ACFT ACFT Physical Fitness Standards & Grading Criteria 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift event, what is the starting weight on the trap bar?
- 60 lbs
- 80 lbs (Correct answer)
- 110 lbs
- 135 lbs
Correct answer: 80 lbs
The deadlift begins with the trap bar set at 80 lbs, and the Soldier may increase the weight in subsequent attempts to achieve a maximum 3-rep lift.
Question 2: What is the maximum weight a Soldier may attempt in the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift?
- 340 lbs (Correct answer)
- 400 lbs
- 420 lbs
- 500 lbs
Correct answer: 340 lbs
The 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift has a maximum scoring weight of 340 lbs, which corresponds to 100 points on the ACFT score chart.
Question 3: For the Standing Power Throw, the medicine ball weighs how many pounds?
- 8 lbs
- 10 lbs (Correct answer)
- 12 lbs
- 14 lbs
Correct answer: 10 lbs
Soldiers use a 10-pound medicine ball for the Standing Power Throw, throwing it backward over their head for maximum distance.
Question 4: What is the maximum number of attempts a Soldier receives in the Standing Power Throw?
- 1
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 4
Correct answer: 2
Soldiers receive 2 attempts at the Standing Power Throw, and the better of the two distances is recorded as their official score.
Question 5: In the Hand-Release Push-Up event, what must Soldiers do between each repetition?
- Pause for one second in the up position
- Fully extend arms and lift hands off the ground (Correct answer)
- Touch their chest to the ground and hold for one count
- Return to the starting plank position briefly
Correct answer: Fully extend arms and lift hands off the ground
After lowering to the ground, Soldiers must fully extend their arms outward and lift their hands off the ground before performing the next push-up.
Question 6: The Sprint-Drag-Carry event requires Soldiers to complete how many 50-meter shuttle lanes?
- 4
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 6
- 10
Correct answer: 5
The Sprint-Drag-Carry consists of 5 shuttle lanes of 50 meters each (sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint) for a total of 250 meters traveled.
ACFT ACFT Physical Fitness Standards & Grading Criteria 2
In the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift event, what is the starting weight on the trap bar?