How To Physically Prepare For Basic Training

[@jirehtai]

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail!” 💪🏽

[@MattWard89]

Right on point!

[@elvistavarez4498]

Matt Ward thank you man I been watching the videos, I have a whole lot of time. You been inspiring me with all of you're videos.

[@yourewelcome3800]

Love It

[@jeremiahmcmillian3993]

Matt Ward thank you for your videos! I am in ROTC. Any tips on running faster??

[@havingagoodtime2859]

My mind just cracked itself in two at that sentence- I should probably get sleep-

[@jasonc5931]

What I got from the video: Push up training: Diamond push ups 30 second rest Close grip push ups 30 second rest. Wide grip 1 minute rest 3 sets Up and down ALL THE WAY 30 second planks EVERY DAY Sit-up training: Stretch for the love of God Do max situps 1 minute rest 3 sets Do crunches, build the abs Extra free time throughout your day? Work on that front leaning rest position. Also just do push ups or sit-ups randomly when bored. Helps build stamina and improve for PT Running: you might hear it a lot but it is true. Running is a mental game. Once you break through that limit you can keep on running. Once you stop running the pain goes away. Just a mental game

[@jasonc5931]

@Agent Agent anywhere from 10 to 30. Or till failure

[@devenholder1383]

Jason C I did cross country in 7th and 8th grade. What our coach told us was that we’re going to hit a point in our run where we just wanna walk (called is the brick wall). He told us to break through that and after that you can run till you die

[@byeyangeecrack867]

The only bad thing here is running xd

[@marcusfair5850]

@@devenholder1383 I feel this, there is a point where I'm dead tired but if I run through that I get energy

[@mrgotmilk7238]

How many push-ups of each type before the 30 second rest???

[@jalenmckinney5430]

your the only military you tuber who really goes in depth thanks man I'm watching all of your videos I leave in two weeks

[@pamyang11]

update me how it went @pamyang11 my snap

[@bubbaXzone]

i wanna know too!

[@sambevans6459]

Jalen Mckinney how did it go

[@sam-eg4nn]

You back yet? How was it?

[@williamclement416]

Jalen Mckinney damn he must of died

[@viggler]

I made it to the end. I went into basic right after high school. I was 6'3" and 146lbs and not in shape unless you consider twig a shape. I was able to do the minimum 10 push-ups on the first day of reception and that was all I prepared for. My second biggest mistake of basic, other than not having been prepared physically, was shoes... Yes, shoes. On one of the first days at reception we were all given about a $200 advance for "incidentals" and this was more money than I'd ever had in my life up to that point and I wanted to keep as much as I could. The first thing they did after they gave us that money was march us to the barber to shave our heads, which cost us 3 or 4 bucks. Then we marched over to this little counter space where they had about 6 pairs of shoes on display ranging from $20-$120. If I remember, you just yelled out your size and the shoe you wanted and they'd hand them to you and you'd fork over the cash. So of course I picked the cheapest running shoes. My first PT test in basic was abysmal, I did 30 push-ups, 12 sit-ups and 18 minutes on the 2-mile run. But it was my feet, or more specifically the area above my ankles to just below both knees, that were in constant pain every day. After eight weeks of basic I was 186lbs and able to eke out of there with 40 push-ups, 44 sit-ups and 16:15 minutes on the run. I think the standard back then to graduate was 32/42 and 16:54. When I got to AIT the standard rose to 42/52 and 15:54 and of course I bombed the first PT test there. My run time had dropped to 17:15 and my new drill sergeant was like "WTF private?!" And I told him how when I ran it felt like I was running on wooden pirate legs: two stubby knobs jammed into my knees. He took me to the PX and suggested I buy a better pair of shoes. And his advice worked, the pain was gone in a few days and my overall PT score started improving over the next couple of weeks. Over the rest of my six year Army career I was a 260 guy, but I only ever did PT in formation, no amount of convincing from my friends could get me to the gym. Anyway when I was 22 I was in PLDC to make E-5, one of the many classes we had to sit through was how to pick the right shoe for your type of foot and it was very eye-opening to me. Advice I very much could have used on my first day of basic. So to anybody who plans on leaving for basic in the next few weeks I suggest you take five minutes to find a youtube video discussing the different foot arches and figure out what kind you have and what to look for in the type of running shoe you buy, chances are no one is going to explain it to you when you get there.

