You said you aren't allowed to sag in the middle as an authorized rest position... incorrect. FM 21-20 states "An altered, front-leaning rest position is the only authorized rest position. That is, you may sag in the middle or flex your back. When flexing your back, you may bend your knees, but not to such an extent that you are supporting most of your body weight with your legs." Just trying to let everyone be clear on the regs.
@ContainedMax It has alot to do with height, genetics and how much body fat/muscle a person has. I am 14 and im 6' 1'' and 168, i have barely any fat on me, i am at around 10% body fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, ( 1 pound of muscle is less mass than one pound of fat) hence why you ( other people ) can weigh more and be skinny. :)
Sgt. Ken, I want to say Thank you! My whole life I' never could do a pushup but you inspired me to set a goal: a perfect pushup. Given that I'm female and well over 50 yrs old, my friends thought I was crazy. I worked with a great trainer & since I couldn't do even 1 pushup from my knees, he had me focus on negatives only. Two months later, I can do pushups! They aren't perfect - I'm still working toward that. Thank you! Next goal: pass the NG test even tho you guys wont take me. :p lol
I want to spend the next year getting in shape. But honest question, is 32 too old to get into the military? What have been your experiences with older guys signing up?
Damn...I weigh a bit more than your usual person(at around 105 kg) and it is difficult for me to do push ups with arms at that width. But when I do them a bit wider apart then I can do them much easier. Should I continue doing them like I do now or should I start practicing this way instead?
@Raiks Right now, you can do wide as you want to--- as long as you drop your shoulders at least even with your elbows. Starting at some point next year, later on when the new PFT goes into effect, you will have to have your hands close into your body, and drop your elbows to the rear. It's much more difficult for tall people (I'm 6'3"). I can do 65-70 on the old system, but am still struggling to get close to that on the 'upcoming' standard.
Okay i am trying out for the Army... But i am having trouble doing Push ups sicne i have never really done them before... Since i was in grade six i had always wanted to be apart of the Infantry.. Can you please help me.. Like is there any way that i can learn to build up my strength? I would really appreciate it if you responded ASAP. Thank you.
I want to go into the Air Force like my brothers and father before me. So I have started to look up a bunch of work-out and physical fitness (USAF Approved) so I can get the hang of it before I go off into boot camp. I'm going to be adopting a 14 week training regiment before I sign up, mainly so that I know by the end if I can really commit to the AF or not. Videos like this are really helpful especially, they help avoid any confusions as to what the US military think is suitable.
Last time I checked TC 3-22.20, the rest positions were sag in the middle or flex your back... "AN ALTERED, FRONT-LEANING REST POSITION IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED REST POSITION. THAT IS, YOU MAY SAG IN THE MIDDLE OR FLEX YOUR BACK."
Hey SSGT Ken. I was wondering if i did a set of 10 push ups and sit ups every half hour, would it help improve my ability to perform push ups and sit ups?
@nationalguard can u pls help i am trying to go to the marines and i am a fat ass guess u could say that i cant do pull ups and can barley do push ups wat can i do to get in shape quick fast ive started eating better just need to know some more tips!!!!
@DanWYi Based on personnal experience, I blocked at like 35 push-ups, even if I was doing a couple sets everyday. The only way I could increase this number is with weight lifting. After 5 months at the gym I can now do around 60. I hope it helps you.
@DanWYi Based on personnal experience, I blocked at like 35 push-ups, even if I was doing a couple sets everyday. The only way I could increase this number is with weight lifting. After 5 months at the gym I can now do around 60. I hope it helps you.
When ever i try and do these i cant get my chest to down in a stright line with my legs, it just stays up in the start position. I can feel it work though.
What happens if in those two minutes you're doing as many push-ups as you can, but then your arms just give out, and you end up on the ground eating grass? Does the timer stop and I'm done? Or can I get back up and keep going? Sometimes I rest in the air butt position and keep going, but I guess I overdo it because I just end up collapsing. And I've peaked at 22, but I'm sure a few those were half-assed so probably more like 18 ....Pathetic, I know.
If your arms give out and you're laying on the floor, the test stops there. The push-ups you completed are counted. There are two authorized resting positions so you don't have to keep doing your push-ups until your arms collapse.
