THIS is How to MAX the Standing Power Throw (SPT) on the AFCT

[@kenrubin8204]

No shit there I was, this morning 0800, Fort Carson, semiannual ACFT. Did this ball throw technique (last time I threw a ball was 6 months ago at the last ACFT) and got 13.4 meters on my first attempt. Previous best prior this was 12.6 m. This works!

[@GrittySoldier]

💪 great job!!

[@dwrutsgnt4225]

Bro, since I retired from the Army I’m maxed out on 12 oz coffee mug curls, I’m 62 years old and watching ppl work out wears me out😂😂😂😂

[@GrittySoldier]

😆

[@markseaton9789]

I,m 63 and I can relate 11B

[@TyKeith-yd4pw]

😂

[@ramflow8466]

Hahaha dude. We’re all gonna be there one day. I wanna be like you when I grow up. ☕️

[@KGSpradleyAuthor]

You e earned it! Lol

[@nicolebrant7331]

Holy crap, I watched this video, I made a few modifications and went out and did this today. I did it yesterday and I was not making even my minimum. I gained almost 2 feet today by making these adjustments!!! Also, it was raining. I am amazed, thank you so much!!

[@HNXMedia]

Over 50 and not in the military. I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to do this. So, of course I'm going to the park tomorrow, setting this up and getting this done!

[@GrittySoldier]

😂 💪

[@keeganlauzon6802]

You have no idea how much I’ve needed this. Only been hitting 8.5 or 9.0 on my max. Gonna try these tips for my ACFT in 2 weeks!

[@GrittySoldier]

Let us know how it goes!

[@Mr_Zimm]

Just be stronger!

[@keeganlauzon6802]

@@GrittySoldier Just took ACFT today. Day before I hit 9.4, but today I messed up and only hit 9.0. But I went from 410 to 478 on ACFT score in 6 months! Working toward 540 on next iteration. Appreciate all your help and tips.

[@BarryzClips7]

Update?

[@D.R._910]

Standing Power Throw - we meet again my nemesis 😑

[@GrittySoldier]

Time to conquer this! 💪

[@randomperson6875]

Feel the exact same 😭

[@musicalunicorn9159]

SPT has by far been my weakest event, so excited to try out these tips to perfect my form for my ACFT next week. SO grateful for this video gritty!

[@chltmdwp]

11B at Fort Moore, prior service. watching this from my room because I have my first ACFT test tomorrow!

[@joshuadodd8076]

This helped me pass the Drill Sergeant course. Hit it hard in 2 weeks with this method and got an 8.9 from a 7.0, within 2 weeks! Appreciate the help.

[@thisguy-yv5so]

Former Army myself. Always scored in the 500s on the ACFT. I've also been a trainer for many years. I don't care how perfect your throwing form and foot wear it. If you are straight up not strong or powerful enough. You will not max this event. Like he said towards the end. Kettelbell swings and jumps are good but you also need to increase your maximum strength as well. Somebody with a 300lb deadlift has a very slim chance on maxing this out

[@brennancooper6843]

Another alternative exercise that my Squad Leader has stated that really helped him was doing Hang Cleans. I started light and I think with adding that and your tips, I'm gonna be able to do a lot better on one if my weakest events. Thank you!

[@TSx-zl6ge]

Sir, I have improved from 6.5m to 9m with just your technique. Thank you very much!!!

[@GrittySoldier]

Excellent! Awesome to hear!!!!

[@brettschack8591]

Just watched this right before an ACFT. Did everything exactly as you mentioned. First throw was 10.7. And then second throw was 12.9. Out of habit I did jump when I exploded up. But the overall set up and execution made a difference. Greatly appreciate this video!

[@justinlaird1885]

I train with a 15lb medicine ball. It makes the 10lb feel easy. I come very close to maxing out… but I have not quite hit the max yet

[@NegroRotary]

thank you I was wondering how heavy was the ball

[@kennethclark6125]

I was always a “pinkys together” thrower , averaged between 11 and 12 meters. Watched your video and practiced this technique and added between about 1.5 meters to my throw. Definitely going to show this to the guys and help the ones who struggle with technique.

[@eg20238]

I just tried this technique. It freaking worked!! I got about 7.5, 7.8, or 8.0 but I'm getting better. Gonna keep practicing this technique and use it on the ACFT

[@GrittySoldier]

!!!!! Awesome, keep working it man!

