Physical Readiness Test (PRT) exercise form

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For the PRT, is the form for push-ups and sit-ups the same as for the CFA? Also, are the push-ups and sit-ups administered with a cadence?
 
2 minutes of crunches - (a shipmate holds your feet and counts) 65 is minimum, 101 is maximum
2 minutes of pushups - (a shipmate watches and counts off) 45 is minimum, 101 is maximum (20/85 for females)
1-1/2 mile run - 10:30 minimum, 8:15 maximum (12:40 - 9:35 for females)

You will do a PRT when you report, and another at the end of PS, with another at the end of each semester while you're there.
In other words, you will do the PRT ten (10) times - assuming that you pass each time on the first try.

If you haven't read this yet, it has good information: https://www.usna.edu/PlebeSummer/_files/documents/2013/2017 Exercise Routine.pdf
 
Thank you THP. Is the form for crunches arms crossed and elbows touch mid thigh? Also, we do the reps at our own speed right?
 
Just another ‘tidbit’....if you are injured, on a chit, you will make up the PRT at a different time. DS has only done one so far at the assigned company time (illness, injury, illness).
 
23lt you are correct. Sometimes grading can be very strict and other times not as much. Really depends on number of proctors and Mids. If you look through the USNA Social media accounts they actually have picture and video of the Brigade taking it. Most failures are the run.
 
Does USNA still have their 10 minute requirement or have they aligned with the rest of the Navy?

Curious how that’s evolved throughout the years, as fitness test changes are only second to uniform changes in the World’s Finest Navy.
 
To put it bluntly, the form standards for the PRT at the Academy are a joke. The average pushup score is somehow 93. Everyone’s strategy is to crank out half-reps as quickly possible. Similar situation for the situps. The Academy is actually planning on making its own fitness test for this reason, with cadence pushups, a timed static plank, and a 2 mile run.

The main thing to focus on when training is the run. You need to run 1.5 miles in 10:30 for a male. If you keep in shape year round it shouldn’t be too difficult. Key is to not slack, as that’s when you lose your base of fitness and things become much harder.
 
Here goes the ‘when I was a Mid’... they were very strict on grading. It wasn’t uncommon to hear... ‘that doesn’t count’ or ‘11,11, 11...’. We usually had a proctor for every 4 groups of test partners, so 8 Mids. We also took the PRT during reform of each semester, so right before classes started each semester for those we aren’t familiar with reform weeks. If you had been underway or were a slacker on leave.... it could suck especially if you had been away from the heat and humidity awhile. I like they moved it later in the semester. No reason for someone to fail, plenty of time to prep.
 
Last year, they did their PRT on the Thursday before PPW. I was aghast (aghast I say!) at the push-ups that were being counted. I shot some video, because I was so shocked that these Plebes would allow each other to get away with that sort of thing. It was embarrassing.
 
It is normal for them to take one at the end of Plebe Summer. That has been going on for decades. A lot of detailers will take it then too... well because most are in decent shape from daily PEP and easier to just get it done.
 
I agree that push-up standards can be very objective by graders (good and bad) and that test takers often get credit for half push-ups or no credit for good push-ups etc... The ARMY is going to implement a new PFT that will include a new type of “hand release” push-up. I think it looks great, and will be very effective in equalizing the grading.

https://www.military.com/video/spec...ushup-new-army-field-test-rules/5853338763001
 
Subjective grading is the problem not objective, (what was autocorrect thinking?!)

But the bottom line is, always practice the event using perfect form. Your muscles will develop better as well. If you practice focusing on quantity of reps over quality of reps, you will likely be disappointed by your grader.
Just as it was mentioned about the run, practice running in all weather conditions, time of day, being tired, and add some hills to your route once in awhile.
 
2 minutes of crunches - (a shipmate holds your feet and counts) 65 is minimum, 101 is maximum
2 minutes of pushups - (a shipmate watches and counts off) 45 is minimum, 101 is maximum (20/85 for females)
1-1/2 mile run - 10:30 minimum, 8:15 maximum (12:40 - 9:35 for females)

You will do a PRT when you report, and another at the end of PS, with another at the end of each semester while you're there.
In other words, you will do the PRT ten (10) times - assuming that you pass each time on the first try.

If you haven't read this yet, it has good information: https://www.usna.edu/PlebeSummer/_files/documents/2013/2017 Exercise Routine.pdf
DS did average on his PRT at the end of Plebe Summer. Does he have one more opportunity first semester to do the PRT for a grade? He's been looking at the requirements for the Honors lists and would like to improve his grade if possible.
 
"The Academy is actually planning on making its own fitness test for this reason, with cadence pushups, a timed static plank, and a 2 mile run."

I have also heard that cadence pushups are on the horizon for PRT and I think that will be a welcome change.
 
I believe the Plebes this summer did cadence push ups as a test group. In regards to your DS retaking the PRT, I doubt they got to redo it. Your DS is the best resource for that answer. The Brigade took their PRT I believe last weekend.
 
I believe the Plebes this summer did cadence push ups as a test group. In regards to your DS retaking the PRT, I doubt they got to redo it. Your DS is the best resource for that answer. The Brigade took their PRT I believe last weekend.
Thanks for the reply. I thought the PRT he took at the end of Plebe Summer was the "official" one for this semester, but some other posts mentioned PRTs at the end of the semester. I'll check with him. It was just something i was thinking about after a conversation we had.
 
For Plebes, the PRT they took at the end of summer counts for Fall semester-according to my Plebe
 
Beyond, that guide doesn’t completely apply to USNA. It is intended for the Fleet PRT.
 
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