If You Can't Do The Exercise At Basic Training What Happens?

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[@fred-d-boss]

Somebody once said, "Basic Training is the most fun you never want to have again"

[@M.R4EVA]

I had so much fun I'm going again 🤣

[@rayali9854]

Yes, that and running from mrs voorhees in Friday the 13th

[@ScreamingRabbit_]

So true! I enjoyed BCT to an extent but I would never wanna do it over 😂

[@Nikki-tu6sw]

My recruiter made that comment as well

[@reimuhakurei2123]

Mrs Vorhees? 😳

[@royalrod_]

Gameplan: 1) Master the pushup work out before entering military 2) Act like you're a newbie to push ups after entering military

[@fernandoledesma1609]

😲

[@vondada9225]

Don’t cheat yourself

[@militaristicsoldier856]

Smart, don’t let them have high epectations for you and you will be able to rise above their low expectations very easily and make yourself look better in front of them

[@MikhaelAhava]

I’m not sure if that’s a good thing?

[@OFFONE]

That’s such a good plan thanks💪🏾

[@plataoplomo3351]

Had two people in my basic training that couldn't do a push up at the start, literally couldn't do ONE pushup. One worked their butt off and eventually was able to do 20, was commended by the Drills for being the most improved. The other put in no work, stopped trying and was eventually kicked out. The choice is yours, it's all mental. If there is an obstacle you think you can't accomplish in basic, the only thing stopping you is yourself.....

[@frost1183]

Wait so they won’t kick you out if you can’t do one push-up?

[@frost1183]

What if your 2 mile run is over the time will they kick you out?

[@jakeronquillo2134]

@@frost1183 u will improve

[@Ren-lx8wv]

@@frost1183 if you cant do a pushup you'll be smoked hard but not kicked out at first. If you work hard and improve you're good. If you choose to not try and not improve then you'll get kicked out.

[@blackmachismo08]

@@Ren-lx8wv If you end up being kicked out this way, would it be considered a dishonorable discharge?

[@robertohuerta91]

The drill Sargent humiliates you become you can't do them. I did 0 push ups, 10 sit ups and I a 19 minute two mile. I ended my 10 weeks doing 43 push ups 67 sit ups and a 13 min two mile."Don't worry your gonna be strong or smart" - DS fort Jackson.

[@Khluvr]

Thank you I needed some inspiration for someone in the same situation as me

[@jonnyboi5351]

They will make you the strongest soldier in fort Jackson if you don’t listen just know that

[@Adrian-gk5vs]

That really helps me because I leave in 12 days and I can only do 2 pushups 5 sit-ups and my 2mile is ~22 minutes. I know I can do it and I push myself as far as I can go. (I had to lose 60 lbs to enlist and lost 70 so far). If you can believe it this is the improvement level of fitness after working my ass off for a year to lose the weight

[@wendyhdzmiller8700]

​@@Adrian-gk5vsHow's basic going? Congratulations on the weight loss!!!

[@Angel-db5wo]

@@Adrian-gk5vsheyyy how you been? How was bct?

[@drcdrdoct9864]

Our first run at basic was 3 miles. Our CC(drill sgt) told us that since this was the first run to just walk if you felt you needed it. So like an idiot I walked after about 2.5 miles. I learned a valuable lesson about quitting and actually believing anything the CC told us. Never stop or quit, no matter how much they act like they don't care, it's a trick. 100% of the time. If they sound civil and logical, it's a trap.

[@r011ing_thunder6]

DRC drdoct "if they sound civil and logical, it's a trap." Does that carry over to other areas in life outside military out of habit?

[@user-eq9uz4bi4l]

thx 4 the warning

[@latonyasoloman5700]

Lol dam right

[@vondada9225]

r011ing_thunder and the enlistment process

[@latonyasoloman5700]

@@vondada9225 l sir you are correctly correct

[@shobud71]

Start exercising way before you go to basic. I had six months to prepare before leaving. Dont wait till you get there, you will be miserable

[@universe3856]

Tony Chavez what kind of exercises did u do?

[@shobud71]

Everything that was in a PT test. I got the requirments for passing a standard APFT and started running three times a week as far as my body would let me. I wasn't use to running but I knew I would be doing alot. I started with 20 push-ups and 20 sit-ups in the morning and evening. Then id take my own PT test to see how far off I was every 2 or 3 weeks and see what I needed to improve on. I did that for 6 months till i was passing my own pt test which is only push-ups, sit-ups and running. That is all you need to focus on. My last month before I left to basic to Ft. Lost in the woods i did pt five days a week when I got there it was a piece of cake. I laughed and was entertained at people barfing and dying. Go prepared. You will not get messed with as much and getting smoked will not be as bad. Trust me

[@kidwoohkidwooh]

Tony Chavez the way I did it I did 5 miles run three sets of 50 jumping jacks grab two buckets and held them straight out sit up 5 sets of 50 I did this every day it will pay off before you leave for training

[@MunsonRoyE27]

If you want to prepare for basic lookup the requirements for your pt test and at very minimum be able to pass pushups situps and 1.5 mile test prior to showing up and it will make everything easier. You dont want to be one of of the ten people in your unit who struggle everyday in pt.

[@howardbaxter2514]

In case anyone visits this comment, the PT scores can be found here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Physical_Fitness_Test For people between the ages of 17 and 21, like myself, here are the minimums and maximums. Pushups Min: 42 (Male), 19 (Female) Max: 71 (Male), 42 (Female) Sit-ups Min: 53 (Male/Female) Max: 78 (Male/Female) 2-Mile Run Min: 15:54 (Male), 18:54 (Female) Max: 13:00 (Male), 15:36 (Female) Not entirely sure if this stuff is still accurate, but that is according to Wikipedia.

[@crystalnavarro7171]

Yo these comments are 50% funny and 50% motivating 😂😂

[@bulldog596]

I love how the military just took over my KZbin since I signed up

[@ThatGuy-ot9uv]

They give you a PT test right at the beginning. I failed to do the minimum pushups in that first PT test (yes, I was scrawny). Everyone who failed to pass the first PT test had to wear a different colored earplug container on your shoulder so the Drill Sergeants would know you're weak. The drills push EVERYONE to their limit and just beyond, but they're not trying to break you. They're just trying to help you realize that you can always go past what you think your limit is. By the end of Basic, I was maxing my PT tests.

