My cross country coach always told me that running was 70% mental and 30% physical. Same goes here.

@garrettglauser8824

4 жыл бұрын

Darth Daddy not true when you have shin splints

@nguyenlong7663

4 жыл бұрын

Garrett Glauser still a mental thing though. I still push through my 1.5 mile run even though I can’t even walk normally anymore.

@garrettglauser8824

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Giordano I agree, but I hate these blanket statements that is just mental. Anyone who has ever actually done difficult physical training, I’m not talking about high school sports, I’m talking about swat schools, military selection etc will tell you your mind is not enough. It is 100% physical and 100% mental.

@williamwykoff2525

4 жыл бұрын

@@garrettglauser8824 exactly

@Tikii_9

3 жыл бұрын

@@garrettglauser8824 I remember when I was in Highschool football we would get dress full gear which isnt heavy but it compresses our chest and the helmet makes everything hotter, we would run up and down super tall bleachers and do it with 45 pound weights and sometimes we would have to carry a teammate up.

Thank you man I've lost 47lbs just to enlist this gives me a better moral

Be country strong: running is the most important thing to focus on because it takes the longest to develop. To be a fast distance runner requires a strong core (planks and pushups) abs (situps). Add long walks and doing stairs every second step (just walk them to spare your knees) with 35 lbs weight. But mostly, the time your not working out or running, get a job at UPS, on a farm, or a moving company so you get used to using your body and all the small muscles that dont get covered by basic excercises.

@Jeremy61300

5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Grover I’m a household goods mover do you think cardio wise I’m somewhat in good/decent shape for basic training?

@LegendaryNegroSamurai

4 жыл бұрын

Dude I work at ups now

@MrRed424

3 жыл бұрын

I worked at FedEx for a year loading trucks so I hope that helps :)

@AlexinOslo

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeremy61300 Running requires dedication. Moving objects in short bursts hardens muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons but doesn't develop cardio. At minimum, you should be able to run 5 miles in under 45 minutes to not only be prepared.

I mean I left for basics as an out of shape weeb and I passed. It's not that bad just do push ups on your own

@jordansell10

5 жыл бұрын

41:Your Alcoholic Dad how out of shape were you? I’m 22 and 210 and 6”4

@XXERAARECOOLXX

5 жыл бұрын

StrongerNumber0 you’re not out of shape my guy

@ihatethisusernameupdate

4 жыл бұрын

How hard was it for you at first? And what kind of "out of shape" do you mean?

@jaybenew5655

4 жыл бұрын

Beast Mode never doubt weeb strength

@poiuytrewq11422

4 жыл бұрын

You just tapped into your inner shonen protagonist.

Just hit the gym 4-5 days a week with a classic push/pull split. That’s what I did and basic was CAKE for me

@ihatethisusernameupdate

4 жыл бұрын

I don't like cakes

@joelavalos9148

4 жыл бұрын

Beast Mode same

For those of you that are a little out of shape I'd put big emphasis on using that nighttime to do extra PT. Do it during Firegaurd and CQ. Later on during white phase drill sergeants may even let you go out and workout in groups. Always take advantage of your opportunities.

You ever think about being a recruiter? Also that like to dislike ratio is amazing!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Nope I don’t wanna recruit. That involves trying to convince people to join lol which I don’t wanna do.

@chasemoore1421

6 жыл бұрын

I'm going in the Army as a special forces candidate (18x); got any advice? I know that's not your MOS, I was just wondering if you or anyone had any wisdom for me.

@jacobspassons5249

6 жыл бұрын

I wanna be a 68w

@juliandavis9711

6 жыл бұрын

Matt Ward oh shoot I didn’t even see your reply, thanks for it and I get that 👍🏽. I want to go in as a 68F(Physical Therapy Specialist) would’ve done it sooner but I screwed up at Meps 😂. Told them I was premature, I’m fine now but ya know how it is

@deadtothewxrld

6 жыл бұрын

I've got a buddy who just finished SFAS, also got a friend who's been a seal for 10 years now. A universal principle of all the sof selection processes is JUST DON'T QUIT. Embrace the suck, hug the cactus, however you want to phrase it for yourself. Listen to Jocko podcast and get yourself some leadership knowledge, because they like those qualities too.

