No more sit-ups: Army to introduce new PT test in 2020
After more than 30 years, the Army is moving away from the Army Physical Fitness Test.Sit-ups, pushups and a 2-mile run as an indicator of physical fitness will be phased out of the force by October 2020.In place of the Army Physical Fitness Test, the Army will introduce the Army Combat Fitness Test.A 2-mile run will cap the new test, too, but that’s where the similarities end.The new fitness test will feature a strength dead lift; standing power throw; […]
