Olympic Runner Attempts the NEW Army Combat Fitness Test

[@nicksymmonds]

This video is NOT sponsored by Immune Boost Daily. However, my wife says it is unfair that we have access to this product and no one else does. She told me to make it available for other people to use and I always do what my wife tells me to do. So you can now find Immune Boost Daily here: immuneboostdaily.com/ This video is NOT sponsored by the US Army, but a huge THANK YOU to the Oregon National Guard for helping me create this video. Learn more about them here: www.joinoregonnationalguard.com

[@MaxwellChan0]

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[@sharpclickeditz]

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[@akaCrayZ]

don’t click the scam below me please, i bet it 101% contains a virus.

[@tessacrawford8661]

Jadasa Tara stop recking the comment section

[@yodamaster757]

Just to let you know TRADOC just stopped this new test 😂 in other words we’re already getting rid of this test. We’re going back to traditional APFT.

[@220Dave220]

As a soldier myself you guys have no idea how incredible this actually is. I know soldiers who have trained every day for years and don't break 550. To get a 598 (should've been 600) on your first try is one of the most impressive things i have seen in my life. Thank you for doing this. If i wasn't convinced you're the GOAT I am now!

[@220Dave220]

@@daveaglasgow yeah the army is moving towards more of a CrossFit type fitness standard and focusing less on cardio. 13:30 should be easy but it’s harder than you would think after doing all that other stuff first.

[@Afzalkhan-gy3vm]

Bruh it's 498..

[@brucerhodes8197]

I was in the Air Force back in the late 70s, early 80s... Back then our physical fitness requirement was to "run" 1.5 miles in under 14:30.... I was at my max weight for my height and constantly harassed by the Squadron Commander from our Orderly Room, (if we go to war, everyone is going to be waiting on you) he was a 2nd Lt., probably only a few yrs older than me... We ran the annual event on a 1/4 mile track... This chubby kid ran it in just under 9 minutes and posted the 3rd fasted time of all enlisted folks in my unit... on my last lap, I lapped the 2nd Lt, I quickly grabbed a cigarette from a friend, and was smoking it next to the start/finish line as the 2nd Lt ran by with one lap to go and cheering him on... you can do it!! A few days later at Commander's Call, I was brought up on stage and given a 3 day pass for a top 3 finish..... He never harassed me about my weight again... lol I hope their standard has changed, cause 1.5 miles in 14:30 was way too easy, you could probably walk it in with a fast paced walk...

[@cptTom]

@@daveaglasgow ah yes, the good old "someone is bigger/faster/stronger than me they must be on drugs" argument.

[@sven9528]

I think the much much more impressive thing is sub 1:43 800m which he ran at London Olympics.

[@greysonmilam7665]

I had a PL who was like the 4th person to get a 600 his first try, two days later he wanted to see what he could get in his plate carrier.. this beast of a man got a 598. Most impressive thing I’ve seen physically!

[@eddieleejoseph2998]

Sounds like Urtz

[@algreuter8154]

This was one of your best videos. I am really impressed with your stamina and energy.

[@janechen1785]

Yeah same, especially that bruh throw.

[@thomashauer6804]

i think now he is ready to challenge the instagram fitness model that beat him...it must haunt him...but she is really a beast

[@Niknak2401]

I'm in the Army and have taken the ACFT several times at this point. It is a hard test, even with months of training. This video is probably the best "XX Tries the ACFT" that I've seen so far. I really appreciate the effort you put into this video and have so much respect for your abilities. A fan as always!!

[@maxtaylor12]

I'm in the guard and completely agree with you

[@daveaglasgow]

Why is the army so unfit, this really doesn't seem that hard. I noticed that the cardiovascular fitness levels were extremely low for these recruits. A sub 13:30 2 miles should be pretty easy for anyone who is fit and especially people that train for this.

[@101lifeanddeath]

@@daveaglasgow Do you run??? Can you run a sub 13:30 two mile???