[@kale3672]

Thanks for the advice it's going to help a a lot for me because I'm considering to join the army in 2 to 3 years from now and I'm just trying to collect all the information I can to use it when I enlist for the military. I would really appreciate it if you could give more tips and advice and for you to tell me more about your experience in the military.

[@rosevander1315]

Thank you for the edvice

[@williamhowardtaft2481]

yo im 6'3 and 150lbs. any advice for a skinny recruit besides making sure you have a good shoe? I ship June 1st to Fort Benning

[@viggler]

@@williamhowardtaft2481 do pushups and start running, that's about all I've got

[@johnstutznegger4817]

I'm 6ft and 150lbs thanks for the skinny man advice

[@MissMadalinaTesu]

I know this video is almost a year old.. but I made it to the end! These videos are actually very informative.

[@MattWard89]

And you are amazing 😎

[@MissMadalinaTesu]

Matt Ward Hahah niceee.. I'm in the UK and only just came across your videos! I know some things are not relevant but I've been binge watching your vids! Where abouts in America are you from?

[@a846810]

Lmaoooo, jumping right to the "get to know each other" part

[@ellie.bean123]

@@a846810 notice how he hasn’t responded

[@dbcooper692]

Congratulations and thank you for your service!!!!!

[@hedonisticmisanthrope]

I appreciate this video immensely. While I have too many tattoos to join up and I am now 33, I will be unable to join - however, I decided to quit drinking and smoking and to start training as if I was in the military as a new way of making myself the best I can be. I appreciate the positive outlook and good information in this video, thank you for your service and thank you for the video.

[@ThePatriot2]

AR Kennedy have those tattoos removed

[@ybfam8019]

Face, neck and hand tattoos?

[@raymondnunez6321]

33 isn’t to old to join any branch minimum age requirements have been raised to 35-39 for most branches

[@skar516]

Dude I’m 33 and I’m going in January.

[@jacob11b]

Excuses! You still qualify .

[@LetoPartizan]

4:23 When you go full "hooah" You NEVER go full hooah

[@chevitofavela2019]

I watched the whole video. My son is in BCT. He failed the last PT test. Now has to go to PT CAMP. Wished I would have seen this video before he left. I would have made it a point to exercise with him. But I think, now, I will try myself to follow this regimen just to get a little in shape. Thanks!

[@Howzer1776]

Chevito Favela that’s cool

[@zitin4845]

i can just tell you a great dad

[@zakkhussey8019]

I'm honesty just worried about the cardio. I feel like anything else I'll excel at but I'm just not good at running

[@jordans1917]

Zakk Hussey our body's are made for long distance, I promise on my life when I say this, the more you run the better you will get, there's seriously marathon runner that's can do marathon after marathon with the proper nutrition

[@spencerlb]

I'm the exact opposite, I can run long distances, but my upper body strength is sub-par.

[@romanthegreat6900]

Zakk Hussey start off running a mile at a 11 minute pace for a week. Then run 1.5 miles at a 10 minute pace for a week. Then run 2 miles at a 8 minute pace for a week. Then do sprint cycles. 20 seconds of hardcore sprints 10 seconds of rest 3 times a set do 8 sets. That’s how I made a lot of progress in a month.

[@romanthegreat6900]

Same concept as pull-ups the best way to get good at them is to basically do your absolute best to do them. Start with small goals you can get there! You got this zakk!

[@guillermosilva5905]

It’s all mental

[@mondo2014]

Matt Ward here I am 28 minutes and 35 seconds later, I have 4 months until my basic training, I was at 250 lbs last year and now I am at 163 lbs, I still plan on going down and after this video and getting great tips from you I am looking forward to pushing myself to get rid of that last "stubborn fat".

[@caitmichdef4]

I watched the whole thing, you didn't ramble at all! Your videos are the best so far for in depth informative content and it has helped me a lot so thank you

[@MattWard89]

Thanks!!!

[@schneiderpolzin-ql5wd]

Just finished the video. Watched until the end. I am 17 and junior in high school. I leave for ANG Basic next summer before my senior year of high school. So excited, so thankful for this video! Thanks Matt! I will start getting in shape.