[@YOU_KNOW_IT_IS_TRUE]

congrats on the 100k! you deserve it! great channel with a goldmine of knowledge

[@GrittySoldier]

Thank you very much!

[@beatingtheclock3467]

Bro, can’t thank you enough for the this technique. You just helped me earn my first 600. 🎉

[@GrittySoldier]

Awesome so glad to hear that!!! 👊

[@brianallen8579]

this definitely helped me out! I have been in the high 10s to mid 11s...never staying consistent. I completed the ACFT last week and got a 12.3! The week prior to that, I was hitting 12-12.6...much more consistent!

[@GrittySoldier]

Excellent!! Glad to hear that man! 👊

[@ghert3850]

Watched your video yesterday. I stopped screwing around with the wind up and jumping, was doing about 3/4 of a meter farther today. Great tips.

[@GrittySoldier]

Hell yeah great job! 👊

[@HVYBOY]

While throwing the ball weekly, and having good form, will help, it’s important to train the areas that make up the movements that make up the SPT. Cleans, KB swings, deadlifts, squats, RDLs- essentially movements that hinge your hips, leverage your posterior chain, and engage your core. After all the SPT is a direct reflection of how well you can generate and direct power from the base of your feet to the tips of your fingers. Solid video 🤙🏼

[@chuckwagon7354]

Massive congrats for hitting the 100k subs, well deserved. I remember watching one of your earlier vids in which you gave your back story about joining the military. Maybe you could link that so new joiners can see you really were a 'smoking, joking Joe' before you turned your life around in the Armed Services. Obvs not everyone will be as physically fit as yourself, but I think your message is more important - focus on what you CAN do. If you prepare and practice, your efforts will be rewarded with gains. 💪

[@GrittySoldier]

Thank you! Here’s that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH2ygYanmJydhbssi=6H5yDEA7R-1csznZ

[@TravisLeeism]

I’m glad you figured it out so I didn’t have to, SPT has been my Achilles heel forever, looking forward to my next ACFT (after I practice a lot)

[@FlorVelasco-e8k]

Hey brother, i took your advice/techniques and it works! I increased my distance by about 1.5 meter!

[@GrittySoldier]

Hell yeah let’s goooooo! 🤘

[@davidlasiter3469]

Can’t wait to try these out. Wish this video had come out a week or two sooner. Last ACFT counted toward my OML at OCS. Oh well. It’s always a good time to improve. Thanks.

[@matheussantosrs]

I'll attend the DS course by mid-june, and in Brazil we dont have anything like this in your physical tests. I'm able to hit 11,5m with a 5.5kg steel ball, but this time I'll try your tips and make myself an improvised 10lb ball to hit the 13m target.

[@Dylan9664]

Thank you for this. I’ve always maxed my SPT, sick or injured I can’t manage to throw less than a 13.7. But I don’t know how I’m so good at it, I’m Joe average so it can’t be my height. But I have soldiers that are struggling and I can’t help them so I’m glad you’ve got a video on it.

[@RecoilRabid]

One thing I’ve noticed is that I can typically throw it further and get my max when I let out a verbal grunt. I’ve been doing Muay tai for about 15 years and there really is something about releasing air and really feeling your diaphragm when doing anything related to power.

[@samsaab9994]

I was never in Army but inteding to enlist with the national guard reserves. I have joined ACFT today to add the records on my file I followed your advice and get 12.1 meters on this your video help thank you

[@kdubfl]

548 ACFT. Work out seriously 5-6 times weekly, and still score 10m on the SPT. Next one is 3 weeks away and I’ve been training up everything but the SPT. Going to follow this to the letter and see if it pays off.

[@GrittySoldier]

Rooting for you! Let us know how it goes! 🤜 🤛

[@kdubfl]

@@GrittySoldier Previous ACFT: 10m on the ball throw. This one: 11.4m. Gained almost 1.5m just implementing your technique with a few sessions of practice. Final score 561. Thanks man!!

[@EricMango]

Ive been looking forward to this video, im 6ft and everyone says height helps but this is my worst event by far, so any tips help.

[@brandonelliott7482]

Thank you for the help I compete this month for best warrior, and the spt is the only thing I don’t max.