[@dimitriuswilliams5064]

Dave I don’t understand when your saying it’s easy bruh u should literally post a video about you running 2 miles under 13:30 I mean it’s not the hardest thing but saying it’s easy makes me think that you havnt even tried it and being cocky that u can

[@Tovashi]

@@101lifeanddeath Been training for the run. Quickest I did was 16:41 2 mile

[@jadonpetersson]

Shout out to Michael for doing this after 15 miles

[@nicksymmonds]

I know! He is a world class steeplechaser.

[@larrylem3582]

15 miles at 4:40 pace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAmazingHuman-Man]

@@larrylem3582 I honestly couldn’t tell if that was a joke or not. That pace is a 1:01:08 half marathon!

[@dawsonthelin]

@@larrylem3582 per kilometer?

[@roryj5045]

@@TheAmazingHuman-Man He must be exaggerating a bit. Probably ran the last couple miles at that pace. He has made the Olympic Trials in the Steeple , so he is legit but unless your a 2:04 Marathoner, you are not doing 15 miles at that pace. And even then, you would be boarderline racing.

[@stephenjames3377]

Guess no matter how disabled I am, I'm still gonna have to work hard to make money and build muscle, thanks for the encouragement.

[@michaelrivera4877]

Keep grinding brother💪

[@bailey9838]

💪

[@patricksinnermachinations3591]

❤️

[@oscarmunguia1104]

shit country we live in

[@dimitriuswilliams5064]

Whatever u believe u can achieve remember that

[@Balgore8]

Gabby is a beast. I like that the test is the same for men and women. Other then the run at the end, id say this favors more heavy set weight lifting style builds.

[@gabbers009]

Thank you!! I struggle on the run but will keep striving to improve!

[@joshustaran-anderegg9399]

It’s probably because it’s arguably easier to get a better endurance than it is to get stronger

[@ryan19754]

@@joshustaran-anderegg9399 depends on the person I’d guess

[@aaronlaughlin2389]

@@gabbers009 dude you’re killing it, I haven’t seen a single person in my home unit touch a score in the 500s yet, you rock!

[@gabbers009]

@@RockBlockbuster kfalls_armynationalguard

[@AJLapray]

Truly amazing video brotha! Get this man to 600k!!

[@sabih23]

Get him to 1m

[@stare4539]

Yeee

[@rav_waraich2865]

Hi can you please help me I really wanna visit America 😢

[@user-ml9ry5wq7c]

@aj lapray Yo Cheeks Ok After That Pimp Slap

[@edition-deluxe]

When I was in the Army all we did was push-ups 2:00 min, sit-ups 2:00 min, and the two mile run. To max all you needed is 60, 85 and a 13:30, so pretty easy to max out, but I'm not sure if I would have maxed out with these new challenges!

[@superman198224]

Getting a 600 on the ACFT is very hard, I’m giving you credit because of that first throw!

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

its honestly kinda funny cuz when they started that challenge i thought to myself "what happens if they hit one of the pieces of wood up there" but didnt expect it to actually happen

[@wildfirekr]

I saw a lot of fitness influencers also doing the Army Fitness test, but this time it's Nick! Great video!

[@ov1994]

He should try a run on the Currahee mountain ( 3 miles up 3 miles down ) in boots ( short military boots )

[@jeramiahroberts877]

SGT Roberts here, never knew this video was up!! Nice to see the ORARNG being represented!! SFC Z!!!!!

[@ronnielara2306]

I've done this for 3 months it gets easier by the week. 3rd week I was killing it.

[@warriorrunning254]

Nick this was an awesome video. As a veteran thank you for highlighting this for us. You totally killed this test. The Citizen Soldiers in this video are awesome. Thank you for your service.

[@michaelblake9948]

45 year old civilian working for the army. Took the ACFT with some medics. Scored a 593 in the hardest age category. Only event that’s tough is the sprint drag carry. Smokes you!!!

[@jerm8319]

The sprint drag carry will have your legs wobblin’, especially right before the 2 mile 😂 “That’s the evilest thing I can imagine”

[@jonathan90881]

I almost puked one time after I did the sprint drag carry lol

[@deneeshasmith3682]

It really is just pure ridiculousness

[@iiqhtninq]

Nick is so well rounded, a true athlete indeed.