[@twists24s99]

ThatGuy what’s was the minimum I’m only 16;

[@mwbgaming28]

Late to the party, but I set my physical limits low enough so I don't feel like I got hit by a truck the next day I don't think I'm cut out for the military

[@frost_d_jageryt4333]

@@mwbgaming28 Not with that piss poor attitude!

[@itssmoove9435]

Twists24s I think it’s like 12 push-ups is minimum

[@ThatGuy-ot9uv]

@@twists24s99 I seem to remember it being 30 pushups in two minutes was the minimum. 75 was max.

[@dwaynegaertner4907]

Just try even if you can't keep going they are looking for quitters.

[@passhy4991]

Dwayne Gaertner So even if you're not doing it correctly but you're at least trying to and keep going then you're good?

[@khihanajohn294]

Ryan Massey yeah, they’ll help you if they see you actually trying your best.

[@chimpswag3492]

You have to never quit, don't let yourself show them fear

[@jarron23pulliam26]

khihana john that sounds like bullshit

[@khihanajohn294]

Chico Cartel what are you talking about. It’s true. They’re still going to treat you the same but they will motivate and help you out more than the quitter.

[@fefe2200]

I'm 30 years old and have decided to join the army. Your videos are helping me on how to prepare mentally. I used to be in great shape in my early 20s and am starting my journey to get back into shape before basic. The human body is resilient and I know I can do it. I'm getting excited every day about my decision and these videos definitely help me feel less embarrassed about my age.

[@wyattbrunow3213]

22 years old thinking the same thing. i was obese in highschool but now im more ready than i have ever been. 11B is my future

[@yogsothoth6970]

I joined at 30 in 1990. I had no problems. I wasn't in shape either when I joined.

[@MadDogTM]

@Esh J I'm 19 trying to go in lol im always moving around and trying to stay fit so I can be better when I go in. Mainly just practice pushups and lift weights to help build muscle so I can actually do pushups (cause I've always had trouble doing them like my elbow shakes and gives out)

[@100HoneyComb]

Dam I've been wanting to join but I felt shitty about my age. This comment made me feel like I actually could

[@melvinredondo369]

Im 28yrs old turning 29 getting my GED & applying for army right after. Never too late

[@taemien9219]

One piece of advice I would give people about to go to Basic training is don't get wrapped up in the 'game'. What this means is you will be focused on, you will be picked on, but don't take it personally. In addition others will be picked on, singled out, and focused on, don't take it personally with them either. So here's what I mean. Every few days (and the frequency is much higher in the beginning) someone will screw up and your whole platoon/series will be 'punished' for it. Many misattribute this to mass punishment. That is NOT what that is. What is going on behind the scenes is you have scheduled remedial PT. You do PT every morning. But there are some days where they will PT you again. But they don't let you know this. What they do is they try to play this game to help build accountability. So they'll single someone out on those days to make it seem like everyone is getting smoked. It doesn't matter what it is, how small it is, who did it, and you cannot prevent it. No matter how perfect everyone is, they will find something, or make something up. You ARE going to do PT a second time on those days. It will NOT feel like normal PT. But it is. This second PT session could be at anytime in the day. It could be after breakfast, at noon, in the afternoon, in the evening, or even in the middle of the night. Usually its in the afternoon. There can be exceptions to this. For example there were two instances where I knew it wasn't remedial, but actual corrective training (I knew this because while doing a detail, I found the schedule). The first one was due to a platoon in the company blanket partying someone badly enough to put them in the hospital. They wanted names, and had everyone outside in the middle of the night till morning doing PT until the peeps fessed up. The second time was after a series of AWOLs and other stupid stuff, the Drill Sergeants had our platoon outside doing PT. But this wasn't hard PT, it was closer to the corrective training you'd see in AIT or at your normal unit. But during this time the drill sergeant dropped his drill voice and spoke plainly, threatening Article 15s to those who wouldn't listen to the appointed squad leads and platoon guides. This wasn't too far after the first incident mentioned. Morale was pretty tanked after someone in another platoon going to the hospital, a few AWOLS, attempted suicide, and other shenanigans. So that last paragraph seems kinda dire and scary. But I'm just being honest. Some people don't react to basic training well. 25% of our platoon didn't pass. the military isn't for everyone. And all you have to do is do as your told, keep trying if told to do something, even if you think you can't. And just understand that you WILL have PT at odd hours of the day, not just the morning. And you will be yelled at. Its tough, but its not impossible.

[@803gaming3]

This is definitely making me feel better. I went to TCA a military school. I have gotten the ‘Basic’ of basic training and kind of how it’ll be. I just wish I would t have waited 3 years after graduation to enlist😂

[@TechDeals]

Insightful post, but this is also why the military is having a recruiting problem. The games are not how you get smart young men/women in the 21st century. Fewer and fewer young people will tolerate this.

[@MaxwellRichardson-bn9tt]

What's article 15s if I can ask?

[@taemien9219]

@@MaxwellRichardson-bn9tt Non-Judicial Punishment. Its when you've done something bad, but not bad enough to warrant a trial. So your CO will administer punishment such as extra duty, fines, and restriction (can't leave base) for about 15-45 days. Never had one myself, but knew many that did, including my dad while he was in the Marines, and my sister while she was in the Army. Both had very good careers. Its not very uncommon. And as long as you don't get two or more of them in a time frame you're still eligible for Good Conduct Medals.

[@MaxwellRichardson-bn9tt]

@@taemien9219 Oh I see.. Thanks for explaining it! Much appreciation.

[@beckyschlegel1678]

I couldn’t do a single one when I went. When I got done I can do 50

[@immanuelss1408]

Becky Schlegel ''nice"

[@elizabethbream4536]

Becky Schlegel. How u do it i really cant even get one. I want to train before i go but sont know where to start

[@inuyasha13065]

Girl I swore in last week and now I'm leaving in two weeks, i suck at pushups but this made me feel a little better, i can't wait to see my transformation.

