How to get in shape for ARMY BASIC TRAINING

[@anderxale1]

If you are worried about getting smoked... don't worry about getting smoked. You are going to get smoked.

[@kidthndr2]

hahahaha

[@crazygamer2431]

Im still 14 and its my dream to become a warrent officer what should i do so i can be very well prepared

[@AngloImperial]

Crazy gamer 24 Prepare now. Start running, lifting, get involved in scouts. You wouldn't believe how far Eagle scouts go in the military because of that training beforehand.

[@CausticFox670]

Shit, after the first 2 weeks getting smoked became fun for us lol, a few times our drill sergeants rewarded us with a good ole smoke.

[@sr-pz7gp]

smoked?

[@gothamwhereyouat8140]

Yeah, i agree with manny. I found that constantly running 2 miles, helped me drastically on my 1 mile time.

[@funkymonkeyjunky]

“3 months out is too much” here I am 3 YEARS out trying to prepare

[@jokersgirl_1129]

I'm 14 and I'm going to try to start training now. Hopefully when Im 17 I'll qualify for the military

[@kidthndr2]

You will definitely no Sweat!

[@emmasnapp5330]

That what im going to do itll help hopefully

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

17 is too young you should wait unitl you're more mature.

[@js5072]

You should still train but you should go to college and go to rotc rather than enlist, live your young adulthood first.

[@livinghistory9701]

Aim for West Point. That's what I did.

[@stevenkelley9091]

The best video on preparation I've found so far. So many good resources.

[@javierandrade6845]

I don’t think I can get in super human shape in 5 days 😐

[@dramatorres]

Javier Andrade LoL same

[@dpatterson6603]

Foolish u shoulda worked out before

[@quantaviousedwards4905]

Another View Haha

[@owen-nd7om]

How did it go

[@quantaviousedwards4905]

won hung low Haha

[@McQuiznos]

It's been a few years (about four) but I was barely in shape for basic training. Honestly, going through 7 weeks of nonstop PT and matching, will get you in shape. It the biggest part, is your motivation.

[@kidthndr2]

Very true.

[@dantemcmillan6337]

Good to hear, about to leave in January I’m set on push-ups and sit-ups but I suck at running so hopefully them pushing me everyday will improve it

[@eastsidemike6162]

@@dantemcmillan6337 Me too, they'll train us, no worries. Fort Benning in January

[@Coolblaster6]

@@eastsidemike6162 terrible mindset to have, train beforehand

[@austinodonnell1472]

i appreciate you man. I'm going to my recruiter on the 27th this month and then meps soon after that. I've been running about 2 miles a day. i hope im prepared.

[@kidthndr2]

You will be !

[@JJ-ih5iv]

Conditioning drills Military movement drill-karaoke and stuff Run a mile and time yourself .Try to beat it every day u do it to test yourself Pushups, sit-ups,squats, dips, the basics Physical and mental training

[@Daniel-mb1ft]

Puts glasses on the takes them off straight away 😂

[@kidthndr2]

lololol

[@avesaryanna2865]

I’m going to the split option program in July. Im going to spend the next 7 months running, doing push-ups, and strength training to prepare for basic.

[@vanessajuarez2213]

Im going to get fit today on a jog to get ready for the army

[@SuckaxZKx_onyoutube]

Who else immediately google Conditioning Drills 1-3 after watching?

[@serginamoods7657]

Suckax ZKx me

[@arinstark8267]

I did it while the video was still going so I didn’t forget what it was called.

[@stini7341]

thanks man im leaving for basic in 12 days im very nervous this puts me at ease a little bit thank you man

[@kidthndr2]

Glad I could help

[@xXxAnonymousxXx]

How was it

[@Shaquan1002]

Dude I need this man I have to do my two mile June 10th I suck ass at running

[@kidthndr2]

Good luck!

[@gregmendez2609]

Army National Guard good luck you can do it

[@jasmine-np4mf]

How'd it go?

[@abiyalemu9261]

am leaving for BCT in two weeks. wish me luck. and thanks a lot.

[@Simeon.W]

DUDE, thank you so much for explaining how they assign you to a group depending on how fast you run a mile.