[@dustinbyrd2912]

I have an ACFT on Tuesday, I’m a smaller male and usually hit about 9.8 meters on the ball throw, but I’m gonna try this technique for sure on Tuesday at least on my first throw if it isn’t great then my second one will be my normal throw and it should hit around 10

[@BrendanHeyUSA]

It’s all about creating as much backspin as possible . More backspin= further distance

[@sarahvanderpool2454]

This has helped me improve my SPT a lot! I was struggling to pass previously.

[@GrittySoldier]

So glad to hear that! 👊

[@ryanrodriguez1234]

Really appreciate the suggested exercises at the end. I respect the hustle Sir!

[@Kj-ff6kx]

SBT has always been my bane! Appreciate you dedicating some time into figuring it out. I will for sure try your advice.

[@NickoHull]

one thing my SDS showed me at basic is that before he starts his throw he will toss it in the air then let gravity do its job and use that momentum that way he doesn't have to hold it as he gos down. if that makes sense, hopefully this helped

[@gacayana]

I didn’t max this event but definitely did so much better than before. I’ll get there eventually 😊Thanks GS!

[@GrittySoldier]

Glad to hear it, keep working at it! 💪

[@MrBudaxxx]

Did his technique during my last ACFT and added almost 2 mts

[@GrittySoldier]

Hell yeah!!! 👊

[@sincerelylalaa]

This best tip is to not jump. I’m watching this after my ACFT today. I decided not to jump and my score improved.

[@josephkupina120]

As a short stocky I have struggled with this I will give this a try tonight after running.

[@gianpalacio5635]

Hey man. Thank you. Enlisting on 11X soon. I’m 32 years old and I just ran 1 mile in 5:55. My best 3 miles is 20:53 but I’m in much better shape now- got to test it again. I’ll finish what I once started and do my time until I die or the army retires me with 27 years of career. Did 3 already. Let’s go USA.

[@GrittySoldier]

🇺🇸

[@gen3kali877]

Congratulations! Have fun with being the “old man.” (You’ll still be a young buck in the civilians world). You’ll be in a great spot to mentor a lot of people.

[@Gidget985]

Can you show a video of your form as you are throwing? The camera switched to the ball hitting the pole too quickly

[@GrittySoldier]

Oh yeah I guess I should have captured that a little batter 😬

[@brandonbaker7598]

Awesome job @GS

[@gen3kali877]

The restrictions on the SPT appear to be limited to: 1. Facing away from the direction you’re throwing; 2. Not crossing the starting line; and 3. Other than your feet, not having any portion over your body touch the ground. Is that correct? If there is no requirement to hinge at the waste or hold the medicine ball underneath, then dropping your rear the deck, exploding upwards, and arching backwards at the point of release may be a better technique for maxing throws.

[@monkey4872]

Hell yeah thanks for this video

[@GrittySoldier]

No problem!

[@InspireRise300]

Great job

[@johnsonr9]

Retired Marine here but it seems like this event could be eliminated or replaced with a more functional one. What am I missing about its importance? Good video though.Appreciate all the work you put into them.

[@CodyV207]

Marine here, who went hard and went guard. I agree. This ball throw is absolutely ridiculous. They say it’s to measure “explosiveness”. But the first event of the ACFT if the deadlift. Which to me, measures explosiveness in itself. I hate this event though, I’m a solid guy, above average built and would consider myself being strong. And when someone that weighs 60lbs less than me throws this farther because of their technique blows my mind. Anyways, SFMF.

[@kdubfl]

@@CodyV207yessir, also a 10 year active Marine who spent 9 years civilian before going Guard in 2020…. SPT is trash, should be pull-ups or something else functional.

[@ValleyDragon]

This event was designed to discourage soldiers from spending money trying to win carnival games. Pretty sure it's working as intended. I hate it.

[@pedrosalgado8984]

@@CodyV207incorrect the deadlift test strength if. As the name suggests, the SPT test power. These are similar but are two different things. But Usually Power should be tested before strength because power is less fatiguing. The spt takes skill to master just as any power movement does.

[@pedrosalgado8984]

@@kdubfl Pull ups test muscular endurance totally different

[@Mytoothmission]

It would be good to show us the front shot to see how we should look like when throwing. Maybe as a shorts video or something

[@lisalisaw7581]

Yes I was hoping to see the front view for the ball release technique. I feel like the ball will slip if I hold it like that.