@faisy8 dont do them every day give 1 day recovery between them to let your muscles repair and a perfect push up is what you should do every time you do pushups
Staff Sergeant Ken you need to go regular Army they could use your PT knowledge. I ETS'd in 2008 let me just tell ya the unit I was in the PT was a joke, lot's of failures, sick call rangers and soldiers who just didn't care. These are great videos, keep putting them out.
Heads up bro you can sag in the middle. It says so in the FM 21-20: "AN ALTERED, FRONT-LEANING REST POSITION IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED REST POSITION. THAT IS, YOU MAY SAG IN THE MIDDLE OR FLEX YOUR BACK. WHEN FLEXING YOUR BACK, YOU MAY BEND YOUR KNEES, BUT NOT TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING MOST OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT WITH YOUR LEGS."
@nationalguard excuse me but can u help me because since i have started doing push ups with my elbows in my left shoulder clicks when i go down do you know what could cause this and could it be just because i do them to often?
Sgt, I got a 405 on my last APFT: 111, 121, and a 10:36. how do I get my sit ups faster? I feel like I'm stuck at around 120 and as for my push ups, I mainly use my chest muscles so should i train my triceps more or what? Thanks
On the Army Fitness test manual it says your arms must be parrallel to the ground when you do the down phase (going down). This sergeant says your elbows must go above your rib cage. Which is it? Or is he recommending you go down farther than just being arms parrallel to ground on downphase just to ensure that you can meet the army requirements (meaning going a bit farther than correct is insurance policy that you are well enough)?
How many push ups would be considered a good number to start off with when one starts doing push ups? And by how many push ups should one go increasing by?
You should work yourself up to at least the minimum requirements to pass the PT test, and preferably much more. If you are going to start working out, remember to make sure that you keep good form. You'll do a lot more push ups that what you need if you do them incorrectly.
@nationalguard Hello sir, I started on the push up imrpovement routine of sgt ken but the problem is that I am not able to do more than 80 or 85 push ups and that too with 8 to 10 seconds break after each arm extension. I am 20 years old. Would you say that is alright or I need to change what I am doing? If yes, then what should I do?
80-85 push ups is excellent. You may have hit a plateau and could slightly change up your work out, such as widening your grip or offsetting one hand. You are doing a great job and keep up the hard work!
@ravi00090 try doing 100 star jumps and 5 minits of shadow boxing, thats cardio it will help u improve push ups elped me i could only do 30 nw i can do 60
hey guys, i sometimes don't know if im doing a push up the right way. If your posture is slightly up or down just slightly, will it effect your results?
I've always had a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. Do my hands need to be parallel to each other? When I do my pushups my left hand seems to be up a bit further than my right hand is. Is that a problem?
The required amount to pass will vary by age and gender. You can click on our "Talk to a Soldier" Tab to chat with a live Hero on Call Soldier who can provide you with your specific requirements.
when i did full pushups my chest is so thick that it didnt look like i was going down all the way on my APFT even though i actually hit the ground after rep 5 to prove it but they only counted like 30 of my 50 reps. they dont allow you to take it again either God forbid a drill sergeant ever made a stupid mistake
I thought you were able to sag your back for a rest position.
Quote from FM 21-20
"An altered, front-leaning rest position is the only authorized rest position. That is, you may sag in the middle or flex your back. When flexing your back, you may bend your knees, but not to such an extent that you are supporting most of your body weight with your legs. If this occurs, your performance will be terminated."
Your quote from Army Field Manual 21-20 is correct. This is a push-up TRAINING program. Sagging your back is a movement that is not recommended (contra-indicated). HOOAH!
Sagging of the lower back is a contra-indicated movement that will cause strain in the quadratus lumborum muscles. Although the FM 21-20 does allow it during the APFT as one of the authorized rest periods, it is not recommended. Keep in mind, that there is a difference between recommended movements and authorized actions.
I will post a video of me doing 50 pushups in 2 min im 14 years old and weigh 112 pounds
gravesgar16 2 days ago
@gravesgar16 dude i can complete 50 in about a minute, of course with some imperfection but i weigth 120 and 5'7
SniperKillerS2010 1 day ago
waowww!!!
this helped great, sarge!
im 13, but im already training for the marines!
arcaniagothic2 4 days ago
You said you aren't allowed to sag in the middle as an authorized rest position... incorrect. FM 21-20 states "An altered, front-leaning rest position is the only authorized rest position. That is, you may sag in the middle or flex your back. When flexing your back, you may bend your knees, but not to such an extent that you are supporting most of your body weight with your legs." Just trying to let everyone be clear on the regs.
jim8077 1 week ago
So u want to keep your eblows in or can you have them facing outward
Addicted2Guitars 3 weeks ago
can u really build mass doing push ups and pull ups and dips
theone9701 1 month ago
Is it important to look forward when doing push-ups?
bjio2 1 month ago
whats your hobby, push ups?