[@kidthndr2]

Glad I could help

[@heckyeshess]

Im a sprinter by nature. It does NOT help me run long distance. I still feel like im going to die on a mile 😂😂😂

[@christophershanklin112]

Lol run more for distance and the 2 miles will be nothing trust me

[@michaelrincon559]

My brother said when he was in basic he was in bravo and there was a few women with him. He also said there was one bad ass women in alpha.

[@hunterjohnson2859]

Thanks for your service and thanks for the workouts.

[@kidthndr2]

Thank you for your support.

[@joemisenti9239]

Thanks for the videos man! I ship september 18th for 11x and airborne at benning!

[@kidthndr2]

ayyyyyy Good stuff. Welcome to the family HOOAH!

[@alexthompson1910]

Joe Misenti Aye I ship sept 5th

[@joemisenti9239]

what mos are you?

[@justinramirez494]

I ship off the 18th also to fort jackson

[@nipnan8417]

How was it? I ship off April 27th as an 11x

[@joshuaprice8171]

Sprints might not be that beneficial for a 2 mile goal, but intervals of say 2-5 minutes would be. By that I mean: warm up, 4 min hard, 2 min easy, repeat several times. Depending on your goals and fitness you can vary the "work" portion with the "rest" portion.

[@mache3984]

You can never do too much.

[@NoLimitLonzo]

What's up man! I take the OPAT tomorrow for the second time. I didn't pass the beep test in the first test 3 weeks ago. Since then, I've been doing a bunch of cardio and controlling my breathing.. any tips man ?

[@Shaquan1002]

ArtistUnknown how do you control your breathing I passed the opat it sucked

[@NoLimitLonzo]

Army National Guard yeah I kno right.. I take more strides before I breathe in and out.

[@NoLimitLonzo]

Army National Guard just pacing myself

[@kidthndr2]

Pace yourself, in the begining of the OPAT I am ALWAYS the last person to hit the line. I always make sure I'm last to conserve my energy! That does me well, Not at OCS but before I came here I was the last person standing on like level 12 . Good luck!

[@NoLimitLonzo]

kidthndr2 thanks man! I'll do my best

[@jakewant5739]

I’m 15 and looking to go into training at 16 in the army in the UK currently running 4 miles in 30 mins around 7.5 minute pace really hope I get in and do you need high qualifications (( from school)) to get in the army

[@emmetcasey6405]

Good luck from Ireland 🇮🇪, I don't think you need high qualifications to join the army but I would suggest looking up and reasearching

[@Slasher1294]

Have to get back in shape did cross country back in high school

[@JMurph010]

Shipping out October 23rd! BIGGG question is if you can max out on any events, should you still hold yourself back a little bit just to keep the Drill Sergeants spotlight off of you?

[@JMurph010]

As intry to stay under the radar a little bit?

[@kidthndr2]

No, PT never was something that kept the DS on my back. If anything they favored me.

[@seanrussell4894]

Based off what you said for the run I would be in bravo. Hit training help me a bit to get my mile time down. Can't really do push ups and can't do pull ups so my @$$ getting smoked.

[@kidthndr2]

hahahaahha

[@FreshRides]

I was a hold over at 3-11 Ocs hhc for 2 years man I feel the struggle

[@javierl383]

Thanks man the video really helped. I leave for basic in June and I been trying to find out how to get ready

[@kidthndr2]

Glad to help!

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

Thank my man. Im going to be turning 30 when I go to basic and I'm trying to fill my time with as much info and trying as I can. This pdf packet will help. Im 6'6 but my run game is garbage lol

[@JohnnyCrack]

Damn. I'm set to join in 11 months when I'm done my associate's degree, and I'm already stressin' out that I can only do 20 Pushups.

[@emmetcasey6405]

Just keep training, don't get nervous (altho it is fairly hard not to), good luck for your basic training from Ireland 👍🇮🇪

[@tepes6563]

I'm late but not too late so I can say with confidence that you can definitely prepare yourself in the next few months. Keep working out to the max, push-ups, sit-ups and so on, and you do way better than you think you will.

[@livs4721]

How’s it going so far? Three months to go!

