“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail!” 💪🏽

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Right on point!

@elvistavarez4498

5 жыл бұрын

Matt Ward thank you man I been watching the videos, I have a whole lot of time. You been inspiring me with all of you're videos.

@yourewelcome3800

4 жыл бұрын

Love It

@jeremiahmcmillian3993

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Ward thank you for your videos! I am in ROTC. Any tips on running faster??

@havingagoodtime2859

3 жыл бұрын

My mind just cracked itself in two at that sentence- I should probably get sleep-

What I got from the video: Push up training: Diamond push ups 30 second rest Close grip push ups 30 second rest. Wide grip 1 minute rest 3 sets Up and down ALL THE WAY 30 second planks EVERY DAY Sit-up training: Stretch for the love of God Do max situps 1 minute rest 3 sets Do crunches, build the abs Extra free time throughout your day? Work on that front leaning rest position. Also just do push ups or sit-ups randomly when bored. Helps build stamina and improve for PT Running: you might hear it a lot but it is true. Running is a mental game. Once you break through that limit you can keep on running. Once you stop running the pain goes away. Just a mental game

@jasonc5931

4 жыл бұрын

@Agent Agent anywhere from 10 to 30. Or till failure

@devenholder1383

4 жыл бұрын

Jason C I did cross country in 7th and 8th grade. What our coach told us was that we’re going to hit a point in our run where we just wanna walk (called is the brick wall). He told us to break through that and after that you can run till you die

@byeyangeecrack867

4 жыл бұрын

The only bad thing here is running xd

@marcusfair5850

4 жыл бұрын

@@devenholder1383 I feel this, there is a point where I'm dead tired but if I run through that I get energy

@mrgotmilk7238

3 жыл бұрын

How many push-ups of each type before the 30 second rest???

I made it to the end. I went into basic right after high school. I was 6'3" and 146lbs and not in shape unless you consider twig a shape. I was able to do the minimum 10 push-ups on the first day of reception and that was all I prepared for. My second biggest mistake of basic, other than not having been prepared physically, was shoes... Yes, shoes. On one of the first days at reception we were all given about a $200 advance for "incidentals" and this was more money than I'd ever had in my life up to that point and I wanted to keep as much as I could. The first thing they did after they gave us that money was march us to the barber to shave our heads, which cost us 3 or 4 bucks. Then we marched over to this little counter space where they had about 6 pairs of shoes on display ranging from $20-$120. If I remember, you just yelled out your size and the shoe you wanted and they'd hand them to you and you'd fork over the cash. So of course I picked the cheapest running shoes. My first PT test in basic was abysmal, I did 30 push-ups, 12 sit-ups and 18 minutes on the 2-mile run. But it was my feet, or more specifically the area above my ankles to just below both knees, that were in constant pain every day. After eight weeks of basic I was 186lbs and able to eke out of there with 40 push-ups, 44 sit-ups and 16:15 minutes on the run. I think the standard back then to graduate was 32/42 and 16:54. When I got to AIT the standard rose to 42/52 and 15:54 and of course I bombed the first PT test there. My run time had dropped to 17:15 and my new drill sergeant was like "WTF private?!" And I told him how when I ran it felt like I was running on wooden pirate legs: two stubby knobs jammed into my knees. He took me to the PX and suggested I buy a better pair of shoes. And his advice worked, the pain was gone in a few days and my overall PT score started improving over the next couple of weeks. Over the rest of my six year Army career I was a 260 guy, but I only ever did PT in formation, no amount of convincing from my friends could get me to the gym. Anyway when I was 22 I was in PLDC to make E-5, one of the many classes we had to sit through was how to pick the right shoe for your type of foot and it was very eye-opening to me. Advice I very much could have used on my first day of basic. So to anybody who plans on leaving for basic in the next few weeks I suggest you take five minutes to find a youtube video discussing the different foot arches and figure out what kind you have and what to look for in the type of running shoe you buy, chances are no one is going to explain it to you when you get there.