[@jorgefraga4050]

Good job 👏 now do 50 more

[@kellykun5090]

do women cheat in the army

[@alecmaria4021]

First guy I've seen with an American fighter shirt on that's actually in shape.. nice

[@breakneck777]

Aside from Ace himself

[@trevorwieseler8547]

Let’s get this out onto a tray...

[@6Midnite6Raven6]

Lol right !?

[@jc4157]

i did about 30,000 pushups in 16 weeks. you reach a good fitness level.

[@adrianfigueroa4181]

Was part of the mma team for my unit and we used to laugh seeing the tough bar guys wearing the tap out shirts with a big beer gut.

[@WillMartinez1999]

I could only do two propper pushups when I arrived basic last summer, you'll get stronger and learn, did 57 at the end.

[@dovegolden1244]

WoW

[@edisongeul2454]

How did you pass the fitness exam to stay in then?

[@noob2649]

@@edisongeul2454 that’s what I’m trying to figure out. People saying they couldn’t even do one or they could only do two but don’t you have to pass the pst to even get in?

[@listentoyourconscious859]

@@noob2649 In the army at least, you have 3 chances to pass the PT test throughout basic.

[@YooRyuk]

@@edisongeul2454you have i think 3 chances to complete it. if you can’t do it or your over weight they put you in PTC i belive. I think you get 2 weeks to be able to do it and qualify. I’m not 100 percent sure going to basic my summer before senior year

[@plasmahandoku1073]

So this is pretty much my story with Basic. I was 17, weighed about 100 pounds being 5'5. I could not do a single push up from day 0. After the first APFT knowing doing 0 was discouraging as hell being I have to complete basic in 1 1/2 months and doing hitting at least, 43 felt impossible. So that day, every night when there is free time.. I would try and do push ups almost everyday other than the weekend. In the chow hall, I would eat as much as I can even if I cant finish made the logic that, if I can add up 1 push up almost everyday then I can make it. Then on the final APFT, I passed by hitting 55. At the end of basic. I was still 5'''5 but I weighed at, 140 pounds.

[@shahanshahpolonium]

As a 17 y/o that weighs 115 pounds, this is inspiring

[@AuntieKno]

Were you happy after ?

[@plasmahandoku1073]

@@AuntieKno Yea I was pretty happy. Even back then in HS this greatly increased my self esteem lol. Also meeting people in basic for 2 months from different states and working out is an experience I actually did enjoy but I wouldn't do it again lol. I did also notice I eat fast regardless now as a habit so that kinda sucks since 2014

[@mrfett7582]

​@shahanshahpolonium facts bro I'm in the same boat as well. Going into the coast guard this month and this story definitely gave me some confidence

[@shahanshahpolonium]

@@mrfett7582 Atb brother. Btw which country?

[@josephflores9268]

Stop doing push up when the Drill Sergeants not looking works all the time.

[@zebrahead8727]

Joseph Flores thanks!

[@zebrahead8727]

Lol

[@billygensmer8207]

Till the other one you didn't know was there catches you.

[@ghost0377]

Your cheating yourself

[@tommyarnold890]

Drill has eyes everywhere. Back of their heads, around the corner, in the ceiling, I'm convinced they have eyes in your head. That way they can see what you're thinking about doing before you do it.

[@ivanking527]

I had a guy in my flight at BMT who could only do 1 push-up. He was never smoked for only doing 1 he only got lit up when he gave up on himself. Drill sergeants/instructors/military instructors are people too and if they see you trying your best they won’t usually light you up 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@delvacarmelot]

Raphael King that’s why you’re here to improve if they fail you that’s just pure evil

[@zh7326]

Nah one dude got lit up because he could only do 6 push ups, they called him weak and screamed at him for a bit.

[@saudakar9004]

Ok that is impossible and they should have thrown him out. How thin was his arms?!?

[@ms-ped-0-beargundam619]

@@saudakar9004 lol, Agreed did he have some medical disability that left him with like benjamin button toddler arms or something.

[@shithead-pf8hn]

dude what.. did he even pass basic ?!

[@andrewmartsch]

Just remember, Chuck Norris can do all of the push ups.

[@kstone9821]

Nah we all know Chuck is Pushing the Earth down

[@superbucko8640]

I like the way one of the commenters here put it, "If they sound civil and logical, it's a trap"

[@joshtruman377]

Proud to say that after swearing in today, I'm officially a private

[@MattWard89]

congrats!

[@joshtruman377]

Matt Ward thanks man! I decided to delay entry a couple months, and since I'm in the Reserve, I get to go to my unit, and drill a couple times before basic training. Could you mention this in a video? I think it's a good strategy to enter the military world gradually

[@cameronmanicone]

See that's the difference in the Corps you don't rate a rank till you earn the title

[@simonwheeler9502]

@@joshtruman377 How does that work?

[@lokiokami2302]

Aren't you a poolee(sp?) until you get to basic? 🤔

[@bloominjooj7541]

Title: What happens when you can’t do push ups Video: then you can’t do push ups 10/10 would watch again

[@austinh7957]

Bloomin’ JooJ it’s been a year, you might not remember this comment but you had 999 likes and I was your 1000 😎

[@cinder7377]

@@austinh7957 Yeah I remember man good times those were the good old days

[@MrTyrant258]

In the Navy, you would get not-so-nice attention from the RDCs and then treated bad by your shipmates.

[@dicaru0078]

Long story short😂

[@dublethetruble4620]

@@austinh7957 it’s been a year since you told him it’s been a year

[@kaziiqbal7257]

This is a very long way to say “embrace the suck”

[@omegaxxxxx]

Went to Navy bootcamp in 2017, some guy couldn't even do one push up in the beginning. The RDCs (Navy Drill Instructors) understood and took this into account, so out of the kindness of their hearts, we all got to do push ups while our friend kept trying. Don't make friends this way, practice a little before you ship out, friends.