KellysHeroes99 1 month ago
got one more year till im goin im goin on 16 as i speak... cant wait till then WOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
derrell1231 1 month ago
@derrell1231 Hooah, enlisting in march :D
holotff 1 month ago
i want to go to portuguese special forces ( fuzileiros ) , any advice?
sebapecas 1 month ago
bruce willis?
rollercoasterXYZ 2 months ago
What can i do to improve my number of push ups i suck at them.
Ninja1881 2 months ago
@Ninja1881 you do it daily:-? 2 times each 3-4 reps,you cand improve your number making more and more.
Smenarul2k8 2 months ago
@Ninja1881 you do it daily:-? 2 times each 3-4 reps,you can improve your number making more and more.
Smenarul2k8 2 months ago
how many push ups can you do staff sgt?
brisingr4296 2 months ago
@nationalguard: Where was this video filmed at?
JakeMorgan606 2 months ago
I never thought they'd take Bruce Willis to do Army Physical Fitness Test.
Antropic1 2 months ago
im aproxamently gonna be shiped to bacic im may whats the best way to get in shape by then?
lifeisbeautifulbysix 3 months ago
@lifeisbeautifulbysix
Feel free to visit our website and check out our Fitness page.
nationalguard 2 months ago
He makes it look so damn easy lol
dumbest1name1ever 3 months ago
How important is is that I keep my elbows close to my torso during the action? Does it matter?
xrisingx68 3 months ago
since im 14 180 pounds what can i do to help prepare for enlistment?
mbc14k 3 months ago
@mbc14k,
Please visit our website for more information.
nationalguard 2 months ago
@mbc14k how are you 180 pounds im 14 and im like 115
ContainedMax 2 months ago
@ContainedMax It has alot to do with height, genetics and how much body fat/muscle a person has. I am 14 and im 6' 1'' and 168, i have barely any fat on me, i am at around 10% body fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, ( 1 pound of muscle is less mass than one pound of fat) hence why you ( other people ) can weigh more and be skinny. :)
lightdevil97 1 month ago
Okay so if a fat guy passes all the tests he can still join the army?
Hm0ngYexus 3 months ago
@Hm0ngYexus There are height and weight requirements to join the Army.
nationalguard 3 months ago
@Hm0ngYexus,
There are height and weigh requirements an applicant must meet.
nationalguard 2 months ago
@Hm0ngYexus yes
anatolyify 1 month ago
how many pushups are you required to do?
MW2KILLAZ268 3 months ago
@MW2KILLAZ268 The amount of push ups required depends on your age and gender.
nationalguard 3 months ago
Sgt. Ken, I want to say Thank you! My whole life I' never could do a pushup but you inspired me to set a goal: a perfect pushup. Given that I'm female and well over 50 yrs old, my friends thought I was crazy. I worked with a great trainer & since I couldn't do even 1 pushup from my knees, he had me focus on negatives only. Two months later, I can do pushups! They aren't perfect - I'm still working toward that. Thank you! Next goal: pass the NG test even tho you guys wont take me. :p lol
ElaineEC 4 months ago
How many push ups do females have to do for the Army Physical Fitness Test?
FutureMissSoldier94 4 months ago
@FutureMissSoldier94
Aim for more than 50.
VVayVVard 4 months ago
I want to spend the next year getting in shape. But honest question, is 32 too old to get into the military? What have been your experiences with older guys signing up?
MrJweazy1979 4 months ago
Damn...I weigh a bit more than your usual person(at around 105 kg) and it is difficult for me to do push ups with arms at that width. But when I do them a bit wider apart then I can do them much easier. Should I continue doing them like I do now or should I start practicing this way instead?
Raiks 4 months ago
@Raiks Right now, you can do wide as you want to--- as long as you drop your shoulders at least even with your elbows. Starting at some point next year, later on when the new PFT goes into effect, you will have to have your hands close into your body, and drop your elbows to the rear. It's much more difficult for tall people (I'm 6'3"). I can do 65-70 on the old system, but am still struggling to get close to that on the 'upcoming' standard.