Been binging on your vids for months to get ready for basic for the WIARNG! Thanks for all the help

These videos are fr making me feel a lot more comfortable with the decision of joining, very straightforward but not sugar coating or trying to make it seem light

Thanks for the video I’m feeling a little more confident in going to basic now. I Still need to work on planks though

Great advice! Keep up the great content!!

I leave in a month and I’m good with all of these so thank you 👌🏽👌🏽 appreciate this video keep it rolling ✊🏽

This was very helpful! I am planning to enter the Army out of high school so I might as well get into shape while I can!

Instead of trying to meet the bare minimum BCT PT standards, try working towards the Army Ranger PT standards that way you know if you can do that then you can do anything BCT will put you through

Keep making videos man you have future on this Great vid

Thank you for these informal videos matt! Ur awesome

Hey man great videos. You give some very solid and honest advice . You should really consider becoming a recruiter in the AGR your one of the few people on KZread that tell it like it is, no sugar coating and no Bullshit. I intend on joining the NY National Guard after I graduate and thanks to your advice I calculated a score of 280 when I did a PT test on my own? Thank You for all the useful information and advise you put out there.

My biggest concern for basic training (shipping out the 29th of this month), was the 2 mile runs! I am shooting for the PT patch. I quickly got over that concer with regular 11:45-12:30 2 miles. Hopefully I can do well if I head to RAASP! Video are great brother, really easing the post anxiety!

I like these videos, I’m looking forward to join the army.

I can only do like 20 push-up's😂

@desirewilliams972

3 жыл бұрын

@Jorge Rodriguez now I can do 40😂

@aamirm99

3 жыл бұрын

@@desirewilliams972 I can do a solid 4

@aamirm99

3 жыл бұрын

@No time Fo no ho I’m up to about 12 solid ones now

@laptopuse1599

3 жыл бұрын

I can do zero 😂

Great video thank you for making this

"New from Matt Ward" kinda strange to see in notifications, but a certainly welcome change on a very good channel.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s weird for me too 😂

I leave the the 12th of March to become airborne infantry. Fortbenning GA

This is the most helpfull answer to this question iv been able to find

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

:)

thanks for these videos but im thinking on usmc but they really help alot

In the Mar>ne Corps its up to the recruiters to get pooles u] to par.

My son going in marines but your videos very informative

Be aware of the climate you will be going. I did basic at Ft. Benning in August through November. Not much problem because I am from Alabama. The guys from Michigan, Minnesota, etc. had a tough time with the heat and humidity, but they eventually got used to it and it was better in October.

awesome stuff

The only thing im bad at is planks, thank you, great video

@khadijahannsimmons6793

6 жыл бұрын

Mavern Smith they make you do planks at BCT?

Great advice Matt. There is one thing about basic. You will NEVER have any real time that you are not under physical strain. We were at double time every movement the formation made. Rifle was carried at port arms and never slung. When we stopped, we were at attention or parade rest. No sitting, rarely did we take seats for a block if instruction. Sleep deprived and physical stress takes a toll. We trained 6.5 days per week. It us doable and you are giving advice I wish I had before I shipped. Keep up the great wotk and congrstulations on becoming a 2Lt.

@yomamaisaniceperson2707

5 жыл бұрын

When did you go through?

love your vids man keep it up leaving to fort benning in the am

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@Michael-wy6fh

6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Montgomery good luck dude hope it doesnt suck horribly haha

I’m enlisting in 10 days. You help ease my mind. I’m a bit on the skinny side. So I’m trying to eat more calories and exercise so I’m ready to start basic after meps.

I went into the marine corp with a 27:10 pft and went from 245 lbs to 195 lbs in less than 8 weeks!