[@gusfring8405]

Did he get beat up lol

[@leporoso1986]

Every time you can't push, the terrorists win. Keep that in mind. Edit: why I didn't get notified of 5k likes and 75 replies?!

[@sheezy7249]

Yourcontentsux woahhhh there guy.. start pushin

[@victoruribe8790]

Luiz Amaro aren’t we the terrorists at this point? I mean why are we still at Afganistán

[@sheezy7249]

Victor Uribe you can’t just pick up and leave dude it’s not that simple

[@harrisonwilbanks2380]

Luiz Amaro lol

[@mybags_a_dragon]

fooos so do you dumb ass

[@donuts6847]

I recommend you don't join until you are able to do these exercises.

[@jimmys1128]

Griffin true

[@troll4599]

Griffin yeah, I found out the hard way lol

[@jimmys1128]

Troll how did that work out for you?

[@troll4599]

JimPlays Pc umm not good lol I wasn't physically strong enough to complete some of the tasks. So they said come back when I was ready.

[@jimmys1128]

Troll so u just was send back. Ehh go back stronger

[@veteransfortrump8916]

I remember when I went through basic in the Army in 1981, I didn't take it personally nor did anyone in my platoon. Just take it. It's part of training. The Drill Sergeant is just trying to bring out the best in you , that's his job. He's there to mentor you, train you and make you a Soldier, Mariane, Sailor, Airman.I have a lot of respect for my Drill Sergeant because it wasn't personal it was a training opportunity.Hell we would laugh about later in the barracks and try to see who could piss off the Drill Sergeant the next day the most. It was a game we played with and I think he knew it and respected the game by the unusual things he would come up with for us to do. I love'd basic training, what a great experience. God Bless You SSG. Smiley, You were a Great Leader.

[@Warpminds]

I'm a 14 year old male that is interested in joining the Army when I come of age. I am pretty nervous though. I really want to serve my country, but I don't want to get killed or severely injured. Do you have any tips or advice?

[@AggroPhene]

'game' that is what it felt like, once i was about 2 weeks in, i could see the side interactions of Drill Instructors. I could tell they had a category of personality quirks and formulas to deal with them. If u simply fell into a category, then punishment was light, if they had to dig, you would get burned in the process. We also had a Reversion Company- which was a postponing of ur training, the specialists there, were able to kick some folks into high gear, or crack the ones that just didn't have the gall for the job. And no one wanted to get "reverted", but only pride was shown to those placed there, reenforced by Drill Sargent's. Coast Guard Basic, 2000 BTW.

[@briansmith-dp4jy]

I came in to basic post 4 years of football in highschool. I can say that it really helps not just in a physical sense but a mental sense as well. I was already used to being extremely sore and barely able to move, but some of the others were in agony

[@gasmaskdav9155]

Can’t do it? Don’t worry they’ll find a way

[@JenniferMoly]

Gasmask Dav aww that’s awesome thanks

[@prudente666]

@@JenniferMoly lol

[@skylarjenkins5169]

wdym? who’ll find a way?

[@skyrimaddic87]

Skylar Jenkins the drill instructors will find a way to force you to exercise even if you think you can’t.

[@SonGoku100YearsLater]

@@skyrimaddic87 And if what every bone in your body can't keep putting in that work a second longer and you collapse what then ?

[@b212hp]

My one piece of advice is: Don't quit! When I went through basic they hit us with a PT test right at the beginning. During the sit ups I hit the wall at about a minute thirty into the two minutes. I got halfway up and that was as far as I was going to go. I held that halfway position until time ran out. Instead of getting nuked (as some of my buddies did) I got complemented by the Sr. Drill for my effort. Never give up, never give in.

[@Pekara121]

@Icecreamcat6 hahahaha you mfer😂 I was about to comment that aswell. CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER? 🎶🎵🎶

[@speakingof8106]

@Icecreamcat6 ITS REAL!

[@stuartsmith1139]

@Icecreamcat6 I love that I can find my people everywhere

[@justaspy5605]

4 years ago you probably were still on the doflamingo fight

[@landenhillman401]

@Icecreamcat6 can we get much higherr

[@DianaLopez-eq3fv]

Back in the summer of '82 when I went to Ft. Jackson, I wasn't in push up shape. My initial drill instructor wanted to send me home. I sat crying and telling him, another chance, I can do it. I was recycled after 4 weeks to another company. I became stronger in upper body. I graduated after 12 weeks of basic. Onto quarter master school at Ft. Lee VA, I aced the PT test to include 41 push ups in 2min. So proud of myself.

[@JacGods]

Reaching your limit, wether it's high or low, shows the same determination and effort, you're doing the best you can and that's what matters. Of course there are requirements, but if you keep going until you can't do anymore, until you're throwing up, you're doing good chief

[@Kopalchuck]

I am currently 6’4” and 320lbs I spoke with a recruiter three weeks ago. I already knew I needed to drop weight (obviously.) I have dropped almost 30lbs in the three weeks 100 more to go. When I met with the recruiter I was 350lbs. (National Guard)

[@MattWard89]

Good progress! Keep it up! It’ll be a grind but keep it up

[@Kopalchuck]

Matt Ward To be honest I’m not like a flabby guy, I can actually run and everything, jumping jacks, push-up’s I bench press 415 and dead lift about the same. I recently gained this weight when I left law enforcement.

[@shake4259]

Breaking Reality unrelated question...about how tall were you when you were 15?

[@Kopalchuck]

6'4" lol

[@bigbuffcheatopuff]

What are you doing to lose the weight, im currently in the exact same situation but instead im 285

[@matthewrowley9679]

If you keep saying "I can't", you wont pass basic training. Your mind will quit before your body will. Seriously, stop being negative and saying "I can't ". If you tell your DS that you cant do something, he will make you do more or make you quit. Basic training is all about being positive.