[@Jaebi-h2m]

Omg same

[@rhiannonquesinberry]

Even though this is 3 years old. I'm going into the military spring of 2021, I had a bad foot injury back in February and I'm trying to get a kickstart on all this. So your video was so extremely helpful. Thank you soo much for this!!!

[@cheyenne8735]

@Invisible Man it’s not spring yet 💀

[@IDangerTigerI]

Stuck around for the whole video! Haha PT is my biggest concern. I’ve been lazy for too long, and this helps me know exactly what I need to do. Thanks Matt!

[@hazezilezikill3908]

The 20 dislikes are probably people on the sofa eating chips right now.😂

[@vince-0923]

I didn't dislike, but I'm on my beanbag chair. Not eating, but sitting. 😅

[@ericfarrar9185]

Lmao 😂

[@byeyangeecrack867]

I was doing push ups while eating fries ;-;

[@clearestcoder3286]

Ya probably

[@BigZamm_]

The 20 dislikes are probably people on the sofa eating chips right now.😂

[@melissa2282]

i accidentally stumbled upon one of your videos a while ago, and now i've officially decided i'm going into the USMC. i would never have even considered it if i hadn't seen your videos and how passionate and dedicated you are and especially how knowledgable you are about the military. thank you for inspiring me to do whats best for me.

[@luelytrit3973]

I'm 15 and I'm trying to prepare myself very early and make sure that I am fit and in shape enough for basic training. This perfectly explained on what to do and I thank you for that

[@AW-lg7hq]

Ethan Krettlen me too!!

[@jordanking5273]

Make sure you’re studying for your ASVAB as well. Trust me, you’re going to want very high scores (especially your GT score) on your ASVAB. Most jobs require 80+ overall

[@JustWesley.]

yeah Bro did you make it. 💯

[@legodude19999]

I have recently gone from 250lbs to 170lbs all from dieting, it has given me a new outlook on life. I am woefully out of shape from never really working out and always being obese but it all changes now. I decided to join the Canadian Armed Forces and I have been using this advice to prepare and I feel better than I ever have! Thank you for the advice I will update when I get through basic!

[@cheyenne8735]

Can you smoke weed on duty

[@Ginamy72]

@@cheyenne8735no

[@emilioguerra2644]

Your the best homie, An actual up to date informer about what basic will be like. Stuck till the end too

[@MattWard89]

Awesome! Thanks! Glad I could help

[@joose88k]

I'm glad I saw this. because my mindset was that basic training was gonna get me in shape.

[@avesaryanna2865]

Same here

[@marc6602]

I’m 16 5’11 220 pound I’m going to try to do these exercises for the next year in order to be prepared for basic training.

[@branlyserrata8073]

Same for me but I'm 5'10 so I have to work extra hard

[@papiklay7154]

How is it working for you now?

[@vvsJ8y]

@@JustCl4ss how is it for a short / skinny athletic guy?

[@AlvaradoPD]

I stuck around till the end. Preparing to go to the reserve. 26 years young. God bless everyone 🙏🏽

[@jansa940]

100 pushups in 2 minutes is outstanding. I practiced for a few months before I went to basic and worked up to around 50 pushups in two minutes so I figured I would be fine, given you don't take the PT test until the end of basic. That was a big mistake on my part. Although I was going to all the way down and keeping my back straight, I was NOT looking forward. So when I was being tested, the DS just kept counting the same number over and over, he didn't even tell me what i was doing wrong. I barely made the minimum because I was just tired and stressed out after 2 months of basic and kind of apathetic at that point. I had actually lost motivation for a number of reasons at that point. If I had the opportunity to do it again, it would be a good idea to try and practice to do at least 20 more push ups more, than the minimum, including practicing in the evenings during basic training. Have someone else in your unit observe you to ensure you are keeping your back straight and ensure you look forward.

[@jaxsegal5715]

Thanks man!! I really appreciate the knowledge. I'm out of shape right now and really want to join the CAF. Watching your video has given me the inspiration to get into the gym.

[@fornikator]

I always stick through all your videos. You provide such great detail and examples. Thank you for your service and all the helpful tips you provide us.

[@MattWard89]

Thanks!

[@MyLonewolf25]

All these people saying their 2 mile times and here’s my couch potato ass dieing doing a 16 minute mile No excuses though Putting that work in to fix it

[@jessie7631]

Me to bro😂😭😭😭😭

[@bomb.lyrics5962]

@@jessie7631 how's it going?