[@zanegraybeal3963]

2 months left, hows it been, I’ve got to get in shape in 6 months

[@Vincent-ce9ks]

It's been 11 months how you doing

[@GruntProof]

After about the 5th week getting smoked just becomes fun

[@kidthndr2]

Idk about fun. Entertaining yes.

[@fernandoeusquiano4484]

I’m 17, junior in high school, I’m training now and this is my first week in. I also need to choose which branch I wanna go into. I’ll come back in a few months to see how I am doing

[@merking3404]

U still training?

[@onezie2316]

I know this is a old video, but I’m 18 (I actually just graduated highschool yesterday lmao) and I’m thinking about joining the military (I actually was in the middle of my application before, but then stopped bc it wasn’t the right time for me but now I’m re-applying) and thanks to you I’m going to try and prep for basic training as much as possible! Thank you!!

[@LoverLikeNoOther]

How are you doing now

[@busterlansford9332]

How did you work on your push-ups and sit-ups I know said it in your video but it would help me if I knew if I was spelling it right I'm training to get in shape to go into the military cause I can only do 20 to 25 push-ups and sit-ups I can do if something is holding my feet down and my pull-ups sucks I can do maybe 1 to 2 pull-ups and I wasn't ever a running and so how could I build my lungs up so I could be able to run the miles the are required to run for the military basic training ?

[@wherearetheturtles1408]

Just run a mile or two everyday. Pace yourself but give it you're all. Youll get there.

[@brandonstacey2215]

Great videos! I'm heading to basic in August with OCS sometime after. I didn't meet my personal expectations for the last PT test before I deploy. Any tips on how I can improve in a about a month? Trying to go for distinguished honored graduate, if possible. I'm 197, currently training via Crossfit everyday and additional private sessions with a trainer.

[@GeorgeGrasby-rj9up]

I’m fourteen and going to join the army as soon as possible, any tips?

[@yodaddymando]

I went from weighing 263 to 215 in like two or three months just to enlist. I still need a little bit more man I'm almost there.

[@kidthndr2]

Keep going

[@voiceoflovetv6452]

kidthndr2 how much do you have to weigh

[@ebupnow5403]

@@voiceoflovetv6452 it's not really off weight its body fat

[@TheTrigzHD]

I'm going to basic in 6 days running is my weekness. I can do everything els. So I'll be running everyday till. I want to get that airborne and rasp.

[@kidthndr2]

hooooah definitely get to it!

[@UpliftJai]

Does muscle ups qualify you as a super alpha? Lol

[@ahartzog7672]

Hi how are you I am struggling with push ups can you give me any advice . I am currently doing wall and knee pushups but don’t have strength to do them on my own . Please help

[@airsoftodin3528]

Thanks man this is really helpful.

[@kentonmichael7818]

Thanks for this man :) another great video again.

[@kidthndr2]

Glad it could help you.

[@jm0132]

Hey man! Love your vids. I'm working on my OCS packet and fitness is my weakest spot. What would you say is recommended to get into OCS for Active?

[@kidthndr2]

They say 240 is what you need but I never remember seeing someone have anything lower than a 250.

[@jm0132]

Thanks! I got some more work to do. I made from 92 to 212 in about 6.5 months.

[@waynewaite1084]

I'm trying to find out if I'm cut out to join because once your their your stuck and I don't want to be the next privet pile except in actuly supporting a six pack and some pretty good definition however I suck at like written exams and studying I'm a hands on guy so if most of my military experience Is hands on I'll be fine as fall as the yelling my grandfather was a marine and he could yell louder lol

[@kidthndr2]

lol well good luck than man

[@estebangutierrez9990]

Thanks for the confidence was there any chunky people?? 200punds?

[@ebupnow5403]

I wanna know too

[@jadendeason3874]

200 pounds isnt considered "Chunky". If you're 200 pounds you dont instantly qualify as "Chunky". Most of the time there really isnt anybody chunky in Army Basic Training, because there are weight limits you have to meet. Hope that clears things up

[@jasmena10]

Wow your videos are super helpful! Thank you 🙂

[@kidthndr2]

Glad I could help you.