[@Homie101]

Matthew Rowley body achieves what the mind believes man. Right on

[@yournextdoorgamerwithgames2945]

Matthew Rowley ...odd form of positivity

[@matthewrowley9679]

Yournextdoorgamer withgames welcome to Army basic training. This is the mind set you have to be in

[@georgebrown1407]

Until you just can’t anymore like the point where you physically CANNOT do another push up. Not enough of that sweet ATP for your cells!

[@lordtimebomb6792]

Matthew Rowley nothing about that sounds positive, it sounds more like they're trying to make you a good obedient automaton.

[@paulmyers7272]

I just wanna dsay thank you for making these videos. I leave for basic training at Fort Benning tomorrow and I’ve watched a lot of your videos to help me get prepared on what to expect and what to take with me. They’ve help quite a bit.

[@annette220]

dude actually thank you so much for making this.

[@Dylankeddie]

I remember getting smoked just because it was Friday. So funny

[@crystalnavarro7171]

😂😂😭

[@bloodyhellron4055]

I wanna join the Marines, dude I think Imma die haha

[@trevthekidd]

@Jack The Ripper It's also not as bad as kidnapping Jacob Frye

[@trevthekidd]

@Jack The Ripper Now you're thinking like jack! "This is where the fun begins" -Anakin Skywalker.

[@trevthekidd]

@Jack The Ripper general Kenobi, you are a bold one.

[@Damious100]

Ive never been here before. I don't know how I ended up here... but it's almost 3 AM... Oh well time to find out how to make a drill segeant impressed I guess.

[@MattWard89]

hahaha

[@fakenamethree6468]

Haha, Wow, thats literally how i got to these videos.

[@providedyeti1518]

Logic 1:35 for me I want to sleep but can’t, pls help

[@browncracker1709]

There is no impressing them. There’s only pissing off to a lesser degree

[@raymondbernhardt7617]

Short answer, you do more push-ups until you can, then you do some more.

[@metaljunkie8393]

I had a problem doing pushups during BMT at Lackland during my 1st WOT. They didn’t really smoke me, my MTI just grabbed someone and gave me a paper to improve myself and my wingman actually helped me go from 7 pushups to 30 push-ups within 3 weeks! It actually helps if you prepare before you did or have someone like a battle buddy or wingman or whoever your training with, because teamwork is everything in training and in the service you serve in.

[@Lolimaster]

Best thing is to fake that you're struggling instead of trying to be the god of calisthenics.

[@arthas640]

just carry some stress cards, throw one at the drill instructor when you get tired.

[@slime6all484]

🐇

[@user-cc1do3ge5c]

@@arthas640 you gonna get someone smoked😭

[@arthas640]

*throws stress card at*@@user-cc1do3ge5c you're really stressing me out bro

[@TheSuperCoolMan122]

luckily I won't have to fake

[@atylerpearce]

What kind of wood do they use when they smoke you? I have an allergic reaction to Cedar...

[@kevinstutzman515]

Tyler Pearce pine because it covers you in like a tar

[@jburroughs2922]

MochaDiva heh

[@p1h1i1l1i1p123]

Dumb ass joke

[@JurassicGamer2]

looks like we have a joker here ..... are you a joker private!

[@madbear3512]

You think you funny don't you

[@michaelwoods4495]

I can tell you what happened to me at OCS during Viet Nam. I used any extra time to work on it with extra exercise. In the end, I did them. Later, during my captain years I finished with near-perfect scores. Remember that DIs are there to help you make it, not to hurt you, and see that you keep working. But it may be different now; I suppose things can change in fifty years...

[@Notic.]

I went to Marine Corps boot camp with little to no preparation what so ever. I can tell you now with confidence even the guys who were athletic stars in High School struggled, whether you prepare or not you WILL make it through. The Drill Instructors are not there to make you fail, in fact they are there to ensure your ultimate success BY breaking you down to a point that makes you question your own strength and capabilities and then mold you into a stronger more confident version of yourself. Don't expect to get through boot camp like it's P.E. its much more than that. Boot Camp is 100% a mental training course that helps you realize that even when you feel as though you cannot continue, you can. Boot Camp is such an amazing experience and really take in every moment as it comes. The first month its notoriously the worst month because your body and mind are adjusting to harsh conditions, but once you break through that first month it is seriously a great...ish time. I went in as a frail weak minded person, now I may not be as physically strong as some, but my mental and drive is significantly more clear than it was and I personally believe that is best lesson you get from boot camp. Keeping your head straight and focused in any and all conditions or situations.

[@zactoid7]

When I went through Basic, we had a guy who was a professional fitness instructor for two years before joining. This guy was built like a damn tank, he was bigger than most of our DS's, and even he reached a point where he just couldn''t go anymore. Everyone is going to hit that point in Basic, and the DS's know that, they WANT you to hit that point. What they're looking for is how you respond to that. They want to see whether you just give up, or whether you try to keep going. They want to see if you'll quit or not, even when your body can't keep going. Your body can be changed and molded to what they want, but your mind can't, at least for the most part.

[@twixonstix2921]

4 years later and wow this makes a lot of sense. thanks for making this comment

[@tendokurama9243]

I needed this, thank you!

[@curtisevans8413]

So I can turn up being 5'8" and 100lbs but as long as I show them I'm willing to work with them and push as hard as I can they'll keep me?

[@NSAhitLIST]

@@curtisevans8413 you won't make it past the recruiter, you're too skinny for the military.

[@remiss9118]

@@curtisevans8413 Yea bro you are not passing im 5,9 and weigh almost 200lbs

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

I joined being able to do maybe 10 pushups i now do about 50

[@MattWard89]

That's awesome!

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

Matt Ward very informative videos, sir

[@gardiendesportes]

Cheese face How much time did it take you to jump to 10 at 50 pushups ? (sorry for my bad english)

[@joshnaround_9463]

How long did it take you to come up with that? I'm seriously curious, unless you're like 16 which you very well may be.

[@elilugo2476]

Thanks bro inspiring

[@sethharris813]

Hey Mr. Ward. I'm not a military man. Long line of Navy though. I appreciate you making the soldier lifestyle accessible and relate able. You get a like and subscribe from this guy.