-SGT, Active Duty.
seanmacncheese 4 months ago
waw! is the best explanation i ear!!! sorry my english
saludos!
Intilo 5 months ago
im glad they hve the (authorize rest position) lol
ivantot017 5 months ago
hey ken can u rest in the normal pusup position so like wen u come up from a push up and the position u would start doing ur push ups from?
x0x0wnx0x 5 months ago
I plan on joining in six months, I just started working out both my muscles and cardio, is six months enough time to get in shape for the Army?
creepycody 6 months ago
@creepycody
Sure it is!
nationalguard 6 months ago
@creepycody
...yes. You have enough time to get into killer shape...more than enough time in fact.
CaptainAmerica322 4 months ago
@creepycody
Not to mention that you'll probably be in the DEP for a good 6 AFTER you join. So yeah, You've got plenty of time.
CaptainAmerica322 4 months ago
Okay i am trying out for the Army... But i am having trouble doing Push ups sicne i have never really done them before... Since i was in grade six i had always wanted to be apart of the Infantry.. Can you please help me.. Like is there any way that i can learn to build up my strength? I would really appreciate it if you responded ASAP. Thank you.
paintingxXxshadows 6 months ago
I want to go into the Air Force like my brothers and father before me. So I have started to look up a bunch of work-out and physical fitness (USAF Approved) so I can get the hang of it before I go off into boot camp. I'm going to be adopting a 14 week training regiment before I sign up, mainly so that I know by the end if I can really commit to the AF or not. Videos like this are really helpful especially, they help avoid any confusions as to what the US military think is suitable.
Celivan70 6 months ago
I'm 15 and I think I can do about 25-30 or 35 push-ups. Is that... "good"?
lanmi9659 6 months ago
I'm 15 and I think I can do about 25-30 or 35 push-ups. Is that... "good"? o.O
lanmi9659 6 months ago
SSG Ken,
Last time I checked TC 3-22.20, the rest positions were sag in the middle or flex your back... "AN ALTERED, FRONT-LEANING REST POSITION IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED REST POSITION. THAT IS, YOU MAY SAG IN THE MIDDLE OR FLEX YOUR BACK."
vyatka515 7 months ago
Hey SSGT Ken. I was wondering if i did a set of 10 push ups and sit ups every half hour, would it help improve my ability to perform push ups and sit ups?
DanWYi 7 months ago
@DanWYi,
That sounds like a great personal challenge! Let us know how it works out for you!
nationalguard 7 months ago
@nationalguard can u pls help i am trying to go to the marines and i am a fat ass guess u could say that i cant do pull ups and can barley do push ups wat can i do to get in shape quick fast ive started eating better just need to know some more tips!!!!
j7j7j7j7j7j 4 months ago
@j7j7j7j7j7j,
Dropping weight quick is unsafe and unhealthy, we do not recommend that you do so.
nationalguard 2 months ago
@DanWYi Based on personnal experience, I blocked at like 35 push-ups, even if I was doing a couple sets everyday. The only way I could increase this number is with weight lifting. After 5 months at the gym I can now do around 60. I hope it helps you.
Assonixx 5 months ago
@DanWYi Based on personnal experience, I blocked at like 35 push-ups, even if I was doing a couple sets everyday. The only way I could increase this number is with weight lifting. After 5 months at the gym I can now do around 60. I hope it helps you.
Assonixx 5 months ago
When ever i try and do these i cant get my chest to down in a stright line with my legs, it just stays up in the start position. I can feel it work though.
Wharton42ify 7 months ago
What happens if in those two minutes you're doing as many push-ups as you can, but then your arms just give out, and you end up on the ground eating grass? Does the timer stop and I'm done? Or can I get back up and keep going? Sometimes I rest in the air butt position and keep going, but I guess I overdo it because I just end up collapsing. And I've peaked at 22, but I'm sure a few those were half-assed so probably more like 18 ....Pathetic, I know.
JustMe8485 7 months ago
@JustMe8485,
If your arms give out and you're laying on the floor, the test stops there. The push-ups you completed are counted. There are two authorized resting positions so you don't have to keep doing your push-ups until your arms collapse.
nationalguard 7 months ago
he makes it look so damn easy
nicberthoud 8 months ago 2
1:28
Now, his arms are straight to the body, usualy people however bend their army so they go out on the sides, you know what i mean??
What kind of push up is army? Straight arms backward when going down or army bent to the side when going down?