[@Srt_Brosas]

Aye I'm 6'1 257. I need some help. I cant even take the asvab. I need to loose about 30 lbs before they will even let me take the pretest. any tips

[@kidthndr2]

Hmmmmm, All the tips I can give I already gave in the vid. The only thing else I can say is stay focused man. Let your reason for joining be the thing that gets you up in the morning and propels you forward.

[@TheWatsonymaster]

Brandon Brosas search up the military diet I lost weight really quick doing it and working out

[@erionf.7892]

TheWatsonymaster funny you stated that because I'm on my second day now of the military diet and I also have to lose 30 pounds lol

[@Josh-gn8dg]

Brandon Brosas I was 6’2 260 pounds when I first talked to my recruiter. 3 weeks later I’m down 10 pounds, passed my ASVAB and I pick my job next week. Drink ONLY water. No juices, sodas, nothing. I drank ONLY water, ran in the morning BEFORE breakfast, ate eggs and an avocado, and just portioned my meals during the day. Whatever you ate before, cut that in half and eat it. No fried foods, no fast food. Nothing.

[@samanthayoungs1805]

Run stairs and lose water weight

[@davonjohnson2698]

Also can you train yourself to get better during basic

[@kidthndr2]

Yes you can.

[@maquiavelo5805]

Thank you, this gonna help me so much.

[@kidthndr2]

Glad it could help you out.

[@calebalmeida7817]

I'm 15 and currently at 153 pounds, not a TON of muscle but, I do run Cross Country so I'm decent at least?

[@alexfleury8554]

I want to join the military at 22 in good shape is there a good age range to join beside 17 to 19

[@kidthndr2]

Thats a great age to join at!

[@hs4a085]

I joined at 28 brother! So you’ll be fine

[@bigchungus2990]

Alex Fleury my dad joined at 29 and he stayed in for 9 years, so... if he can do it I’m sure you can lol

[@bobbyshmurda1861]

I’m 16 working out hopefully going to join the Army Infantry , my mile Time is about 6:30 with being able to keep that pace for 5 miles

[@almightybre0054]

Bobby Shmurda I deploy for basic training in January I’m going for infantry as well. Not too sure how to train tbh I’ve just been doing sets of push ups and sit ups.

[@cantrustme6295]

Sometimes the drill sergeant would do the workout with us so technically in his words you can't consider it getting smoked if he's doing it 2 lol

[@Blakebyrd003]

I mean he's not wrong

[@michaelkleese3879]

I love the free-education dude, thank you for the informative videos! Something I've been hearing consistently regarding enlistment/PT is that those who are interested in Special Operations need to max their PT's. I'm 5' 11", weighing in at 230 lbs, and would like to train for the next 4 - 6 months to max out my scores. Do you have any suggested programs for reaching my goal? Thank you for your time!

[@kidthndr2]

Tabata pushups and Tabata situps, to max your run make sure you are doing atleast 5 miles a week.

[@EssentialEvil98]

One of my boys aspiring to be a ranger got smoked every single day after he failed a run and they offered him an inhaler which turned out to be a trick and he never received one. Eventually he got the boot under medical reasons. And this guy was no push over he was as jacked as could be and could easily max out push ups and sit-ups without breaking a sweat. It’s just the running which fucked him and the drill sergeants got a hard on for him. Meanwhile his out of shape brother got through basic without a single issue. All subjective

[@kidthndr2]

Ahhhh, I think there is alot to this story we are missing.

[@Demonte202]

Would if you just need electrolytes but your good with running

[@kidthndr2]

true.

[@pinkspade1]

1 mile take me 15 min, can only do 10 pushup, can only do 15 situp,

[@shayanpal8077]

covfefe coffee keep working out bro, you got this!

[@Willatimes]

covfefe coffee I’m doing reps of 3 increases amounts by 5 each time. The running aspect they say sprints but I just keep running & tracking it finding a pace you can keep & trying increasing it over time. That of which is hard for me but I’d you can figure that out you’ll be good.

[@akrizhal1399]

I'm set to go to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma next year for OSUT (tentative ship date is 20180618) and I already know that summer is gonna suck ass. Any tips on how to prepare for that dry heat?