[@scorpiostwo]

Good advice. This also applies to Basic Military Qualification training in the Canadian Armed Forces. Go in as a civilian, they break you down and build you up as a soldier. They only want you to push yourself and do your best and not quit.

[@Axeltonn]

You get laughed at for failing at some of the easiest physical training ever.

[@HowlingSaguaro97]

ZedsDeadBabe easiest? Bruh what the...

[@pixel6173]

I have trouble lifting myself out of bed every morning let alone do multiple push-ups

[@emmanuel5615]

I think sit ups are easier

[@trench_raider8247]

Muggly X I need my feet to be held down to do them

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

The Fallout same

[@TheSystemSucks1]

Leaving next tuesday to fort benning. Thanks for all the videos matt you really helped me out

[@MattWard89]

You’re welcome, good luck!

[@brandonhill4046]

Graduate tomorrow. Lol

[@LemonWalrus546]

Good luck my man.

[@shalamchairez5858]

Good luck!

[@chrismefford3683]

I'm heading to to ft. leanorwood on thay Wednesday! good luck to ya. hooah

[@Banjolama]

Thank you for sharing so much info brother, your videos really prepared me for basic at Fort Jackson.

[@BLANK2729]

This Video Really Calmed My Nerves. Thank You Matt. I Really Appreciate Your Videos. I Feel Alot More Ready For Basic.

[@VastumTempus]

Smoking is considered "hazing" so they had to "rename" it

[@rachael3533]

Its always been called corrective training in the regs.

[@cozyapustaja8249]

Ian Brown pretty soon they’re going to consider PT hazing in general, bunch of pansy ass bureaucrats imo

[@yourmom6366]

No its not hazing is when they single u out treat u bias etc nd go extreme

[@jki808]

Ian Brown smoking and hazing are different things. Smoking is just punishment for fucking up. Hazing is like an entry ritual to join something

[@yourmom6366]

@@jki808 correct except hazing is the imposition of strenuous, often humiliating, tasks as part of a program of rigorous physical training and initiation. Ppl die or are turned away and other stuff u dont necessarily need to succeed at something to be hazed it also we can discuss the military definition of prejudicial bias as well if you would like or a persons ability to make arbitrary and capricious decisions as well also hazing can be used in those innitiations to mess with someone more then another on simple principle of a lack of acceptance of someone they do not like

[@sirarnie9837]

I was a certified couch potato before joining the Army. And I struggled to do the required 13(or so) pushups during reception that you needed to start Basic. I failed that pushup test by one pushup, and when that happens they send you to the Physical Training Company (PTC). There you are given two weeks to pass the initial PT test or they will boot you out of the Army. Luckily, I trained everyday there and I passed the PT test and was able to start Basic. And by the end of Basic I was able to max my pushups on the APFT, well over 60. I highly suggest that you all research whatever the reception PT test is now, and at least be able to do twice what is required. This will put you in a great position to deal with the PT. I essentially added two extra weeks to Basic for not being in shape. Also, PTC is the most depressing place because so many people who really wanted to be Soliders are also there being chaptered out.

[@jesuissoldatamericain8771]

Mr. Arnold Yeah, the best technique is to stay motivated and positive whatever is happening to you. At that place (PTC), you motivated for physical training(because you trained everyday in stead of being lazy ). That's why you could gain success. You story is the best example to be followed by many people who want to join the military.

[@magilla2282]

When I was in basic training there was this guy who would always fall out of runs, pass out, etc... They still passed him they come graduation.

[@annapierce1662]

I’m leaving for basic training on Monday in Missouri! I’m sooo nervous and excited at the same time. I suck at push ups but I’m going to push through and do the best I can to get through basic :)

[@Master_Mayhem_Official]

How’d it go?

[@agamingplayer2469]

@@Master_Mayhem_Official you joining?

[@chasemoore1421]

Those who say they can't and those who say they can, are both usually right. If you say you can then you will. Hooha!

[@orinp2701]

chase moore "Hooha"

[@geroneatherly9607]

yall are all really stupid lol

[@miguellopes2452]

chase moore atleast credit the person you are quoting

[@sgtwolf7391]

Geron Eatherly Says the guy who sed yall and you are right after each other even though they mean the same thing.

[@geroneatherly9607]

sed

[@247sapphire]

Mad respect to anyone who is in the army, don't give a shit what people say. I could never do it in a million years, I would end up going absolutely mad the first day of basic training.

[@elementalvortex427]

Agreed

[@dennisplatte7506]

No you wouldn't. but believe what you must. They even take women these days---and even close to 90% of them make it. This isn't your dad's Army.

[@grapeboi9256]

I Know I did. I thought I could handle the navy. Which is actually slightly easier than the army. Even then I couldn't brave more than 3 weeks of that hell. I commend anyone who's able to push through basic.

[@mariekatherine5238]

Highly recommended; train BEFORE you enter! Yes, ladies, too! Why would anyone go to basic unprepared? It’s not like there’s a draft….yet! The way things are looking in the world, everyone who could potentially be drafted should get in shape. Hey, get in shape even if you’re Grandma Moses.

[@dr.bright5670]

Dude you're channel is really helpful, appreciate these videos

[@crazychimp1324]

I've been clean for 2 months and been training in the gym for nearly 2 months and I have seen a significant change and am looking forward to going into the army later this year

[@colemccall9237]

Did you end up joining? If so how’s the journey going

[@warnertesla8297]

@@colemccall9237 zogbot probably ended up dying

[@tokyo7447]

Hows it going?

[@AnimalAce]

So what your saying is....be a good faker....just make sure you do better than most of the other people.