JSLegoMaster 8 months ago
i do them twice a week. im slaking
seyned89 9 months ago
can i do this indoors, or do i need to do it in front of a hummer and two tanks outside?
gratler 9 months ago
hes so buff he could do pushups all day long.lol
mdodt16 10 months ago
Can I do pushups everyday? Or do a need to rest 1 or 2 days.
mrpower328 10 months ago 2
@mrpower328 You can do push-ups everyday! Keep in mind, that it is a good idea to have a day off occasionally to let your body rest!
nationalguard 10 months ago
@nationalguard Thanks for the info. Your videos are great.
mrpower328 10 months ago
@mrpower328 everyday
MrNumberman123 9 months ago
You are a ledge :)
SigInnes 11 months ago
i swear he gets bigger in every video haha
TekNacho 11 months ago
He has Cena arms
smildonfatalis1 1 year ago
i am 14 years old and i can do 60 perfect pushups and i do it everyday is this good for me? and what is beter perfect pushups,regular or normal?
faisy8 1 year ago
@faisy8 dont do them every day give 1 day recovery between them to let your muscles repair and a perfect push up is what you should do every time you do pushups
AIRSOFTandskate 11 months ago
Hooah!
Vick5930 1 year ago
Staff Sergeant Ken you need to go regular Army they could use your PT knowledge. I ETS'd in 2008 let me just tell ya the unit I was in the PT was a joke, lot's of failures, sick call rangers and soldiers who just didn't care. These are great videos, keep putting them out.
Bryansnod 1 year ago
Hooah
MrLoadke 1 year ago
that's amazing how he is'nt brething heavy from those...
norrisrockchan 1 year ago
Nice!
brotdw 1 year ago
the guy looks like my trainer *~*
freakygirl1408 1 year ago
great :D
kvrocksbat 1 year ago
i love how he's "demonstrating" a perfect pushup the whole time he's talking... god dang man
FutureLinebakr 1 year ago
just a lil quetsion, how many pushups do you do?
Th3Tunn3ttu 1 year ago
Best to keep fit!@
fixdeluxe1 1 year ago
jesus, talking so smoothly while doing fast yet smooth push-ups....this guy is really something lol
expIorer5148 1 year ago
Heads up bro you can sag in the middle. It says so in the FM 21-20: "AN ALTERED, FRONT-LEANING REST POSITION IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED REST POSITION. THAT IS, YOU MAY SAG IN THE MIDDLE OR FLEX YOUR BACK. WHEN FLEXING YOUR BACK, YOU MAY BEND YOUR KNEES, BUT NOT TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING MOST OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT WITH YOUR LEGS."
usarmy90 1 year ago
@eddylalo99,
That is an incredible start! Continue to watch Sergeant Ken Weichert's fitness videos and you'll be way ahead of the game as you get older! HOOAH!
nationalguard 1 year ago
@nationalguard excuse me but can u help me because since i have started doing push ups with my elbows in my left shoulder clicks when i go down do you know what could cause this and could it be just because i do them to often?
AIRSOFTandskate 10 months ago
Sgt , I am 15 and I can do 46 Prush-ups in one minute and 58 pushups continuesly , is that a good start or what can I do to improve?
eddylalo99 1 year ago
Good!
DudeStrength 1 year ago
he does them hella fast, aint it better to take it slow?
Zambia95 1 year ago
Sgt, I got a 405 on my last APFT: 111, 121, and a 10:36. how do I get my sit ups faster? I feel like I'm stuck at around 120 and as for my push ups, I mainly use my chest muscles so should i train my triceps more or what? Thanks
triathlonjoe 1 year ago
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Stevix1989 1 year ago
On the Army Fitness test manual it says your arms must be parrallel to the ground when you do the down phase (going down). This sergeant says your elbows must go above your rib cage. Which is it? Or is he recommending you go down farther than just being arms parrallel to ground on downphase just to ensure that you can meet the army requirements (meaning going a bit farther than correct is insurance policy that you are well enough)?
