Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test

Description

Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test is the ideal resource to help you assess your readiness and train for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). Because soldiers operate on a three-dimensional battlefield where physical demands are often variable and unpredictable, the Army’s revised physical test provides a more diverse measurement of a soldier’s physical abilities than its predecessor. But if you are one of the 200,000 annual recruits or the 1.2 million active duty soldiers who must pass these new protocols, this diverse test may bring anxiety and uneasiness. That is where this essential guide can help. Backed by the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test is the first book on the market to address the requirements of the ACFT and provide you with the tools you need to be prepared for testing day. Consisting of six events—the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Standing Power Throw, Hand Release Push-Up–Arm Extension, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Leg Tuck, and Two-Mile Run—the ACFT will test physical characteristics that you can develop and cultivate with the training guidelines in this book. For each testing event, you’ll find a description of the test, instructions on performing the test safely and effectively, and scoring standards so you know the minimum performance requirements to pass and avoid being disqualified on testing day. Introduction Part I    All About the ACFT   1    The Army Combat Fitness Test   2    3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift   3    Standing Power Throw   4    Hand Release Push-up–Arm Extension   5    Sprint-Drag-Carry   6    Leg Tuck   7    Two-Mile Run Part II    The Science Behind Training   8    Training Principles   9    Components of Performance Part III    Preparation and Programming 10    Your Current State of Readiness 11    Training Plan Considerations 12    Sample Training Plans Part IV    Workout and Exercise Descriptions 13    Warm-Up 14    Power Exercises 15    Lower Body Pulling Exercises 16    Lower Body Pushing Exercises 17    Upper Body Pulling Exercises 18    Upper Body Pushing Exercises 19    Trunk Exercises 20    Conditioning Acronyms and Abbreviations Glossary Suggested Resources About the NSCA About the Authors Accessing the Volt Athletics Training App