[@kidthndr2]

hydrate , hydrate , hydrate. People fall out and Heat Cat. from the heat here in GA like its no tommorrow. Make sure before you go you are well hydrated!

[@followerofgms8294]

Akrizhal ayeee bro I live in lawton oklahoma right next to fort sill it's boring asf out here and it's humid heat out here it gets 100 degrees the regular bro

[@dontmesswit73]

Can you make a video explaining the Army officer contract

[@kidthndr2]

I will once , I sign my new one once I commission.

[@BrendaBertrand]

Thanks for this. What would one-month prep look like?

[@kidthndr2]

A lil to much to type out through youtube cmnt.

[@lucasbattiston5294]

Hey I’m 16 and have thoughts about joining the armed forces when I graduate high school. Do you recommend that I should join?

[@harethalomari8992]

If your max for push ups is only 20 and you have three months left you need to work super hard

[@lukewiersma8883]

I'm trying to go medic, any advice? I'm worried about basic but you're videos definitely helped. should quit smoking I guess, what you think?

[@kidthndr2]

LOL how you gonna be a medic and you smoke?? LOLOL but anyway I dont have any advice other than make sure thats what you want to do you have people's lives in your hands

[@lukewiersma8883]

kidthndr2 Thanks

[@johntrammellmusic2308]

I literally only have to lose 1 inch of belly fat to be eligible weight wise... will this be hard to do? My recruiter said it will only take 2 weeks if i cut carbs out and exercise

[@kidthndr2]

Nothing is hard, if you put your mind to it. Although yes If you just cut carbs and exercise you will be fine man.

[@johntrammellmusic2308]

kidthndr2 awesome and if i score the bare minimum on the asvab would that give me a high enough line score for a tanker? (CO 87) thats the score

[@TheJRDProductions]

How can you maintain gained muscle throughout basic/OCS? Is it just inevitable that you'll lose all your gains?

[@kidthndr2]

Yea , You lose it eventually.

[@js5072]

Just go to basic, then in ait lift on your own time.

[@Anniebee806]

What was the pushup/situp tabata routine you did to prepare?

[@kidthndr2]

I dont remember.

[@yutheflerlim5224]

guys are born with the advantage of testosterone which gives muscles endurance and stamina

[@solus223]

Are you able to pick or give a preference to the location of your basic training if you're a 09S contract?

[@kidthndr2]

Nope, unfortunately.

[@EnderSpectrum]

bro, how long does it take for a person to get shipped out to boot camp once you sign on the contract ?

[@kidthndr2]

It varies really, I know some people who shipped next week. Than some who took 60 days.

[@dakotaeldridge7369]

Ender Spectrum my wait time from swearing in to going to basic is 3 months

[@killjoycreates9276]

Question, so I was born with my left foot completely flat and it’s super painful when I run too long on it. But there’s a surgery that can correct it. Will I be disqualified for having foot surgery? Cause if so I could just wear insoles but idk if I could get away with that

[@abbycharlotte3077]

Killjoy Creates you will get disqualified for that

[@kidthndr2]

I have no clue. Have you spoken to a recruiter?

[@samanthayoungs1805]

If you don’t have a scar you might be okay

[@cameronprice931]

91 Delta / I ship September 12 to Jackson

[@ShoddyLegion]

Do you still respond to questions?

[@Deadradiorj]

5 miles in 7 minutes or 1 mile 7 minutes each?

[@kidthndr2]

1 mile, 7 minutes each. 5 miles in 35 mins

[@isaacwells9763]

Ryan easy

[@willyishere]

ISAAC W3LLS lol

[@dolichogenidea]

Thank you! I was getting worried. I plan to be a tank machanic which requires 10 weeks of basic combat training and 28 weeks of personal training. I am excited and nervous

[@nipnan8417]

5 miles in 7 minutes?? Good god that’s superhuman

[@malanarangel4784]

I really enjoy your vedios

[@AlexA-ln4pj]

Hey, what about good shaped, sportive guys who making 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, running fast and generally strong person? What's happening with them in basic? How drills doing with them? Some kind of special treatment or they giving more PT, more harder physical tasks?