JZ2001JC 1 year ago
@JZ2001JC I've always been told 90 degrees.
triathlonjoe 1 year ago
How many push ups would be considered a good number to start off with when one starts doing push ups? And by how many push ups should one go increasing by?
rushgeddylee 1 year ago
@rushgeddylee
You should work yourself up to at least the minimum requirements to pass the PT test, and preferably much more. If you are going to start working out, remember to make sure that you keep good form. You'll do a lot more push ups that what you need if you do them incorrectly.
nationalguard 1 year ago
@nationalguard thank you very much. im going to start working out now! =D
rushgeddylee 1 year ago
@nationalguard Hello sir, I started on the push up imrpovement routine of sgt ken but the problem is that I am not able to do more than 80 or 85 push ups and that too with 8 to 10 seconds break after each arm extension. I am 20 years old. Would you say that is alright or I need to change what I am doing? If yes, then what should I do?
ravi00090 1 year ago
@ravi00090
80-85 push ups is excellent. You may have hit a plateau and could slightly change up your work out, such as widening your grip or offsetting one hand. You are doing a great job and keep up the hard work!
nationalguard 1 year ago
@nationalguard Thank you, videos like this are an inspiration to people around the world. Keep uploading such vids, thank you :)
ravi00090 1 year ago
@nationalguard I can do 2000 consecutively
miketysoncantpunch 1 year ago
@ravi00090 try doing 100 star jumps and 5 minits of shadow boxing, thats cardio it will help u improve push ups elped me i could only do 30 nw i can do 60
bellyzbad 1 year ago
@nationalguard what is the requirement to pass?
piggydoo 8 months ago
hey guys, i sometimes don't know if im doing a push up the right way. If your posture is slightly up or down just slightly, will it effect your results?
m1grand70 1 year ago
@SicilianStyle,
That should be fine as long as it not to drastic.
nationalguard 1 year ago
I've always had a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. Do my hands need to be parallel to each other? When I do my pushups my left hand seems to be up a bit further than my right hand is. Is that a problem?
SicilianStyle 1 year ago
And how do you know if you are getting low enough without watching your upper arms all the time??
Sheik06 1 year ago
@Sheik06,
Without watching your arms, just make sure your elbows form a 90 degree angle as you're going down.
nationalguard 1 year ago
@nationalguard But then i need to keep watching my elbows all the time? :s
Sheik06 1 year ago
how many do you need to pass the AFPT?
callofduty8301947 1 year ago
@callofduty8301947,
The required amount to pass will vary by age and gender. You can click on our "Talk to a Soldier" Tab to chat with a live Hero on Call Soldier who can provide you with your specific requirements.
nationalguard 1 year ago
get some!!!!!!
shootingman99 1 year ago
som ppl say if u do puchup slow is better if u do fast ??
CubanBaby585 1 year ago
@CubanBaby585
faster is better if you are just doing a test and want to get the most, slow otherwise
shootingman99 1 year ago
You looks like my programmer teacher :D He's almost as fit as you...
gottn211 1 year ago
when i did full pushups my chest is so thick that it didnt look like i was going down all the way on my APFT even though i actually hit the ground after rep 5 to prove it but they only counted like 30 of my 50 reps. they dont allow you to take it again either God forbid a drill sergeant ever made a stupid mistake
0587dave 1 year ago
what muscles does this acually work? i know its the arms but what muscles?
MrgotPump 1 year ago
@MrgotPump dsad
brett81828182 1 year ago
@MrgotPump Your pectoralis majors, and your triceps.
Black0nWhite 1 year ago
this mr.clean look a like is no joke..
KuffeyIsACuuchie 2 years ago 40
Brute!
mrzilla 2 years ago
I thought you were able to sag your back for a rest position.
Quote from FM 21-20
"An altered, front-leaning rest position is the only authorized rest position. That is, you may sag in the middle or flex your back. When flexing your back, you may bend your knees, but not to such an extent that you are supporting most of your body weight with your legs. If this occurs, your performance will be terminated."
Hockeydudebucs16 2 years ago
Your quote from Army Field Manual 21-20 is correct. This is a push-up TRAINING program. Sagging your back is a movement that is not recommended (contra-indicated). HOOAH!
startfitness 2 years ago
It doesn't matter what's recommended. A soldier follows the regs or he doesn't.
DrewDawg50 2 years ago
Sagging of the lower back is a contra-indicated movement that will cause strain in the quadratus lumborum muscles. Although the FM 21-20 does allow it during the APFT as one of the authorized rest periods, it is not recommended. Keep in mind, that there is a difference between recommended movements and authorized actions.
OperationFitToFight 2 years ago
I'll try it later. mmmmm k.
JeremyPresley 2 years ago 31
@JeremyPresley lol.
breathein4luck15 1 year ago