[@JSG205]

me n the bois love u for this

[@GrittySoldier]

🫶

[@RHampton]

The problem is this event does not consistently and accurately record the "fitness" attribute it is supposed to measure. The Army needs to go back to the drawing board. It does make me wonder which medicine ball manufacturer had a hand in the ACFT development process.

[@luddite4change449]

It is very technique driven, and try as you might, a taller and heavier soldier is going to be at an advantage over a shorter lighter soldier. Therefore, it doesn't really measure fitness as much as the ability to yeet a 10lb ball.

[@danwolf8340]

I never did anything sports or athletic before the army. I struggle with the SPT. I've asked several of my NCOs over 3 years to help. Nothing. I've been on my own with the only feedback being "just throw the ball!"

[@danielhoyt4134]

I was standing next to the first person to Max the ACFT when someone asked him how to max SPT. He said, "Throw heavier balls." Progressive overload for the win.

[@MRanda-so9yo]

Knitty gritty at 6:37

[@forevereveru]

None of the Army gym I am around even have the ball in stock, one; Two, we don’t have anywhere a nice turf like this. It’s a struggle because of all this 😢

[@Nillzone503]

Just took the acft got a 100 in every event and got a 81 in my spt, I was so bummed since I had been practicing two days prior and even got a 14 meter once

[@GrittySoldier]

Damn… the SPT really can be a soul crusher… keep practicing it you’ll get it 💪

[@Nillzone503]

@GrittySoldier thanks I should have watched this video beforehand, I jumped on both of my attempts, and I guess that's what messed me up.

[@ChurroMuncher335]

Thank you for making this video. I never really liked the whole jump strategy and this added 1.6m to my SPT. I think it’s cheesy how much technique and height changes the SPT as I’ve seen people who were string beans that did the minimum deadlift effortlessly get 10m+. Never really saw the practicality in the SPT compared to an event like the SDC. Plus I don’t want to use strategy, I just want to demonstrate how physically capable I am in a straightforward way.

[@markgrauer495]

Thanks so much

[@lamentingllama]

"It's not because Gritty Soldier's built different." Me at 5'5 and 130 lbs struggling to get 7 meters 🧐 Edit: Will update after employing this technique.

[@forevereveru]

Do you want to “Lock” your arms so you are not throwing the ball to the ground? Some other video mentioned the trajectory, so I am just curious why you didn’t think that important?

[@ksipp33]

5’ 6. 125 lbs age 33….. This is by far my worst event never being able to exceed 7m. As someone who NEVER got anything less than 295 on the APFT, I hate SPT with a passion😡☹️😣

[@pablodelis9430]

Legit think I just added 3 meters to my throw. Right on

[@DocCypher]

“What do we need to implement to conquer the SPT?” A trebuchet. A Cannon. The most frustrating event ever haha. I’ll start trying this out. Got a ACFT in 5 weeks. We’ll see how it goes.

[@Ashmole3]

You know, the very first time i did the acft i threw it this way and then never did it again for some reason. Now im gonna go back to doing it

[@buggyscards]

What is the weight of the medicine ball used for the Acft?

[@buggyscards]

Nvm I missed the 10lb part of the video.

[@augustbortz6104]

I thought the rules state that you can’t grip underneath the ball. You have to grab on the sides. Obviously you can throw farther if you grip it on the bottom.

[@laurenblevins2596]

The most recent update to 7-22.01 (April 2022, I think) states you can place hands underneath the ball instead of gripping the sides. Previous versions said you had to grip it by the sides.

[@WildFig88]

I have been practicing this technique since you uploaded this video. In between PCSing now I tried this again and hit a new PR for myself!! Went from 9.9 to 11.5 meters.

[@GrittySoldier]

Hell yeah that’s great improvement!

[@Heroseuss]

Release point?

[@charlesh777]

What is the purpose of this power throw? How does the movement relate to a soldier in the field?

[@GrittySoldier]

I’m not entirely sure… I think replace it with a grenade toss lol

[@Onegrimbastard]

If I recall it has something to do with boosting someone over a wall, or something to that effect.

