry guns and shoot people. I use to be like that too. But for now, stay in school, don't do drugs and do well in school! Being infantry isn't as cool as you think it is. Quite frankly it sucks. There are way better jobs out there that will benefit you for when you get out! Best of luck!

[@coltnation6574]

Jacob lewis, thanks i will never do drugs and i have wanted to go to the us army for a while, thank you

[@benkuethe1075]

Jacob Lewis agreed I'm 16 and I have family members who have been infantry men and they said don't think about it there is better jobs out there... like you said. Plan on joining the army combat engineer, and or EOD (B12)

[@jacobspassons5249]

I the same age and I wanted to do that like everyone cause it seems so cool and all but now I know what I wanna be I wanna be a 68w aka combat medic

[@benkuethe1075]

Jacob Passons hey its not about how cool the job is, it's the mater of can you get the certain requirements to join that job, physical fitness and how tough your mental stability is. You shouldn't go for a job just because it's cool (not being mean) any ways you don't get everything in life for ex. It depends on a ton of factors only thing that you can do is set a goal up for your self to increase your chances on getting what you want.

[@ryanxsama8524]

I'm a 11b in the national guard going to basic this summer

[@commanderfox64]

Ryan M. Good luck Benning is beautiful and basic is easy just remember though 30ag aka reception only last about 10 days if your lucky you won't sit there long the only thing that will suck is 30 ag all you do is sit around all day bored out if your mind. But good luck also better start remembering the infantryman Creed trust me.

[@anthonysciabarrasi2611]

i can do like 30-4 pushups at a time but after a few days of consistent pushups my arms are literally noodles

[@armydoge4059]

Is this helpful for Canadians also (I HOPE SO)

[@oneofthe12sionmains70]

Yeah, PT is basically universal

[@joansolis9687]

Can somebody give me a list of the physical test I have to ace so I can start working on it now!?

[@matt.undisclosed]

Z.KILLER 898 same

[@jdhutchinson506]

Get the army PT test Ap on your phone

[@seanmercer8794]

There is an amazing thing called Google😀

[@barbariangamer.5225]

I can do about 20 push ups or 16

[@Pur3Wat3r]

Any tips on the 2 mile run my time is 20 minutes but I can max out the other tests what would you recommend I do?

[@tylermason4038]

nathan thongdeng run more

[@blu_pitbull2751]

I’m leaving in September and not gonna lie, I’m quite nervous

[@lauracoutinho5478]

Woudnt it be easiest just to get to the point of passing the final fitness test before we apply? Then no matter what they throw at us, we'd be fit enough for it, right?

[@Mitch-rd9gs]

That’s what I’m working towards. I think it’s a smart idea. I’m trying to max the PT test before I even ship so that I know I’d do alright. Lots of work, though.

[@ironteacup2569]

They will pt you till you fail. No amounts of working out will aid you at this time.... that being said you need to pass the “tests” and that’s the “easy” part. Prior service corpsman here. Do what you can to be able to get active and do something to not be sedentary. Oh also so long as you are not the least fit you should be good

[@Emyr-vz4oz]

Have the Recruiter give you a PT test till you pass it

[@mensvarswim2690]

If you doubt yourself, you're not ready