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To jump right to the registration button, scroll down. Otherwise, allow me to show my appreciation for those who serve first.



Appreciation for the Armed Forces



A Weekend Warrior friend of mine (and client member) showed me the new Army Combat Fitness Test, and asked how she might modify her training to be ready on test day.



I've wanted to do more to support active and retired military and first responders for a while, so her question got me thinking...



"What if I could offer a 12-week training plan that will help soldiers not only pass the ACFT, but dominate it?" Not only that. What if by the end, I could lead them all to fighting fit?



That led to the Tom Nikkola Strength & Conditioning ACFT Program, which I'll outline below.



I have much appreciation for those who serve, or who have served in the military and as first responders. My father served in the Army in Vietnam, and later in the National Guard.



His last day in the field was May 27, 1969. This is the Red Warriors Battle Report May 27, 1969.






The interesting thing is, I don't believe my dad ever showed me the battle report. I found it when I Googled my dad (Warren Nikkola) for this article. It's not something he talks much about, and to my knowledge, has never mentioned his Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, and Silver Star outside of the one time I found them in a drawer at home.












In his mid-70's today, retired Captain Warren Nikkola still has shrapnel in his back from that battle, May 27, 1969.



I've never served myself. Unfortunately, the thought never crossed my mind when I was thinking of college. As I've gotten older, though, I've felt a greater desire to do more for those who do serve, as well as those who've served and sacrificed.



I hope by offering this training plan at a ridiculous discount to those who serve, it can be a very small way to give back.



With all that said, I hope this article and training program serves as a small token of appreciation for those who put themselves in harm's way.




Free ACFT Training Program



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Note: There is no hand-holding or coddling included in this or any other of my online personal training programs.




How the Army Combat Fitness Test Works



The Army Combat Fitness Test lasts a little less than an hour. It includes six parts, in the order listed below.



1. Test Deadlift 3-Rep Max (Trap Bar)




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcxGLmmbZYA




This test is completed with a trap bar/hex bar.



You'll have 10 minutes to warm up on the deadlift, increasing your load and preparing to lift the weight you've chosen for your 3-rep max, before the ACFT officially begins.



This isn't a lazy 3RM, where you lift the bar, and then drop it on the ground before you pick it up again. You hang onto the bar throughout the set, and kiss the ground with the plates between reps.



The deadlift test takes a total of five minutes, and then you'll get a 2-minute break, before hitting the next station.



2. Standing Power Throw




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcDiEr3Meds




Facing away from the target, you'll start with a 10-lb. medicine ball in hand. Then, you'll bend down like you're doing a kettlebell swing, and explode up, tossing the ball behind you as far as possible.