[@etidball91]

I really liked the video, but when I tried your suggestions I am actually throwing it shorter distances. It seems when I grasp the sides I actually throw farther. I’m not really sure where I’m wrong. It feels like I have less control over the ball when it’s gripped underneath vs on the sides.

[@ValleyDragon]

Maybe you have shorter thumbs? I have to keep my fingers splayed. I haven't tried the rest of his suggestions yet.

[@TheRBGDemon1]

I don’t got any medicine or 10lb exercise balls could I use a basket ball instead

[@MichaelDavis-uu9zh]

Gold

[@ReubenDomingo1]

Yo, sir. Is that gym in Bragg? I need a place to do SPTs and SDCs.

[@acespades2171]

Where did you buy the medicine ball?

[@KosherPorky]

The one thing that kills my score bro.. max or 90+ on everything, 8m on the ball throw

[@JayGaddam-mf1vc]

Same here!

[@maboechler]

What field house sized gym is that?!

[@itsjameson6552]

Just curious, does your height matter with this? I’m going to still this try this technique, and hopefully maxed it.

[@sarahvanderpool2454]

I am 5'1 and have been able to max my score. I only need a 8.1 m for that buy it was a lot of work to get there.

[@jamesryan2325]

Where is this bad ass gym?!

[@smellysushifart]

Looks familiar in a very humid area. Won’t dox him but it’s a dream spot- usually Navy frequent.

[@heathertaylor7164]

So basically get better at the hinge and extension

[@tiltedhorizon1435]

What about your breathing? I assume you're taking a deep breath and exhaling it on your throw?

[@mubarkqardas46]

Deadlifts honestly make it to where only 3 other test make sense... Pushups for upper body endurance... Meh ok... The jog.... Meh.... I hate it but I guess it tests full body endurance... S,d,c test for..... ? I guess if we can drag a very very very very small soldier really fast and we were a big enough dumbass to leave our gun right where we grabbed him so I gotta run back and get that too? Idk. Ball throw and Planks are effectively replaced by deadlift though.... With DLs in the program there's legit no reason to have either of those.

[@w.w.9047]

The army seems to add a new ridiculous exercise every 9 minutes. How about 3 mile run under 24 minutes, 20 pull ups or 100 pushups, and 100 crunches or 2 minute leg lift. Really seems like all the added stuff makes sure everyone gets in one way or another. Can’t run? Here’s a combat hula hoop! Can’t do pull ups? Try tactical basket weaving!

[@maestroop4102]

3 miles 24 minutes. Only 8 minute miles. I think that would be better. Because a lot of these guys getting 12 minute two miles would break on that 3rd mile. Where as a lot of guys who get that 6 minute mile. Will look like a real trainer keeping a pace with a 18 min 3 mile. I will follow him.

[@maestroop4102]

@ChristianXavier-dq8ld so yeah PT my guy. If you could equivocally run 3 miles in 24 minutes or less. Then when you go to COMBAT REALISTICALLY. right? THEN with full combat gear on you can clear 100-300 meters on foot in amazing time. See Christian the running isn't to transfer over to combat in PT gear. It is a reflection of what you MIGHT be able to do if you had to go to combat. Have you ever been in a real fist fight? Christian? Then you will know how quickly you get gassed under stress. SOOOOOOOO THREE MILES WILL CREATE STRESS ON THE BODY AND YOUR PERFORMANCE IN A 3 MILE RUN WOULD REALISTICALLY IMPROOVE YOUR ABILITIES IN COMBAT...... REALISTICALLY. RIGHT? CHRISTIAN.

[@tjcogger1974]

Pushups, pullups, and crunches are great too, but none of that measures explosiveness.

[@fastmatt30]

Instructions unclear sent it to the moon

[@novacain8433]

👍👍

[@mowadventures7351]

Check the regulations again. They’ve eliminated the practice throw.

[@GrittySoldier]

I’ll have to check, I had one on my last test 🤷‍♂️

[@ValleyDragon]

Your graders are not keeping up with the rules. It was elimimated at least 2 years ago with ACFT 3.0.

[@ryanhurd8037]

👊🏻⚡️🇺🇸

[@DtscjjDtedh]

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[@mitchaelivel3004]

Promo>SM 🌟

[@junkymunky2741]

First!

[@GrittySoldier]

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