[@jessie7631]

@@bomb.lyrics5962 for the working out? Not very well😗I actually need to start but I know I cant push myself as hard as I can. But I definitely will start this week since I wont have school.

[@bomb.lyrics5962]

@@jessie7631 dude I'm dealing with the same stuff like I can't 💀

[@jessie7631]

@@bomb.lyrics5962 like fr tho!!!😂 I think its just cuz I hate working out by myself yk like if someone is pushing me I can do it but if I'm alone I cant it's weird

[@matthewisherwood7517]

Stuck it out to the end!! Your workouts and circuits are quite helpful. Already doubled my pushup & situps in a month and am looking forward to basic now as I'm far better prepared!! Thanks Matt!!

[@nwnotorious5168]

How was basic?

[@jonathanr9619]

Getting ready for the Air Force. This was very helpful, I need to improve my pushups and pull ups. Cheers!

[@lanejones6597]

I’m preparing for basic and I felt like everything you said was very helpful thanks for the tips !and I stuck around for the whole video

[@louis6930]

Best video I’ve seen for basic training prep thus far. Cheers.

[@louis6930]

And stuck around.

[@harrisonkneidl5649]

Just signed as a 68w last Friday and I ship January 2nd. Your content is helping me train and feel more confident about whats to come. Thanks a lot, it's really appreciated!

[@MattWard89]

+Harrison Kneidl That’s great! I’m glad I can help!

[@titojesusmane9540]

Combat Medic gang! How's it been so far?

[@lmdyt3812]

I did 2 miles in 23😂 I need to move it

[@geno166]

do you get tired and walk

[@Poupeevibestv]

Same😩😩

[@giovannifigueroa9833]

LMD YT dang I do 3 miles in 20 minutes

[@irabennett9229]

@@giovannifigueroa9833 Bruh, I run a 5k in 17:30

[@coryowen3294]

I ran a 5k in 21 min 38 sec...would that work?😂

[@wildchild5955]

"You run for a mile." I can for 1/2 mile broken up over a mile. Good thing I have a year before I plan to sign up

[@glockamolesauce394]

Well how did it go?

[@yopurptu7600]

Bump

[@extremeology3468]

In primary school (5th grade) they gave us 15-20 minutes to run a mile

[@scherebeatle]

?

[@Ginamy72]

Dude died rip

[@nicharrison4576]

man, your videos are truly a huge help. I went from doing 20 per set on pushups to 50 per set now, On average 150-200 a day. Trying to get myself prepared as much as I can physically and mentally.lots of work before I walk into the recruiters office and enlist. Planning on going active duty in infantry. Thanks for all the help/advice/knowledge you provide!

[@nanotech2691]

Hey Matt, I'm glad I came across your channel and have really appreciated what you have shared concerning basic training. I just joined the Army reserves and I'm in my mid 30s and ship out May 8. I wish I would have seen your videos sooner but it is what it is. I watched this particular video until the end because I value your content and what you have to share. I definitely cannot bust out 100 pushups or sit-ups but hopefully will be in good enough shape to perform up to par during basic.

[@traceykinsman7727]

My son is planning to join the Canadian Navy so it was very informative for what he needs to do for basic training. I know you are in the US but getting your body ready is universal! Thx for the great video!

[@Gratitude1214]

Stuck around till the end- thanks so much for all the help.

[@MattWard89]

Anna T amazing! Thanks! And you're welcome

[@williamjordan30]

Thanks for all the helpful tips. I've got some work to do. Watched til the end.

[@MariaJimenez-wy6cp]

I stayed till the end. Ik it’s been a while since you uploaded this, but thx fo explaining in detail, it rlly helped. I still got 3 years till I can go the military but I’m definitely gon take yo advise n start preparing :)) n thank you for yo service 🇺🇸💪🏼💯

[@kensterknig177]

i DID "BASIC" IN 1977! a NUMBER OF 'VARATIONS' YOU'D MENTIONED HERE WE DIDN'T DO! Good Job and Very Well Done !

[@AscendingBlazed]

I'm joining in late January. Thanks for the advice.

[@zachracine9106]

1UpGamer when and where are you shipping out too?

[@joe.friesen]

Watched to the end. I am a 42 year old electrician looking at sparky jobs in the military. I have not ran in a few years... Looks like I have my work cut out for me! Thanks for the advice. Cheers.

