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Standing Power Throw (SPT): Guide to Technique, Scoring and Training
The Standing Power Throw (SPT) measures explosive strength by requiring participants to throw a weighted ball backward overhead for maximum distance. Many people look up

Two Mile Run (2MR): Guide to Army Fitness Test Standards and Performance Tips
The Two Mile Run (2MR) is the endurance event of the Army Fitness Test and measures aerobic capacity, stamina, and mental toughness. Many soldiers and

Plank (PLK): Guide to Army Fitness Test Event, Standards and Training Tips
The Plank (PLK) is a core-strength endurance event introduced as part of the Army Fitness Test to measure a soldier’s ability to maintain a stable,

Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC): Complete Guide for the AFT
The Sprint-Drag-Carry event is one of the most physically demanding parts of the AFT, designed to measure speed, power, agility, and strength—often all within the

Hand Release Push Up (HRP): Complete Guide for the AFT
The Hand Release Push Up (HRP) is an upper-body strength and endurance event used in the AFT, the updated version of the Army Combat Fitness

3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL): Complete Guide for AFT Performance
The 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift is one of the primary strength events included in the AFT, the updated version of the Army Combat Fitness Test.