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Hand release pushups, minimum 30 reps; Leg tucks, minimum 5 reps; 3 Mile run in under 24 minutes. [10] [2] All students unable to complete the Sapper Physical Fitness Test will not be admitted further into the course. In the FY 22, this accounted for 18% of all drops from the course. [12]
As part of the Fit to Fight program, the Air Force adopted a more stringent physical fitness assessment in 2004 and replaced the annual ergo-cycle (stationary bike) test that the Air Force had used for several years. [1] [2] Results are stored in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and accessible via the AF Portal. [3]
The testing events are conducted in accordance with standards detailed in Army FM 7–22: Army Physical Readiness Training.Prior to the start of each event, the standard is read aloud, followed by a demonstration in which an individual demonstrates both the correct exercise and any disqualifying behaviors which would make the exercise incorrect.
It consists of six exercises: a medicine-ball throw, hand-release pushups, deadlifts, a 2-mile run, sprint-drag-carry exercises, and leg tucks or planks.
Holding a plank in pushup position will help you develop the core strength needed for a regular pushup. Get into plank position with your palms on the mat and your arms and legs straight.
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Hand Release Push-Up: Soldiers execute as many hand release push-ups as possible within two minutes. One repetition of a hand release push-up is started at the prone, pushing the body up and lowering back down, fully extending the arms to the sides and putting the arms back under the shoulder. Soldiers may be stopped early for breaking proper form.
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