[@dustineverywhere]

I now have alarms set every day for push-ups and sit ups. Planks are a part of my job. Thanks for the awesome video. I stuck around til the end.

[@gamerzgurl9291]

You are one of the best military youtubers I have found. I'm goin into the National Guard , and I'll feel so prepared before going in.

[@dontworryimamedic7979]

Hey Matt! I stayed until the end, and thanks for giving us self awareness of how much we need to work on ourselves. Much respect!

[@burnemwywy5535]

I stuck around until the end. I ship out in March and your videos have given me a lot of confidence for basic! I don’t mind long videos at all because you always pack them full of great information. Thank you!

[@pastacreations2473]

Even though I'm 15, I am considering the army. I'm trying to get into shape so when I'm 18 I can join and not die from being out of shape. Thank you for making this video, its gonna help out a lot. Even if I decide not to join the army later on, at least I'll be healthy! Thank you for your help, I have been watching a lot of your videos and they have been helping me prepare!

[@manoorjaved4066]

Did you end up joining? Ur 18 now right?

[@pastacreations2473]

@@manoorjaved4066 Ill be honest and say no- I haven't join. I'm 19 now and circumstances have changed where I'm needed more at home taking care of family so I sadly have not joined.

[@SemperFi-kn8zu]

​@@pastacreations2473hopefully you find the time in the future... I on the other hand am about to turn 17 in about a month, gonna enter split option training as 35L.

[@alaiahshane6801]

I stuck around for the whole video! I ship out in 4 weeks, and I’m trying to lose as much weight as possible and get myself as prepared as I can. Your video was very informative even 6 years later. I appreciate it!

[@fdes14]

I’m so glad I came across your video; I have been super anxious about what to expect while at basic. Thank you for this!

[@willtiffany5409]

I want to join by the end of the year, and I have 30 pounds to lose. I am absolutely unprepared, but watching your video (I stuck to the end) gave me my first real grasp on what to do in order to succeed. I've had my eyes on being a Ranger my entire life, and now I feel like I can actually push myself to reach that goal. Thanks man, this video helps alot

[@jacklonsdale2722]

Hi Matt, I stuck around until the end. Thanks for the awesome video, I'm hoping to join the British army reserves in about 9 months and have found your videos really motivating and helpful.

[@chriszablocki2460]

Sir. I'm 37 years old amongst many other possible issues that might make this basic training idea bad for me and literally everybody else. But I think you have a bright future and that people will naturally want to follow you. Cheers.

[@vanishedspartan]

hehe.... I did a 30 minute 2 mile... and I'm 26. I have a long long way to go. I'm determined to make it though.

[@micmicgotchaamcnaughton3716]

I did to and I'm 26. I have no motivation. I leave October 22nd

[@georgetheman5849]

Hey man atleast you're honest

[@iT3K]

Don't give up man I used to run a really awful 2 mile now I am so close to my time. Running around a 17 minute 2 mile and I wanna say last time I ran a mile it must of been closer to 10.

[@jusslookin9826]

I ran 1 mile in 7:45 just to prepare for the 1.1.1 I was dying after. I'm 24

[@KaiserHabsburg]

I havent left the house more than 50 times in a year. and about the same going 2 or 3 years back. but yet i can make a 20 minute 2 mile. what have you been doing?

[@joshuawatters5101]

Thanks for all the information! I'm prepping now to go later this year. Thought I was doing enough and I definitely am not. As an older enlistee, this is crucial for me. Thanks!

[@Quinngum]

Leaving for Basic in June, your content is great man, lots of helpful tips to set me up for success.

[@jamesshaw8018]

_maensivu Quinn M. Good luck bro

[@jacob_1866]

I always stick around till the end!!! I just turned 17, and have a year till I want to join. I'm 6 ft, 205 lbs, and I really want to get into shape for basic early. Thanks I really appreciate the videos!! I would love it if the king responded!!

[@ichiban2911]

I quit lifting weights and only focus on calisthenics and running so I can prepare myself lol

[@jessygotgame]

Thank u for ur service jah

[@justsomedude111]

Same here man. That's exactly what I'm trying to do now. I leave July 8th for Fort Benning

[@industrialfansettolow8313]

Haha same man. This year (junior year) I did powerlifting pretty much all year. Now I realized I'm gonna have to drop that for bodyweight stuff and tons of running. I'm joining cross country next year instead of powerlifting and I'm doing a lot more bodyweight stuff. So RIP my strength for the most part, but I'll be ready for the military so I don't mind.