[@yourmom6366]

U cant fake anything there

[@stevesteve7354]

Best lie is the truth man be able to do what they tell you then pretend you can’t do when they make you then you can boom

[@maisakurajimasenpai8870]

Thank you for sharing this you deserve full respect

[@catethegreat6721]

Sir, thank you for your service for our country I am so thankful for you and the whole United States 🇺🇸 military

[@meganmarino3076]

Your videos are super helpful! I’ve been training with my stepdad (Army Ranger most his life) and it’s absolutely miserable but so rewarding! He’s been telling me basic will suck and I’ll never like it but six months is temporary hell that will lead you into becoming the best soldier possible and to be grateful. Hopefully I remember that when I’m suffering with my push ups 😂 Thanks again for your videos (and of course your service to our country) 🇺🇸

[@june5022]

hey how are you did you already complete your service i have this same mentality and i’d super super appreciate if you could give me an idea of how you feel now? i’m passionate about going but i want to know if i’m dumb or if there’s a reason i would like to go so bad.

[@thiagogregory1]

its not 6 months

[@michaelroberts5522]

If you can't do the exercise you'll hear this: "Oh some privates don't wanna do the exercise huh? Can't do the exercise. Very good. In cadence!"

[@mackinzielizabeth872]

not planning on going to military but i find your videos very interesting and informative

[@charlesanthony4693]

Back in the Seventies when I was in the Old Starch Fatigues Army, if you failed the initial Fitness Test at Reception Station you were sent to STC where they exercised the crap out of you so you pass the simple PT Test to go to BCT. If you failed the PT Test at BCT you wwre Retested.. if you failed again you got RECYCLED to Start BCT all Over Again. The PT they gave us was enough to get you into shape. I lost 25 pounds when I finished BCT and AIT. I was INFANTRY so we Marched everywhere or we Double Timed there. They dropped us so much for push ups so there was no way you would fail the PT Test. Back then we had The Five Event PT Test A: The Run-Dodge-and Jump B: The Inverted Crawl C: Horizontal Ladder D: Push-ups F: Two Mile Run in Combat Boots The PT Uniform was White T-Shirt, Fatigue Pants, Combat Boots. You took off your Baseball Cap and Fatigue Shirt, grounded it, and did PT. After PT. You were all sweaty. You put back on your Fatigue Shirt and Baseball Cap and went to Morning Chow. That was The Old Army. No Tuchy Feely, it was in your face, constant cursing at you, with constant stress put upon you. Back in those days if you Screwed up, they put you on KP DUTY. I forgot, ww had Two Guys who failed in Reception Station. They got sent to STC and were in the Training Cycle behind us. In BCT and AIT no one failed the PT Test. We did have Guys who failed Phase I or Phase II who got Recycled to the Training Class behind us. I remember the DI's would always warned us if we failed it was Left, Right Alpha Company. We were Charlie Company, Alpha Company was the Training Cycle behind us and if recycled that where you would go. We ran PT in the Old Black Leather Recruit Boots.

[@user-hi8vi4sl9w]

I remember how my friend Brandon and I, along with everyone else, were all doing pushups, when Brandon suddenly stopped. The Drill Sergeant suddenly stopped counting, and looked at him. After a huge smoking, I was asked to do 20 more pushups, since I A: was right beside them and B: was just the slightest less built than Brandon, but I wasn’t nearly as winded, all to show Brandon that if I can, then he certainly can. It was a strange time.

[@bocajhenry328]

Did Brandon want to be on tanks

[@Artorias-wm4ri]

I like how the US military calls it "Smoking" it does sound so bad, whereas in the British military we call it "Beasting"

[@paulborst4724]

I went through both enlisted and officer training and it was easy, because I prepared beforehand. I was given a packet that laid out the expectations. I memorized the entire thing, best decision I ever made. While others were struggling to catch up, I coasted through with zero anxiety. Sadly the real day to day life in the military is nothing like training and most people revert back to their bad habits. I've always found it to be ironic that I left the military due to its lack of discipline and inability to meet my standards. Plus I hated hearing old stories from the decade before me, only to reach those same "hot spots" and find them to be dead. It was around this time that the military was beginning to change into what it is today, thus I missed out on its heyday. Today the military is nothing more than just another office job, you might as well stay stateside.

[@garybonz]

4 count push-ups are AWESOME ! Especially when the DS. goes in for a cup of coffee in the middle of number 20 . . .

[@akeembausley7885]

We won't stop till you get off your knees # Front leaning rest position Move!!!

[@MattWard89]

Yepp

[@ChubbyNipsSyndrome]

"oh are you privates tired? OK, NO PROBLEM, I CAN FIX THAT." Basically if the DS is actually pissed the fuck off they would smoke us to failure, switch to a different muscle group smoke us to muscle failure aaaaaaaaaand switch right back. Rinse, Repeat. (Sand Hill 2017)

[@acecarsgarage]

The Chub Did your drill sergeants introduce you to the Y squat? Our record is 125 reps straight in the bleachers of the TDC (team development course). The only reason we stopped was because the bleachers broke and 10 privates fell from the top level. Our first sergeant was ruthless lmao.

[@shado2us]

Ft Knox (99)

[@williammason475]

Front leaning position, Move!! Down,Up! 1! Down, Up! 2! Halfway down. I SAY HALF WAY DOWN!!!

[@shado2us]

Yez zir, all day!

[@pain_i_bring1371]

Hey Matt, would you please be able to make a video on the exercises that you had to do in basic training just so we can get a sense and feel of what we need to and should be able to do?

[@lonely_ghost9857]

THANK THE LOOOORRRDDD! Man once i saw this i was desparate to know. I thought that they would just think that u cant do the basic training so they send u back home or somethin'

[@robertsise7898]

Hey Matt. These are great videos. Thanks for them. Thanks for your service.

[@austina4189]

I'm not even remotely interested in being in the military, but these videos are really entertaining

[@9Tailsfan]

My 4th grade gym teacher was a retired was an Army Drill Sargent. This video takes me back! I remember Sargent Bell use to punish the whole class if some idiot caused trouble. He would have all of us do these exercises until we dropped! At the end of the day we'd be hunting for the idiot that got the rest of us in trouble. I hated it back then but now I gotta admit we were all in good shape and learned discipline.

[@brandonisweird7000]

Shipping out to Basic Training December 19th. I hope I can make it through so my family can experience the world with me.

[@crystalnavarro7171]

Damn I'm shipping this month 😭

[@jessedavila5993]

How did it go?