I'm a Gulf War vet (85-92). When I wentin, I did no prep. As long as I could do situps and pushups, I was good. Basic will make you stronger. i went barely being able to do 3 pushups and maybe 10 good situps. By the end of basic I could do 70 pushups and 66 situps. Standards are different for women, but not by much.

heading to meps Tuesday the 16th, after that I go to ft benning 11x

Wearing a weighted vest or putting a sandbag on your back can help so much with planks

"But it's genetics, I can't help that I am fat, fat is beautiful and if they don't let my 400 pounds of glory into the army it's fatphobia! I should really blog about how their bigotry kicked me out!"

@jerichosamurai

5 жыл бұрын

Cringe.

@stephenschuster9929

5 жыл бұрын

He was number one!

@NovaHDPvP

5 жыл бұрын

If people would just commit it’s not so hard. I was at 325. I’m already down to 295 in a little over a month.

@baronblackdragon9078

5 жыл бұрын

I got fat shamed by the army? (Story time)

@ianworcester1914

5 жыл бұрын

Yung Nova started the same thing. Was 336 but now I’m 265.

Just started the enlistment process

Thanks for the tips a lot of people say "screw it I had to figure it out" its nice to see you genuinely care. The only thing stopping me is my bad eyesight. Its good enough for daily life but I cant stand glasses. I cant think of anything worse than going through this with glasses on my face. I want to save up for lasik then join. Its very expensive. Hitting the gym tomorrow and ill implement some of this. I have plenty of time. Thanks.

@Komodokhan148

5 жыл бұрын

They give you a pair of glasses when you join.

You should do something about the national guard aspect, pros and cons, why you didn't or whatever

Thanks for the vid

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

I was sore everyday during basic training . I only passed my pt test at the end of basic. When I got to AIT and I wasn't sore everyday I eventually maxed out the pt test.

at 5:43 you say a 13 minute mile haha also if anyone cant do planks for too long practice russian twists and leg raises and leg raise holds. you'll strengthen your ab muscles in a variety of ways making planks way easier

I like that shirt

I leave tomorrow for basic

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@12counterdog

6 жыл бұрын

Antonio Cobb same

@Bred4Gr8ness

6 жыл бұрын

How'd it go ?

@ryanfields3247

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I'm checking in a year later, how'd you perform vs. how you thought you might?

leaving for basic tomorrow

Thank you for this video! I leave in 6 weeks for basic and I’m coming off a shoulder and back injury that caused me to loose a lot of strength all over my body. I was worried about being physically ready but this is giving me a good idea of what I need to work on! I better start working on my run.. lol

@cheeseball4791

6 жыл бұрын

Kayla's Tarot what’s your MOS?

@AwakeningVenus

6 жыл бұрын

cheeseball 47 74D

@americanwarrior8925

6 жыл бұрын

Kayla's Tarot Thats High speed asf! Hooah!

@siirivan8833

6 жыл бұрын

Kayla's Tarot Ay! 74Delta, same here!