[@ihateyoudre]

Kory Ladd yo ima junior in high school about to go in my senior year should I work on my running and push ups all year?

[@industrialfansettolow8313]

@@ihateyoudre I highly recommend it. Look up the physical test requirements for whatever branch and/or unit you want to go to, and try to get a perfect score. Forget the minimum. So yeah I also recommend joining cross country. I still lift it's just not as much and do push ups, pull ups, and crunches nearly every day. I'm trying to get into the 75th so I'm also practicing rucking and stuff

[@marcusatm]

Stayed to the end. Thanks for the video!

[@chsny5695]

I find that doing the 3 different pushups before timing myself helps to warm up my muscles to push through the 2 minutes

[@ryangouger2351]

I warched to the end, I’m deciding on joining after I graduate in the spring. Watching all your previous and present videos is helping me understand what I want to do

[@jackhames2196]

I stuck around to the end. Thank you so much for all of these videos! I ship to Ft Benning in a little over a month and up until about 2 weeks ago I barely worked out at all since I quit sports 2 years ago. I clocked my first timed mile since then yesterday at 7:12. Not quite where I want to be but I'm excited to get back in shape and this video has definitely helped my motivation tremendously. Thanks again!

[@yungkanata_7553]

Jack Hames wtf that's actually good lmao

[@elijahunknown155]

Don't beat yourself up, we love the rambling! Stuck around till the 🔚

[@seanhamilton1466]

Stayed till the end, great content. I am 32 and considering joining the army so this content is very helpful for me.

[@shaneellington7991]

Sean Hamilton I’m 39 and I’m considering it

[@juliapiekarski2141]

I stuck to the end :) Great video

[@haydenscobie4533]

Looking forward to getting to work on this.

[@BeerWithBrewpreneur]

Great vid! Watched all the way through and have watched a lot of your other vids too. I’m currently 31 and considering Guard or Reserves. I’ve almost joined on multiple occasions in the past, nearly attending the Service Academies and OCS. Never pulled the trigger though. Years later, and I feel like this is something that I have to do. Thanks for the help, and thank you for your service!

[@anthnylder8136]

My whole body hurts like hell. I'm training 6 years early

[@kimara4083]

Same

[@Kniska]

Kimmy Playz Same, what branch are you joining?

[@kimara4083]

@@Kniska marines

[@LukeMotionz]

Me too! I'm 17 rn, plan on joining when I'm 22-23.

[@Blood8ound]

LukeMotionz damn I might have joined a bit to early i joined the DEP at 17, I just turned 18 and I ship to marine bootcamp in around 5 months I’m grinding my absolute Ass off I’m doing PT roughly around 2 times a week I’m trying to run 3-4 times a week and I’m doing all the other basics as well pushups, sit-ups, planks, pull ups, I feel like I’m making progress but it’s only been a month since I started taking exercising seriously, I’ll see y’all in 6 years 😂

[@courtneyjolla362]

I am not in shape, but I’m starting to get in shape now. Because even tho I get free training I already want to start training myself! My recruiters told me I’m qualified and that I’ll eventually be in shape due to all the training and even free training at BCT.. and etc! I’m so excited and happy I’ve made the decision to join and get in shape!❤️

[@frankfeliciano5171]

I just watched the whole video even though it was posted three years ago!! just discovered your channel. I leave in three weeks for basic and im anxious in a good way. im just starting to get off of my ass and hitting the gym cause reality set in. Thanks so much for your in depth advice and thank you for your service!

[@daveb.127]

Love your videos man. Have been talking to a NG recruiter and am excited to get started. I'm 24 and going to take ASVAB soon then get to basic. I thank you for the insight on this stuff man. God bless man. Hope things are well and thanks again for the videos!

[@RenTheGreat]

How did it go man? I’m 24 right now and going to be joining when I’m 25

[@taylormix1483]

Stuck around til the end; great detailed video. Thank you :)

[@MattWard89]

You're welcome! Thanks for sticking around!