[@JBOZA99]

Graduated Leonard Wood DEC 14th bct, you will be fine, the ds should get you where you need to be physically, just have a positive mind set and push through mentally and physically and you’ll be fine!

[@JBOZA99]

Duston Call October 3rd I believe

[@YungJon714]

I leave for Lost in the Woods in June

[@JBOZA99]

Jonathan Ayala you got this brother 👍

[@blu_pitbull2751]

Any advice you can offer for those leaving to Leonard Wood?

[@ucherek32]

If you see this how is Leonard Wood? I leave in 4 days to go to Basic

[@silverchiefgaming3211]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. thanks!

[@amanchildofallah]

Thank you Matt for these videos they help

[@jonathanandjacobsadventure785]

When I was in Navy boot camp and getting smoked back in 1997, when I reached that point where I literally could not do any more pushups or sit ups or whatever else they were making us do, I kept trying. Even if I couldn’t do it, I tried.

[@klay567]

Hey Matt I just wanna say thanks you’ve helped me a lot to really prepare myself over these past few months I ship out to Leonard Wood Tuesday 🇺🇸💪🏼 you’re very much appreciated

[@SAINTMICHAEL318]

Keyton Ferguson opsec no places days or times

[@theilluminati4406]

Keyton Ferguson goodluck in the war i started

[@JavierHernandez-fq4hu]

The Illuminati lmao brilliant

[@wassermanization]

Fort Lost in the Woods...

[@jacobbubb134]

Dude your killing it because of u I have hit the best shape I think I have been in thanks for the tips dude i mean I am only in 9th grade but this has helped me a lot

[@charged1thegamer589]

Jacob Bubb u have a good head start. Please look into an ROTC program at your school, this will allow you to go into the army with a higher enlistment rank. Good luck !

[@onyx4413]

No Just no naw bruh he should go to a four year college degree then commission as officer in the military

[@charged1thegamer589]

Dat not everyone wants to go to college. I was giving he a tip he can use right now.

[@onyx4413]

No Just no I was just saying if he wants to be a higher ranking soldier he should commission as an officer and start off as a 2nd lieutenant after 4 years of college(although it's possible to be commissioned while enlisted but you would need to get nominated for that)

[@chaotichaven7162]

Jacob Bubb how much can you lift?

[@JenniferMoly]

Thank you I love your videos you help me a lot I was kinda scared cause I’m joining the army this year

[@joynelbonetdelgado4952]

So the limit is as much as your body can withstand, meaning that you'll get tired and hurt anyway. No matter how much you can do in Basic training, there is always a way to do more. The catch is, that they encourage you to push yourself to be the best you can be. Makes lot of sense.

[@ahzekahriman5840]

Do pullups. If you're joining the Army, shoot for the USMC entry requirements. Pull ups build more upper body strength and will enable you to do more pushups. Pushups are nothing, pullups are everything. Don't cheat yourself. Edit: I didn't get smoked, but I got killed and died regularly.

[@mwbgaming28]

If push ups are useless for training, why do they make you do them instead of pull ups, which are much more useful for improving upper body strength

[@taylorgracexx]

MWB Gaming they want to see who will give up. I think with push ups it’s not only a physical battle (for some) but it’s a mental battle of switching your mindset to the “yes I can” attitude

[@mwbgaming28]

@@taylorgracexx ok but wouldn't it be more useful to use an exercise that will actually be beneficial to combat in order to try and break someone, rather than using an exercise that doesn't really build up muscle)

[@taylorgracexx]

MWB Gaming Absolutely, I agree they’d be more beneficial. That’s just my guess, but it could also be the fact that they are easier and it allows for more people to pass. I think it’s really just to teach you to get over your mental well though /:

[@taylorgracexx]

MWB Gaming mental wall**

[@justinhart2544]

We get smoked in the British army but we call it beasted, no matter what you do in basic you will get smocked

[@budani1473]

@Orlandope Dealer I'm sure you boys love to beat each other off in the navy

[@budani1473]

@Orlandope Dealer I'm sorry to hear that about your mother, that's actually messed up

[@queueuof]

i was dead set on joining the army after highschool all the way back in 7th grade, i’m currently in freshmen year and have been working out and excercising nonstop everyday to prepare

[@sergmcmuffin]

Based off personal experience, if you can do a correct pushup or enough pushups then they will give you a step by step breakdown on the four count pushup by the numbers. Very helpful

[@Sasha-qo2eb]

In my JRTOC school my master sergeant says "come on highspeed!" "Ooo don't make me smoke you" "Over here walking as if you got time" 😂😂

[@clownworldhereticmyron1018]

the guy with the lisp?

[@picatan]

Can’t wait to go back to the recruiter on Monday 😭😭😭 scored an 80 on the asvab (don’t know the other scores yet) and I’m excited to see what jobs I qualified for. Going for 15b aircraft powerplant repairer. Your videos are a big help

[@tomservo5347]

Trust me, you'll have that one borderline psychotic drill sergeant with the thousand yard stare-you'll be doing more pushups than you thought possible. It helps that you do PT with everyone else in cadence which helps lots with motivation. The first PT test we had was really an evaluation to split us up into running groups. All I could do was 18 pushups on the first one. After weeks of no sugar, smoke sessions, PT, road marches, et cetera I shot up to 83 pushups. You'll actually reach a point where smoke sessions don't hurt anymore.

[@1badjane493]

Boot was THE BEST experiance for me.....showed who I really am 👍🏻😁. Love my Country as crazy as it is 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@dpatrick813]

I loved basic, one of the best times in my young adult life.

[@braydenrhodes1460]

I'm not from,the U.S. But I still take your advice thank you

[@arthas640]

military training is pretty similar across the world. When my dad was in Vietnam he said the only difference serving under South Vietnamese officers vs American ones is what language they swear at you in.

[@che595]

Affirmative action is the most detrimental thing that's destroying every field it's enabled and this is a great thing. Here's why!

[@ahahahehehe6114]

Just enlisted as a 91b. Leaving May 31st to relaxin Jackson