[@kidthndr2]

People that are in good shape , just stand out. They aren't given more PT it just puts you ahead of the game. Not any harder physical tasks.

[@bardanmalla193]

U need stamina nd strong will power and mentallity too

[@thechillmaster5836]

What state are you stationed in? Are those the dorm rooms/barracks you're staying in?

[@kidthndr2]

That was at OCS .

[@lancej9748]

Search Army FM 7-22

[@kidthndr2]

Thats actually where I am referring people to now.

[@marlenecardona1581]

I ship off to FT Jackson in 3 weeks any advice on getting better at doing push-ups ?

[@kidthndr2]

Google or look up "tabata pushups"

[@taylormcalpine9870]

marlene c: do decline push ups at least 3x a week

[@kofia.369]

Does this apply to the new PT and the 2+8 program?

[@avesaryanna2865]

It’s been 3 years since you made this video, is all of this information still correct and relevant?

[@bardanmalla193]

Im 15 can u say me some tip but i am gurkha so i wil be joining british army . My goal is SAS.

[@davonjohnson2698]

Man I leave in a couple days for 11X army basic and I can only run a mile between 11-12 min where would they put me

[@kidthndr2]

Im actually not sure.

[@Nateguy632]

Davon Johnson Quick question. Did you pass or how did everything go?

[@robertreaves4716]

Who came up with asvab instead just letting people in

[@kidthndr2]

I am so weak!

[@clintonhamm4285]

I'm going to enlist this summer

[@kidthndr2]

Good luck!

[@doctornobody9501]

Thank you for your service.

[@kidthndr2]

Thanks for your service.

[@sil3nt.0wnage67]

THANKS! For this vid ;)

[@kidthndr2]

Np , good luck!

[@1savagealmansreh570]

Thank you so much

[@kidthndr2]

No prob

[@SimplyAnne1]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@kidthndr2]

Glad it helped you.

[@SimplyAnne1]

kidthndr2 sure did, thank you.

[@isaiahvelasquez3514]

Wassup dude I'm going to basic October 10th and I need to know exactly what would be good for me to do every night before bed

[@kidthndr2]

hmmm, its getting up early you should probably try to do, not really before you go to sleep.

[@isaiahvelasquez3514]

Oh ok but wouldn't working out before bed help?

[@serginamoods7657]

It took me 5 mins 30 secs imma alpha

[@kidthndr2]

woooooaahhhhh you can roll, haha you should run with me than.

[@americanspartan2420]

Ok I'd like to enlist in the army but I'm worried that I won't be able to be shipped to basic. My last mile I did was 15:00 about, and im worried about it. How can I improve my time? And If I could get some help with fitness it would help allot

[@noahthompson691]

Asgardian Soldier improve your time by running more man!! Rome wasn’t built in a day!

[@kidthndr2]

What Noah said man, Just improve your time by running eventually Ill get some beginner workouts on KZbin.

[@americanspartan2420]

kidthndr2 ok thx.

[@orionevo8520]

Thanks man

[@aisawa2985]

Many thanks ma man

[@rebekahlunan8930]

How often does injury occur during basic and how do they handle it?

[@ripseantaylor6147]

Does the PT scores depend on age ?

[@kidthndr2]

yes

[@gray334]

I timed my self last week I got 9 min 30 seconds but I'm leaving in December. I'm been running 3 miles everyday with my girl who's a god at running. Do you think I will be golden when I get to basic?

[@gray334]

9 min30 seconds for 1 mile

[@kidthndr2]

That's fine, wherever your at now , you will improve once you get to basic.

[@emirubio1]

Tony Stark practice running two miles, not three, and focus on speed. 9:30 per mile is a good pace for a slower female... shoot for below 15 min 2 mile, especially if you are a dude. Look up army physical fitness run standards, or ask your recruiter.

[@jacobbubb134]

I am planning on joining the army What happens if u get smoked and you can't do all of what the drill Sergeants want

[@kidthndr2]

bro that happens every time!

[@hugohernandez1678]

thanks for the vid very helpful

[@kidthndr2]

Your welcome.