Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test is the ideal resource to help you assess your readiness and train for the Arm
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Table of contents :
Introduction
Part I All About the ACFT
1 The Army Combat Fitness Test
2 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift
3 Standing Power Throw
4 Hand Release Push-up–Arm Extension
5 Sprint-Drag-Carry
6 Leg Tuck
7 Two-Mile Run
Part II The Science Behind Training
8 Training Principles
9 Components of Performance
Part III Preparation and Programming
10 Your Current State of Readiness
11 Training Plan Considerations
12 Sample Training Plans
Part IV Workout and Exercise Descriptions
13 Warm-Up
14 Power Exercises
15 Lower Body Pulling Exercises
16 Lower Body Pushing Exercises
17 Upper Body Pulling Exercises
18 Upper Body Pushing Exercises
19 Trunk Exercises
20 Conditioning
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Glossary
Suggested Resources
About the NSCA
About the Authors
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