[@pjohnnyboy7]

Cap Tom was in his bag this episode. Dude killed every event effortlessly

[@mcharge10]

Exactly how you need to do the leg tuck, keep the rhythm going and pumping!

[@prashamthakkar1183]

Mad respect to you for getting that score at the age of 37!! Absolute legend

[@meredithkuebler3720]

I'm the biggest and slowest person on our track team and even though I do shotput and discus when we run like 100s-1 mile u are a big inspiration to go till my legs die.

[@MaxwellChan0]

You're a beast. I would pass out after doing this

[@Tonyiscomfy]

Mans a legend for doing this 🤟

[@nicksymmonds]

It's a really fun set of challenges!!

[@gracielac.p.reiser4320]

@@nicksymmonds really, i was impressed by your performance!!! Excelente!!

[@gabbers009]

You rock Nick! Love the video! Thank you for including me. 💪🏼

[@narutoedits3158]

ur are just an inspiration. thank u for motivating us. great job nick ,keep up the good work

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you for watching!!

[@onizate]

Love how Michael just casually talked and conversed with Nick while running. Like, dang, made that look effortless.

[@thecrispyest]

Great Video Nick! The thresholds for max points in some of the events were just perfect enough where you could hit them and the others couldn't gain any extra points. Keep up the great work!

[@OfficialPhdPepper]

As a power lifter it took me a little while to subscribe to your channel. However, you have some really great fitness challenges, a great attitude and really encourage people to succeed in their fitness and in life! Thanks for your content!

[@silvia393]

I just can't say enough how much I love this channel. I'd love to try this challenge. Might have to set it up.

[@brendannole110]

These military videos are really cool. I would consider doing a Navy PST test for special warfare navy. Austen Alexander does them and that would be a cool collaboration. It’s a little different starting with 500 yard swim, push-ups pullups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run.

[@BvngeeGvm]

Captain Tom almost completely standing up straight* Bison: CAPTAIN TOM GETTING SO LOW CLASSIC

[@genericblackyoutuber5847]

I've only taken the acft once since I'm reserves and it's truly a test of endurance and mental focus

[@rolandobaluja7504]

You all have my admiration. As a former Soldier it's been almost two decades since I was last in. I know that right now I could not be able to pass the new test. When I was in the military I was not the biggest guy but I did earn the PT patch and score pretty high on my PT test but I don't think I would be able to score anywhere near as high as you all did even when I was in my Prime.

[@troyboy322]

I play highschool football and this morning we did this test it WAS NOT easy😅

[@samuelnavarro8044]

Hell yeah, bro! Made the ACFT look easy. Subscribed 🙏🏽

[@malcolmtate-murry4571]

Thank you for showing the test and your product. Take care and stay safe.

[@malcolmtate-murry4571]

Best of luck with your endeavors.

[@rasalghul9331]

Tom crushed that Sprint Drag event. He is an all-round athlete!

[@Host_ttt]

i just tried the pushup challenge and 60 pushups in 2 minutes doesnt seem hard but adding the pause on the ground makes it incredibly difficult, i gave it my all and did it with 3 seconds to spare, one of trhe most difficult things ive done in a while

[@JNatella]

The older gentlemen and the woman were the shockers. Really really impressed by them

[@drakemordred2982]

the woman finished dead last

[@Nightweaver1]

@@drakemordred2982 It's true, head to head men of the same athletic ability will always handily beat a woman of the same ability. However, I'd wager that Gabi is stronger and more fit than the vast majority of men out there.

[@drakemordred2982]

@@Nightweaver1 Its the Military and War. Shes going to be fighting against men.

[@Arizonian312]

​@@drakemordred2982She wasnt dead last and it was just the running. She deadlifted 340 for 3 reps right off the bat blew my mind

[@drakemordred2982]

@@Arizonian312 I dont care if she blew your mind, shes in a job where she is supposed to be protecting the country. She is going to be fighting against other men in War.

[@skynetonline]

What an awesome video filled with positive vibes

[@ZiiRaL]

"Can i go the Distance" Love the David Goggins reference :)

[@ethanroberts9080]

Im in the army done many of these never been more impressed with one I've maxed it and 1 other person max but still isn't as impressive for someone who doesn't train for theses events YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY

[@pavankola4510]

Human beings are the ones who show the way with good foresight

[@Rocketttt]

Your edition was my favorite out of all the ones i've watched

[@wibblywobblytimeywimey345]

Nice work! The sprint, drag, and carry is a significant emotional event. Way harder than it looks!

