ACFT – New Army PT Test

Exercises

Army PRT Exercises Table of Contents


Max Deadlift Army PRT Exercises

The Best Exercises for Max Deadlift

Perform these exercises to increase your 3 Rep Max Deadlift.

Top 5 Equipment Exercises

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  1. Deadlift Barbell
  2. Squat Barbell
  3. Lunge Barbell / Lunge Kettlebell
  4. Romain Deadlift
  5. Bent Over Rows

Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises

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  1. Squat Jump
  2. Squat
  3. Lunge
  4. Pull Up / Chin Up
  5. Glute-Ham Raise

Top 10 Army PRT Exercises for the Max Deadlift

Full Exercise List – Equipment Needed

Alphabetical Order – The Best Exercises to Increase Your Max Deadlift

Full Exercise List – Bodyweight (No Equipment)

Single-Leg Touchdowns

Do Not Use Kettlebell or Weight


Standing Power Throw Army PRT Exercises

Perform these exercises to increase your Standing Power Throw.

Top 5 Equipment Exercises

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  1. Band Power Throw
  2. Kettlebell Swing
  3. Dead Up-Right Row
  4. Hang Cleans
  5. Front Squat & Press

Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises

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  1. Squat Jump
  2. Long Jump
  3. Lunge Jump
  4. Glute-Hip Raise
  5. Burpee

The Best Army PRT Exercises for Standing Power Throw

Full Exercise List – Equipment Needed

Alphabetical Order

Below are more exercises you can perform to increase your Standing Power Throw score.

Full Exercise List – Bodyweight (No Equipment)

Single-Leg Touchdowns

Do not use weight/kettlebell


Hand Release Push Up Army PRT Exercises

Perform these exercises to increase your Hand Release Push Ups.

Quick Tip

Top 5 Equipment Exercises

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  1. Band Assist Push Ups
  2. Band Resist Push Ups
  3. Plyo Push Ups w/ Equipment
    1. Side to Side Plyo Push Up
    2. In/Outs Plyo Push Up
  4. Med Ball Push Ups
  5. Shoulder Raises
    1. Front Raises
    2. Lateral Raises

Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises

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  1. Plyo Push Ups
    1. Regular Plyo Push Up
    2. Front Clap Plyo Push Up
  2. Push Ups – All Variations
    1. Knee Push Up
    2. Wide Push Up
    3. Hand Release Push Up
    4. Close Hands Push Up
  3. Push Up on Incline
    1. High Incline Push Up = Easy
    2. Low Incline Push Up = Harder
  4. Push Ups Feet on Incline
  5. Body Triceps Extention

The Best Army PRT Exercises for Hand Release Push Up

Full Exercise List – Equipment Needed

The Best Exercises with equipment to Increase Your Hand Release Push Ups.

Alphabetical Order

Full Exercise List – Bodyweight (No Equipment)

Alphabetical Order

Below are more exercises you can perform to increase your Hand Release Push Up score.

Dive Bombers

Do not use sandbags


Sprint Drag Carry Army PRT Exercises

Top 5 Equipment Exercises

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  1. Sled Drag
  2. Farmer’s Walk or Run
  3. Car Push
  4. Band Sprints (Back and Forth)
  5. Lunge Walk
    1. Sandbag Lunge Walk
    2. Kettlebell Lunge Walk

Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises

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  1. Sprints
  2. Side Shuffling
  3. Lunge Jump
  4. Squat Jump
  5. Burpee

The Best Army PRT Exercises for Sprint Drag Carry

Perform these exercises to increase your Hand Release Push Ups.

Full Exercise List – Equipment Needed

Alphabetical Order – The Best Exercises with equipment to Increase Your Sprint Drag Carry Score.

Full Exercise List – Bodyweight (No Equipment)

Alphabetical Order – The Best Bodyweight Exercises (NO equipment) to Increase Your Sprint Drag Carry Score.

Burp (No Jumping)

Toe Taps

Do not use Med Ball. Find elevated surfaces like a curb.


Plank Army Army PRT Exercises

  • Transverse Abdominus
  • Abdominals
  • Obliques
  • Low Back

The Best Army PRT Exercises for Plank

Perform these exercises to increase your Plank time

Top 5 Equipment Exercises

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  1. Barbell Rollout
  2. Weighted Plank
  3. Twists w/ Plate
  4. Get-Ups w/ Kettlebell
  5. Swings w/ Kettlebell

Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises

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  1. -The REAL V-up
  2. -Bicycle Kicks
  3. -Dragon Flag
  4. -Flutter Kicks
  5. -Front Leaning Rest Position

Full Exercises List Plank Army PRT (Bodyweight)

  1. Crunch
  2. Bicycle Kicks
  3. Plank
  4. “The REAL” V-up
  5. Supermans
  6. American twist
  7. Side crunch
  8. Dragon Flag
  9. Knee Hugs
  10. Front Leaning Rest Position
  11. Flutter Kicks
  12. Side Plank
  13. Reverse Crunch
  14. Hands to Sky

Full Exercises ListCore Army PRT (with Equipment)

  1. American Twist with Plate
    • Options: Sandbag, Kettlebell, Med Ball
  2. Over Head Side Bends with Plate
    • Options: Kettlebell, Sandbag, Med Ball
  3. American Get-Ups with Kettlebell
    • Options:
      • Sandbag
      • Plate
  4. Wood Chop with Med Ball
    • Options: Plate, Sandbag, Bands
  5. Rotational Twists with Band
  6. Pull-Throughs with Band
  7. Power Throw with Band
  8. Good Mornings with Band
  9. Swings with Kettlebell 2 Arms
  10. Ab Rollout Barbell
    • Options: Wheel

2 Mile Run Army PRT Exercises

When it comes to getting a faster 2 mile run time, sticking to a proper running program is key.

Weight loss and core exercises are known to aid in lowering run times. Click on the link to see all conditioning and core exercises.


Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises

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  1. Run/Jog (with Good Form)
  2. Sprints
  3. Plank
  4. Supermans
  5. Glute Hip Raise

Top 5 Equipment Exercises

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  1. Speed Jump Rope
  2. Single Leg Touch-Down
  3. Sandbag Lunges
  4. Deadlift with Barbell
  5. American Get-Ups with Kettlebell

The Best Army PRT Exercises for the 2 Mile Run

Perform these exercises to increase your 2 Mile Run time.


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