[@Corvilux52]

Honestly this video is also really good for people just wanting to get in better shape. Eat right and do this and you’re set. I’m not even planning on going to basic training and this is still a super helpful video.

[@Vanillasskies]

I'm 4'10 1/4 and 92 pounds, I just barely made the cut off and I'm super nervous I wont pass BCT but your videos have honestly made me feel so much better. I'm hoping if I apply your suggestions to my daily routine I'll pass. I've always been so freaking lazy, like walking up stairs would make me winded😂 I'm excited to see what I can turn myself into.

[@cheyenne8735]

How did it turn out ?

[@orionthepsycho4928]

I really appreciate what you do man. I wasn’t really sure of the best things to prepare for the army. This has helped a lot

[@ianmckell8365]

Watched the whole thing, I am starting to talk to my recruiter tomorrow

[@zachre3818]

Same dude I'm fucked

[@paulthesavage_21yt85]

I'm planning on going into the military in 3 years, these videos will help me prep

[@Spookysu]

I stuck around till the end I’m 14 and aspiring to join the 75th ranger regiment and ur videos are really helping me. Thanks

[@baxleylady1944]

My husband is about to enlist. He goes to swear in on Thursday. He feels like he is a little unprepared physically, but thanks to your video, we have come up with a daily work-out schedule. Watched all the way through. Thanks!

[@SadFaceCuh]

I stayed til the end, leaving in 9 weeks for basic training. Wish me luck

[@raeturner5015]

Alpha Outruler heyyy same here, good luck dude

[@SadFaceCuh]

@@raeturner5015 good luck man

[@SadFaceCuh]

@@raeturner5015 I have a question, do you know if you can switch to reserves from active duty after swearing in before basic training?

[@raeturner5015]

Alpha Outruler I’m not sure. I dont think so because of the contract you have to sign ( like mine is 8 years total 6 years active and 2 years reserve) I would talk to your recruiter but I don’t think you can change it after you swear in.

[@wally250trx]

stuck around to the end and really have been absorbing as much from your videos as I can. Im 32 and planning on going Army Officer so getting as much info as I can.

[@SkopeeProductions]

Stuck around to the end. I wasn't able to do a single pull up a week ago. I can now do 6 consecutive pull ups. At 36 sit ups and couldn't do more than 15 a week ago. Push ups were at 15, now over 30 consecutive.

[@SkopeeProductions]

@Green Gobby I finished Basic in November. I ended up getting Thunderbolt on my PT test with a 98. I was very strict on myself with my form on the exercises. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@fruitloops781]

@@SkopeeProductions That's good. I'm going to my recruiter tommorow to get insight. You think 3 weeks minimum is enough to prepare workout wise? I'm pretty light and out of shape. 5'10 126 lbs. Also any advice diet wise? I'm honestly just trying todo as much research as I can because I wanna make Basic easier for myself and maybe even others around me.

[@SkopeeProductions]

@@fruitloops781 I thought I replied a while back with a really long message but I don't see it on here. Anyways, you should be good, you'll have PT(workout) in the mornings which should do an okay job at preparing you if you really push yourself. They were setting up sit up and pull up areas in the dorms when I was there. Know the Airman's Creed and Air Force Song. Know your reporting statement. Google: BMTSG quizlet and study that

[@SkopeeProductions]

@@fruitloops781 Also, personally, I was trying to bulk up so diet depends on your goals. You don't need to be built like a tank to pass the PT test. The lighter you are, the easier it is to run, do pull ups and sit ups so just make sure you're getting your recommended daily intake. If you're going ham at the gym and really putting in work daily then make sure you're adding a few more grams of protein and complex carbs into your diet. Look up videos on macronutrients if you don't know what I'm talking about.

[@adammartinez1508]

My dude is a studmuffin. Glad I stayed around and watched the whole video. 🔥

[@FPIU_Garand44]

New sub here and I watched til the end. Good motivational videos. I currently need to lose around 35 lbs to be able to enlist and have started working on my running.

[@MattWard89]

Awesome! Good job man, keep it up

[@joehareis08]

Did you make it?

[@evazimm8213]

As someone who’s always been in pretty good shape since elementary, it’s really helpful to know where I’m unprepared. Love the detail and copious information you pour into your videos. Great channel.