[@adityachahal9760]

Just always waiting for your content ❤️❤️

[@erenjaeger6204]

ACFT is easy to pass (in fact, easier to pass than the old test), but damn near impossible to max. You really have to combine Cardio and some strength training.

[@99cya]

that was fun to watch. good job guys!! and nick, you smashed it. well done!

[@ashishd6656]

A round of applause for the soldiers❤️🙏💯 Nick you lit it up 💯🔥

[@GuacSause]

Finally some different content than the challenges! I like the challenge videos but they can get stale quickly if that’s all you do. Keep up the creativity and good quality vids nick!

[@jailanrayvon434]

I’m in the Army and I’ve done this ACFT 6 times now with my highest score being 517. The only things I haven’t maxed are lug tucks, 2Mi & push ups

[@wafelsen]

That is really impressive, Nick, and everyone else

[@_VelociDad]

Nick! Great vid! Come to Walter Reed, visit the troops and do the Navy’s PFA next! To Captain “America” Tom: respect and kudos from a active duty fellow “40+ club” member you rock, Brother!

[@cptTom]

Ha thanks. The knees aren't quite the same in the 40+ club

[@solareiusdeiu]

i ran 2 miles in 12 min when i was a firefighter, that was the requirement for max score . but for 200lbs dude i had to struggle but still got it

[@khorithomas8841]

Just love this. Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹.

[@Dustinthewind03]

This is really the armies combat fitness test now? That’s pretty cool. When I was, and I went in 2003, it was sit ups, push-ups, and a 2 mile run.

[@theocho8689]

Amazing job Nick, it shows you are a world class athlete and your pursuit of fitness keeps others motivated. I'd like to give props to the Soldiers in the video who also did the test. CPL Gabby did amazing, she would be on the high upper end of the spectrum for female scores. The leg tuck has been the event that has destroyed the most Soldiers. I'm not sure what kind of demonstration the Soldiers gave you on the pushups, your arms are supposed to be completely straight out to the side on each rep so you did not meet standard on that event. Excellent job nonetheless!

[@2loaves388]

Good job for a woman. Yeah great way to insult someone

[@theocho8689]

@@2loaves388 stop being a baby. If you know much about the ACFT and scores for military fitness test it's not a insult.

[@pharaoh4866]

@@2loaves388 men and women have different physical abilities artard it’s obvious. Giving her props because generally most women have lower scored than her so she did a great job.

[@2loaves388]

@@pharaoh4866 way to show your misogyny pal. #allwomenarerealwomen #downwithpatriarchy #radicalfeminismismygod

[@danielvillarreal8892]

What an awesome event, here's hoping that it becomes an annual event

[@bariomais467]

Love seeing this channel go up!!!!!!!

[@JaydenthaG44]

Always belive in yourself never give up❤️❤️

[@uuni5377]

We just did this in our Track Team with the National Guard. It was fun

[@Jayden-by5mv]

Great video Nick! Keep up the work

[@gpfitness8194]

Nick do bench press #2! Everyone wants to see it! With heavier weight! It’s your most popular vid of these types

[@distancerunnerjoe2281]

hey nick, your the best. once i see a notification for your videos, i click without hesitation!

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you for turning notifications on!!

[@FluksWorkouts]

Great Test man! Loved this one!

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

Came back to watch this video after I got out of the Marine Corps in June. Now I’ve submitted my paper work to join the National Guard wanted a reminder on what I gotta do lol

[@richielavey1565]

That’s a sick edit for the time lapse during the two mile

[@indoorandoutdoorendurance3889]

This was an interesting and fun video to watch, Nick!

[@DiscoverJesus]

As someone with a medium score on call of duty black ops. This is so impressive!

[@kylehill5880]

Just found your channel and I love it keep up the good work 👏

[@Jessica-yb3in]

Not first! 🤪but Nick, you’ve inspired me to continue running again and the videos you’ve been dropping lately are bombers 💣! Hope you reach 600k soon!

