Joined the army

[GreqqSTARxRAW]

Didnt find the right section to post all the questions at once so i guess ill do it here..

I'm 18 and yesterday i joined the army, ive gotta do my tests february 5th and my tests are :

running 2400meters (1.5mile? used a converter..)
25 pushups in 1 minute
20 situps in 1 minute
400 personal yes/no questions to get to know me
and some sort of exam

First of all, running the 2400 would be hard but no problem, the 20situps re easy as it can be, questions even more, exam is no problem, but the 25 pushups, jezus, i can barely do 5 pushups now :s and i need to do 25.. in 1 minute.. any idea how im gonna do that in 1 month?

PLUS my BMI is a little high they say, i need to lose +-5kg (11pounds)
also in 1 month, they do count in musscle mass so probably dont have to do the full 11 pound, or at least i hope..
But i have no idea what diet to het to lose that, in only 1 month :s

Im starting to day with running blocks, im gonna get my weights on friday..

what to do

[MaNiCC]

You seriously cant do 25 pushups, do like two sets of ten in morning same at night, then increase each set by five each day, your max number of reps in a minute should go up

[CanYouDigIt]

if you're looking to do steroids for the key out of this mess it's not.

if you can't do 25 pushups in 1 minute, then start going to the gym and working out your arms/chest,

pushups are easier to do then situps, last time I did the test, I did 30 sitsup 1 minute, and 75 pushups in 1 minute.

[Dont wanna be old]

Military push ups are with arms close to the body . Much easier to do than having elbows out in the traditional fashion .
If you pass doing the minimum the basic training days will be a struggle .
I would start ASAP .

[tballz]

Barely 5 pushups but you can run 1.5 miles no problem?

[Kibble]

To get a 'respectable' score on your fitness test you need to be able to do:

Pushups: 70 (in 2 minutes)
Situps: 75 (in 2 minutes)
2 Mile Run: 14:00 or below

Make that your goal. If you can do that is basic training, you will earn mad respect

[Kibble]

Any questions about the Army- just ask.
I joined at 18 years old. Deployed to Iraq a month after basic in 2003. Once again in 2006. MOS is 11B(Infantry). Currently an E-6. Been through it all in the last 6 years, so I am sure I can offer some mentorship lol. I love helpin out my brothers in the Army

[GreqqSTARxRAW]

Any questions about the Army- just ask.
I joined at 18 years old. Deployed to Iraq a month after basic in 2003. Once again in 2006. MOS is 11B(Infantry). Currently an E-6. Been through it all in the last 6 years, so I am sure I can offer some mentorship lol. I love helpin out my brothers in the Army

well, msn would be great then mate
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I'm also going for infantry (stormfuselier)


And ye im starting tomorow with the weights

[Kibble]

Benchpress and decline-situps will help you out big time. Make sure to hit the treadmil for about 20 minutes after each workout

[GreqqSTARxRAW]

Benchpress and decline-situps will help you out big time. Make sure to hit the treadmil for about 20 minutes after each workout

What about just regular weightlifts + decline situps and running on the dike

[Hard.On]

I hope you will not be defending any of us in north america
we prefer to fight against those who cannot do five push ups



Just go to the gym for an hour a day and u'll just magically be able to do that many push ups/ It doesnt matter what u do

[dangerous dan]

greqq...are you from the uk????

[dec11]

I hope you will not be defending any of us in north america
we prefer to fight against those who cannot do five push ups



Just go to the gym for an hour a day and u'll just magically be able to do that many push ups/ It doesnt matter what u do

wtf?

[dangerous dan]

10pressups, 9pressups,8pressups....all the way down to 0

that will get you sorted mate...

[GreqqSTARxRAW]

greqq...are you from the uk????

No mate, belgium.

[GreqqSTARxRAW]

I hope you will not be defending any of us in north america
we prefer to fight against those who cannot do five push ups

Oii mate, you should realy give that site where you get your jokes!

shittyones.com?

[charlesriley]

Any questions about the Army- just ask.
I joined at 18 years old. Deployed to Iraq a month after basic in 2003. Once again in 2006. MOS is 11B(Infantry). Currently an E-6. Been through it all in the last 6 years, so I am sure I can offer some mentorship lol. I love helpin out my brothers in the Army

hey bigKuntry thanks bro, also i think i may have asked but will i be tested for roids in the military??



me 2 although i am a e-3 18x-ray in Delayed Entry. i shipp march,

start doin 50 push ups and 50 sit ups every night before bed, after 2 weeks they will be necessary to fall asleep and help you get to a goodish level.


i do 100 pushups and 150 sit ups every night before bed

whats your MOS and shipp off date??

[The Chew]

You have your work cut out for you brother. Be consistent but train smart, don't hurt yourself before you ship.

Also, like BigKuntry1984 said, you need to set your goals well above the minimum. You should be maxing the full apft before you ship (or at least 270+). Good luck, finding a mentor might be a good idea.

[Bored_in_iraq]

If your a 18 xray be prepared to be treated like shit when you get to your ODA, you pretty much get handed E6 when you make it out the Q course. If you make it through selection..

[jc95605]

I wish i would have met all these Soldiers when i was in. Did Army for 4yrs trying to go back. What you like the decline situps for? I guess i'm slacking, i only got a 275 on my PT test. Damn 2 mile run!