@GhostStalker41

5 жыл бұрын

How it go

EVERYTHING is easier if you're in shape and it's one less thing to have to worry about. You can watch videos on PT tests for most of the services right here on KZread....look them up. Too many go with the lifting weights and some running style workouts, and that's great, but don't neglect body weight workouts either. If you can, a bench press, push up workout is great. You can buy a pack, and any pack will do, it doesn't have to be a military style ruck, or you could get a weight vest from Walmart. Put some weight in the pack and walk.....it's that simple. Do not....put more than you can handle in it. For an average guy, I'd say 20 lbs would be OK. Vary your weight, distance and speed...ruck marching is a great overall body conditioner. Also, try ruck marching after you've done some calisthenics or even a run to "pre-exhaust" yourself, just don't make the ruck march too long or carry too much weight. If you have some hills near where you live, run up, walk down....ruck these hills as well, it builds a great deal of power. Oh, and make sure you bring some water.....you need to be hydrated. Warm up prior to your workout, and stretch out really well when you're done. If I were any of you, unless you're a total beast, I wouldn't go all out on your initial PT test...don't destroy yourself...you want to leave room for improvement and you very probably will improve, your body doesn't have much of a choice with all the planned and incidental PT you'll get like when you get smoked...... and you will... Best advice I got was first, make sure you pass....but don't be first, and certainly don't be last.....Even if you're first, your DI, DS or what ever will still want to see some improvement and if you have a bad day later in training they may think you're being lazy (sandbagging). If you're last, you're GOING to get lots and LOTS of personal, individual attention and you don't want that kind of undivided attention. No one says you can't go all out on your final test though.... If you're in DEP, you have no excuse to not workout....take advantage of the time you have before you go. Make working out just part of your daily routine like brushing your teeth...make it a habit. You can even split up your workouts....morning, afternoon, night...etc.. If you have a month before you go, start now, you're going to get sore at boot camp anyway so it makes no difference. If you're overweight, lose the weight BEFORE you go to boot camp.

I ship Feb 3rd to FT. Jackson 35W. No idea if I’m in shape enough & I’m nervous as hell....my recruiters and sister in the military said it should be a breeze based on my OPAT and everything but I’m still scared

*MY BODY IS READY*

I want to join the military, but I won’t be able to for at least 2 years (I’m 15). I know I’m late, but on the plus side, this video gives me a really easy goal. I love this guy’s videos.

@seangalvin4148

3 жыл бұрын

Join the Army National Guard, if you want to talk about it give me a holler!

Well i am ready

Im good on everything but pushups. I can only do like 5 of those. I'm confused cuz I can plank for a while but as soon as I start doing pushups my arms just give out.

Pretty disappointed in myself, qualified for a medical waiver in the air force but couldn't get a financial waiver and now I can't get a medical waiver for the army, even after going to meps and having meps docs tell me that I would be ok. I've been watching your videos and took every step to prepare. But alas this is the end of my journey. But I will continue to watch and support you. Thank you and keep it up!

@african3044

5 жыл бұрын

Shawn McCabe what was your medical issue if you don’t mind me asking bro

@Komodokhan148

5 жыл бұрын

What was your issue?

Matt can you do a video on where you think our next big ground war will be?

@jacoblewis3727

6 жыл бұрын

I'd put it around 2-4 years. The U.S. Army at least from what I know of are shooting for 90% - 95% combat readiness, within these 2 years. They're also testing out new lightweight jungle uniforms (Basically the same as OCP but better material and less pockets) This is probably aimed for North Korea. about 80% of ground troops are now training for jungle warfare and using face paint again. So those are basically "Hints" that there's going to be something going on quite soon.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve talked about that with North Korea and if I had to guess I would say them. But you can’t tell for sure. Things may blow over and something else comes or or maybe a new terrorist Group comes up and attacks us majorly on out soil.

Leaving in 11 days I’m in pretty good shape not the best but I think I’ll do decent at most of what’s put on me

I can do pretty much everything except for the running 😂 my knees starts Killin me after a mile in 🤦🏾‍♂️ sucks.

dam I can bearly do 1 perfect push-up in a minute.

My basic starts next week and I'm just here watching and eating spaghetti and meatballs not even able to do 30 pushups

@bananablake6607

3 жыл бұрын

Damn u not stressed?

I managed to get just over 3 Minutes on the planks, and 80 Situps just under 2 Minutes. I still need to REALLY work on my pushups (I'm starting to weightlift), and I need to REALLY work on my running (I have an elliptical machine that can help).

I pulled this information from the Canadian Forces website. This will give (at least I hope) some specifics to help guide everyone. BEFORE Basic Training you should be able to: - run 5 kilometers, run 2.4 kilometers within a specific time range (it'll be different for men/women and different ages), do push-ups and sit-ups with a fill range of motion, complete a hand grip test and finally tread water for 2 minutes then swim 20 meters without a life jacket.

im gonna be enlisting in the National Guard soon and im fucked cause i cant even run a 1.5 mile under 20 min :( sit ups and push ups will hinder me a little but running will be my biggest downfall. I hope im a little more fit by the time i go to BCT

Hey Matt I have thought about doing the Army National Guard split option program. How many pushups would and sit ups would I wanna do in two minutes and how much would I wanna run two miles? And when is it too late to sign up to do the split option program?