[@narutoedits3158]

lol . ya know that actually there was a problem with my laptop in which i could not see any comments

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!!

[@davidharmon8809]

Absolutely enjoyed this video, crushed the ACFT Nick!

[@billyray6913]

Bro. I was waiting for you to do this. Most guys can't achieve your score! Lol Great video bro.

[@phma192]

This was awesome. More challenges. Different ones would be fun.

[@rodrigolivaresr]

Oh man! the sound effect when nicked touched captain tom hahahahahaha, shout-out to the editor!

[@hingusleleh2150]

Love the narration man. Oh and btw that gymshark hoodie is cool

[@samhandwhich743]

I love how competitive nick is. 💪💪💪

[@4Dangert]

Your videos are only one I click like before viewing because I am positive it will be that good!

[@russellthorburn9297]

If I had to pick only one of the events to be really good at it would be the distance one like Michael. A great cardo system is invaluable.

[@merlinquezada7570]

LOL I saw the shed starting the video like... wait! I know that place! Camp Wythicombe indeed lol. MJ super out of regs with those leg sleeves btw... Shout out to SSG Miller! Haha

[@garyquack19]

that was a cool video and format, thanks yallzz;

[@andrejvujic4907]

Hi Nick. When will the new win $ challenges come? One of the best series

[@jentelvandenhemel3896]

indeed!

[@nicksymmonds]

We actually have another $5 challenge video dropping next weekend. You are really going to like this one!!

[@carlinsmartsin1805]

HEY NICK!! great video!! I was wondering if you could do a video series with all the military branches!! I LOVE THE NAVY!! And would love to see those videos!

[@cicada3312]

that lady on the army is MAD STRONG

[@gabbers009]

Thank you! ARMY National Guard Strong 💪🏼

[@FormigaFit]

I always struggled with the ACFT, I've been training almost everyday and watched this for pointers. Nick, put me in a video, please!

[@Nobouncejax]

Btw is rungum in Canada Nick

[@elijahmccourtney1438]

These videos are awesome! Keep it up Nick

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!!

[@PrinceDPuryear]

Those sprint drag carry times are the fastest I’ve seen very impressive

[@bunato2023]

Aw, he really should've been given the full points for that ball throw! Since he would've been successful if not for that wooden beam. What a fun video! MJ really came through on that last test.

[@WheelchairWolverine]

Everyone is the comments talking trash “ wow, an Olympian did well on a fitness test “. If I’m not mistaken. He was last in the Olympics in 2012 as a distance runner. The MJ kid is clearly a distance runner and failed to get max score in a few events. He got nearly a perfect score on a pretty grueling fitness test. Former Olympian or not, that’s impressive. Who knows maybe this video will inspire someone to get into shape to see what they’re capable of or it inspires someone to want to join the service. Either way, this was a great video!

[@drkscheema]

One of the best video 👌👌👌 Loved it

[@rampage5524]

Nick great effort almost couldn't of done any better than that, just missed max points on the Power throw.

[@nathanielrivera4055]

That sprint, drag, carry is not to be taking lightly! First time I did it I questioned re-enlisting

[@joyashleygarrett5866]

Great content as always!!!

[@Workholic77]

This video is really fantabulous 🔥✨, please continue this series and also I am your big fan ....

[@massimopicca]

Nick, you should do a video with the Young brothers, Leo and Lex. They run for Newbury Park high school and each broke the record in the high school three mile run. Their channel is called L&L

[@ty0024]

Hey Nick! Can I get a update on your mountaineering experience/plans? I would love to see a video on this!

[@lovablelycan]

I HAVE 58 PUSH UPS ON THE ACFT AND THIS DUDE JUST BREAKS IT LIKE ITS NOTHING. GOD DAMMIT.

[@stevedavenport1202]

The test wasn't updated to boost the egos of well rounded athletes. It was updated to reflect the realities of combat.

[@exosky3753]

its all fun and games doing the acft but when you do it at 4am and still have a fulls day work until 8pm it really kills you throughout the day

[@timfitz6394]

Shoutout to Micheal for doing this after a 15 mile run