Army Fitness: The 2026 ACFT Guide

Written by a physical therapist who understands both the demands of the Army Combat Fitness Test and the mechanics of injury-free performance, Army Fitness is a 12-week preparation program designed to get you not just passing — but genuinely strong, resilient, and ready.

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Movement Library

Exercise demonstrations for A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Army Fitness

The Army Ready Movement Library gives you access to demonstrations of the exercises and movements used throughout the 12-week training program.

Use these videos to learn proper technique, understand what each movement is designed to develop, and train with confidence as you prepare for Army fitness testing and Basic Combat Training.

Start where you are. Train with purpose. Build capacity. Stay healthy. Show up ready.

New demonstrations will be added regularly. Check back as the library grows.


Strength & Movement



Hex-Bar Deadlift

Learn proper setup, technique, and execution.


Romanian Deadlift

Learn the hip-hinge pattern and posterior-chain movement.


Goblet Squat

Build lower-body strength while learning squat mechanics.


Bulgarian Split Squat

Develop unilateral strength, balance, and control.


Reverse Lunge

Build single-leg strength and movement control.


Step-Up

Develop lower-body strength and functional movement capacity.


Farmer Carry

Build grip, trunk stability, and loaded-carry capacity.


One-Arm Dumbbell Row

Develop upper-body pulling strength.


Overhead Press

Build upper-body pressing strength and control.


Army Fitness Test Movements

Hand-Release Push-Up


Plank


Sprint-Drag-Carry


2-Mile Run


Running & Conditioning
Running Mechanics

Acceleration

Sprinting

Military Conditioning