[@justsomerando718]

Wow this is great advice, glad I haven't even been to MEPS yet lmao

[@jerris2468]

I stuck around to the end. I watch a lot of your videos, they're all helpful. I ship to Fort Lost In The Woods this Tuesday the 23rd! I've been preparing with your videos for the past month, but i've always been decently athletic. 45-55 all the way up and all the way down push ups in a minute. 13min flat on my two mile. I dont really keep track of my sit ups but they've always been really easy for me so i'm not worried. I really wish i found your page sooner and had more time to get my running speed back up but i'm excited to do my best and get better while i'm in BCT! Thanks for everything!

[@workhardlivestrong]

I can max running and sit ups. Really need to work on pushups.

[@fendertelecaster8409]

Starting to prepare for joining. Watched all the way to the end and made notes for goals I'd like to accomplish before getting everything set up and ready to basic training. Have been going through a lot of your videos recently and I have to say you are very informative and I greatly appreciate the thoroughness. I turn 29 in October (next month, yikes) and my most recent job has me walking around 15-20 miles a day but, that is far from having to do all the extra physical activities. Looking forward to breaking my barriers and proving to myself that I am able to do this. Thank you, Matt!

[@_Dogberry_]

Thanks for this man I'm shipping to Bennings as a 19K and I'm really nervous cause I'm not the most physically in shape, but not out of shape. That weird gray area. Thanks for the info! I've started shaping my shit up

[@gavinhopkins9948]

How'd it go ??

[@_Dogberry_]

Gavin Hopkins Well, it’s been 2 years already. One Poland rotation, and a year later and it’s safe to say I’m not re-enlisting. 4 more months!

[@gavinhopkins9948]

@@_Dogberry_ I only ask because I'm a 19D going to Benning in about a week and I'm definitely not in shape nor out of shape, just meh , but still pretty nervous Thanks for answering my question

[@_Dogberry_]

Gavin Hopkins no problem dude. It not as much as a physical battle, rather a mental one. Your DS’s will sort out the physical part. Just stay mentally strong man.

[@gavinhopkins9948]

@@_Dogberry_ Was it as hard or as stressful as you thought it would be ?

[@lil.chatita5496]

“Make sure to practice going all the way down when you do push ups” I’m doing my work out right now and I’m at push-ups, thanks for correcting me man 😂👍🏻 I never practiced going all the way down

[@dezaster0412]

I’m going to basic in May, I’m going to be ready by then. Thank you for the video!

[@samster4955]

I go in august, me to! Good luck!

[@dezaster0412]

Sammy Clark good luck man! I just had my first RSP drill and oh man I had a blast

[@SlobberMocoslv]

You ready man?

[@dezaster0412]

FuvknWILDN readier now than ever, Im pretty fit compared to back then and got all sorts of stuff memorized. Hoping to graduate with honors

[@kamicloudss]

how’d everything go?

[@hunterbrown8559]

I'm preparing myself for the army and I gotta tell you you do a helpful job at making it easier for people to decide wether or not they want to go. Thank you for your service and I pray these keep coming

[@IDLELUNA18]

Watched the whole thing dude . Good stuff

[@MattWard89]

Idle Luna awesome! Thanks

[@Banjolama]

Watched till the end... You did cover everything that I was questioning...again thanks for taking time and sharing all the info it really helped Matt.

[@Slayerfoever1]

great video I am waiting on getting cleared to go to meps and this helps me to adjust my workouts

[@MattWard89]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck!

[@Dr.Dad-MD]

I not only stuck to the end, but I watched with my dad to help motivate me for the push-ups haha. Thank you Matt, seriously

[@kingsnationcokingsnationco6418]

I’m 29 this year 2019, I can do 2 miles in 14mins, now I’m trying to do it weight vest on,

[@VShelby]

I passed through the Navy training and failed my last pt two years ago. Because of that, I was sent home, and I did know it was because I didn’t prepare myself before basic training. With your tips I’m getting more motivated and make my mind to try one more time preparing my body in the time I’m finishing college to enlist in the Army this time. Thanks for everything

[@merlinel3855]

Did you enlist yet?

[@matisleriger8098]

Is nobody bringing up the fact about doing 80 pushups in 2 minutes? I dont see myself getting anywhere near that...

[@nipnan8417]

I’ve watched many of your videos and you are the most honest and informative person on the military preparation aspects of KZbin. Keep up the great work and thank you for these videos 👍🏼