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Army AFT Prep

Hand-release push-ups, the plank, and the conditioning behind them.

A 6-week bodyweight progression for the two calisthenics events of the Army Fitness Test (the AFT, which replaced the ACFT in June 2025) — hand-release push-ups and the plank — with conditioning work alongside. Doesn't cover the deadlift, sprint-drag-carry, or run.

What you get

  • —6-week phased progression: movement standards → volume → test-week taper
  • —Video for hand-release push-ups, the plank, and every supporting movement
  • —Clear notes on which AFT events this circuit does and doesn't train
  • —Direct hand-off into the printable PFT sheet for tracking

Prefer the simpler, write-up-only version instead? See the free AFT prep circuit.

Curriculum

How the program is structured

Phase 1 — Movement Standards

Learn the hand-release push-up and a strict plank properly.

Hand-Release Push-Ups

Lower all the way down, lift both hands off the floor briefly, then press back up — the Army Fitness Test standard, removes any bounce out of the bottom.

Plank Hold

Forearms down, straight line from head to heels, brace the core.

Bodyweight Squats

Feet shoulder-width, sit hips back and down, drive through heels.

Phase 2 — Volume & Conditioning

Add rounds and mixed conditioning work.

Mountain Climbers

Hands under shoulders, drive knees to chest quickly, keep hips low.

Plank Hold

Forearms down, straight line from head to heels, brace the core.

Jump Squats

Squat down, explode straight up, land soft with bent knees.

Phase 3 — Test-Week Taper

Reduce volume, sharpen pace, arrive fresh for test day.

Hand-Release Push-Ups

Lower all the way down, lift both hands off the floor briefly, then press back up — the Army Fitness Test standard, removes any bounce out of the bottom.

Plank Hold

Forearms down, straight line from head to heels, brace the core.

5 movements, 3 phases — videos are in production. Everything above works today with the written cue and the free tools linked throughout this site.

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See the other programs

Foundations, the 30-Day Transformation, Navy SEAL PST Prep, and Army AFT Prep.