Hey Matt Question about getting smoked If you’re getting smoked and someone’s caught slacking, what happens? Is it worse? Do they make you do it longer?

Leaving at 0730 to fort benning. I'm excited

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!!

@Bred4Gr8ness

6 жыл бұрын

How'd it go ?

@tylerbyrne807

5 жыл бұрын

Alexander he dead

@GhostStalker41

5 жыл бұрын

How it go tho

I took my PT test for promotion to E 2 before basics August 15 and I did 82 push ups in 2 mins , 2 miles run in 13 mins 44 secs and messed up on the situps in two minutes.. I did 55 sit ups . I think I'm ever ready

Dude a 30 minute plank sounds damn near impossible even if you can sneak a second here and there when a sergeant looks away!

i dont like talking about amount of push up since i go sooo slow till i reach the bottom then go up back to midway up before going back down and finally up in the final stage and counting it as only 1 push up that probably took already between 10 to 15 seconds ... soo if you manage to make 60 of those in a minutes ... you are chuck norris and the time dont want to go against you...

Can you do a video all about the combatives of b.c.t. please.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

If I did it's not much they only teach you the basics of BJJ. The bare minimum basics.

I run super slow I might just be that guy during basic in august that does catch up during runs. I run 2 miles a day but I can do 50 push ups 70 sits ups just run times are super bad at 20 mins I ship in august for rotc. I stop and walk though cause i try to catch up and i've been running for over 3 weeks now.

@ihatethisusernameupdate

4 жыл бұрын

I can't run much either. But that's probably because I don't ever run, unless we have a running exam at school or something.. I just walk a lot. But that's it.

Can you make a video about Tricare?

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

That's just pretty complicated and I couldn't every go in depth at all on that. More or less it would just be saying what it is rather than pricing and things it provides

Quick question, I literally just started working out a week ago, I can do maybe five pushups which is terrible, but I know I can slowly work my way up with those(hopefully), but my main problem is running. Everyone in my family has bad knees and when I tried to do about ten minutes of interval running my knees now hurt so badly i can barely walk and have been hurting all week with no change. I can't seem to find anything on whether or not this is serious or if I should just try to push past the pain and try to run again?

Haha! I guess track & field/cross country really do come in handy. I just turned 17, and I can easily do a sub 13 minute 2 mile. Sub 12 if I really tried.

@jennbreezzzzy

5 жыл бұрын

Aiden Adamo hell yeah that’s fast. my mom went in after high school and was cross country she was literally the fastest girl there. Jealous girls would try to cheat and start problems with her!

@nick5422

3 жыл бұрын

Facts I'm so hype to go to basic and tear it up lol

Hey Matt, just had a question about failure when it comes to PT. For instance it seems inevitable that doing a plank for 30 minutes you will have to drop your knees. Do drill sergeants expect you to fail and understand this? Would they rather see you drop you knees and keep trying over and over again? Just curious how failure is handled during basic. Thanks!

from the time you first meet with a recruiter, about how long does it take to get to BCT? Thank you

Who else knew they were ready but watched the video anyway? 35min 5 mile, 50lbs 12mi ruck, and maxed the PT test lol. Just want to keep supporting the channel and learn all I can.

Can you elaborate more on the MEPS pls?

Any healthy person of typical recruiting age should be able to pass. It is the nature of the army beast.

How the hell are you supposed to stay in front leaning rest for 15 minutes? I’m not even out of shape and that’s crazy hard

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

It's possible

@aquadragon1

6 жыл бұрын

If you are a healthy person of typical recruting age it can be done. It is between the ears.

@ianschoenrock2285

6 жыл бұрын

Its easy if you take super small breaks in between. If you can do 7 minutes you can get through 15 easy with a few small breaks. Just make sure you dont get caught.

@isuckatwritingcomments2588

5 жыл бұрын

I'm no body builder, but I'm not a fat lard either, and after 30 seconds of planks I wonna die.

@sethwharton334

5 жыл бұрын

I’m seventeen and one of the worst waterpolo practices this year involved a front leaning rest position for 15 min straight then back to ab work then straight back to front lean resting position I couldn’t imagine 30 min

I’m 28 years old and I’m doing 80 push ups, 70 sit ups and I’m running 2 miles in 16 minutes everyday, I planned to get shipped out in November.

@bboytosoldier1588

3 жыл бұрын

What position

I just hope I can be fit enough on a tight budget without a gym/sufficient food for getting accepted into an officer position.

@TheGamingZeroGravity

5 жыл бұрын

123Iamawesome321 lol do push ups and sit-ups and run wherever you will be fine that’s what I did lol no money, college/job still in the way I prepared you have to make it happen lol

I leave on January 9th to Fort Leonard Wood

@connormurphy1964

6 жыл бұрын

Bundle up

@Adam-zi5se

6 жыл бұрын

Connor Murphy hopefully he doesn't get smoked too often

@leocriss4385

6 жыл бұрын

Jose Lopez I’m going to Basic in 3 months to Ft. Leonard Wood, what was it like for you?

@footlettuce1950

3 жыл бұрын

My bday and the base im going to lol

I leave for cadet camp in 17 days :)

I went running in -13 this morning 😭

Hi Matt. I'm shipping for basic training in about a month as an 18 X. I know I'm not physically fit any to complete all my training I need to be in the best shape I can. Is there anything I can do during this time to get to a point where I'm comfortable at basic?

43 push ups 51 sit-ups 17:31 two mile time before Bct leaving March 23rd for 12b

@rza9529

4 жыл бұрын

How it’d go?

@wamsleyjohnson

Жыл бұрын

What were ur stats after

i can do like 30-4 pushups at a time but after a few days of consistent pushups my arms are literally noodles

This is really funny because I actually wanna join the national guard but will past injuries affect me ? I've been in cross country for 3 years and I've popped my knee out of place once and I tore a muscle but I fixed it and I'm still involved in sports and rotc and I do fine but sometimes it hurts every once in a while will I have to tell them that when they do their physical examination. Plus I heard you can get sent home or fail meps for anything and I don't want that to happen .

i leave on tuesday and i’m very nervous, i passed the apft with my rsp but i’m still scared

It's September 5th 2018now and I ship out October 23rd 2018 only 40 some odd days left

@yomamaisaniceperson2707

5 жыл бұрын

Best start pt'ing

I’m leaving in September and not gonna lie, I’m quite nervous

How many push-ups should I be able to do before going into phase 1-2?

42 push ups 43 sit ups I need to train!

How much does your dream sheet really come into play when being stationed? I hear alot of people say that's why they call it a dream u won't get it. Does it differ if u r married and have dependents

This might should dumb but I'm a junior I plan on going to the usaf if I start now you think I will be more than ready

I’m on the bus to basic training right now. 6 foot 1, 177 pounds, 51 push ups, 50 sit ups, and 17 min 2 mile. I’ll tell you how I do after basic.

@MattDesrosiers7

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go

@gardenswarrior2314

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattDesrosiers7 passed no problem

@wamsleyjohnson

Жыл бұрын

What were your stats after

I was a high school and college wrestler and every morning we would run 5 miles... in the beginning i was running that in 37 min.. Would you say that time is a decent time?

I've never been a runner, but I have been working on it. I'm doing workouts all throughout the day, pushups, situps, planks, ruck walks, a 30 min workout in the afternoon, and every other day I work on running, but I'm still not running a mile. I leave July 26th for Ft Sill... what happens if I can't run 2 miles by then???

Is this for fort benning aka(the place humor goes to die)