@kale3672

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice it's going to help a a lot for me because I'm considering to join the army in 2 to 3 years from now and I'm just trying to collect all the information I can to use it when I enlist for the military. I would really appreciate it if you could give more tips and advice and for you to tell me more about your experience in the military.

@rosevander1315

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the edvice

@williamhowardtaft2481

4 жыл бұрын

yo im 6'3 and 150lbs. any advice for a skinny recruit besides making sure you have a good shoe? I ship June 1st to Fort Benning

@viggler

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamhowardtaft2481 do pushups and start running, that's about all I've got

@johnstutznegger4817

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 6ft and 150lbs thanks for the skinny man advice

The 20 dislikes are probably people on the sofa eating chips right now.😂

@vince-0923

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't dislike, but I'm on my beanbag chair. Not eating, but sitting. 😅

@ericfarrar9185

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂

@byeyangeecrack867

4 жыл бұрын

I was doing push ups while eating fries ;-;

@clearestcoder3286

3 жыл бұрын

Ya probably

@BigZamm_

3 жыл бұрын

The 20 dislikes are probably people on the sofa eating chips right now.😂

your the only military you tuber who really goes in depth thanks man I'm watching all of your videos I leave in two weeks

@pamyang11

6 жыл бұрын

update me how it went @pamyang11 my snap

@bubbaXzone

5 жыл бұрын

i wanna know too!

@sambevans6459

5 жыл бұрын

Jalen Mckinney how did it go

@sam-eg4nn

5 жыл бұрын

You back yet? How was it?

@williamclement416

5 жыл бұрын

Jalen Mckinney damn he must of died

I know this video is almost a year old.. but I made it to the end! These videos are actually very informative.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

And you are amazing 😎

@MissMadalinaTesu

6 жыл бұрын

Matt Ward Hahah niceee.. I'm in the UK and only just came across your videos! I know some things are not relevant but I've been binge watching your vids! Where abouts in America are you from?

@a846810

5 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooo, jumping right to the "get to know each other" part

@ellie.bean123

3 жыл бұрын

@@a846810 notice how he hasn’t responded

@dbcooper692

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you for your service!!!!!

I did 2 miles in 23😂 I need to move it

@geno166

5 жыл бұрын

do you get tired and walk

@Poupeevibestv

4 жыл бұрын

Same😩😩

@giovannifigueroa9833

4 жыл бұрын

LMD YT dang I do 3 miles in 20 minutes

@irabennett9229

4 жыл бұрын

@@giovannifigueroa9833 Bruh, I run a 5k in 17:30

@coryowen3294

4 жыл бұрын

I ran a 5k in 21 min 38 sec...would that work?😂

I appreciate this video immensely. While I have too many tattoos to join up and I am now 33, I will be unable to join - however, I decided to quit drinking and smoking and to start training as if I was in the military as a new way of making myself the best I can be. I appreciate the positive outlook and good information in this video, thank you for your service and thank you for the video.

@ThePatriot2

5 жыл бұрын

AR Kennedy have those tattoos removed

@ybfam8019

4 жыл бұрын

Face, neck and hand tattoos?

@raymondnunez6321

4 жыл бұрын

33 isn’t to old to join any branch minimum age requirements have been raised to 35-39 for most branches

@skar516

4 жыл бұрын

Dude I’m 33 and I’m going in January.

@jacob11b

4 жыл бұрын

Excuses! You still qualify .

4:23 When you go full "hooah" You NEVER go full hooah

I'm honesty just worried about the cardio. I feel like anything else I'll excel at but I'm just not good at running

@jordans1917

6 жыл бұрын

Zakk Hussey our body's are made for long distance, I promise on my life when I say this, the more you run the better you will get, there's seriously marathon runner that's can do marathon after marathon with the proper nutrition

@spencerlb

5 жыл бұрын

I'm the exact opposite, I can run long distances, but my upper body strength is sub-par.

@romanthegreat6900

5 жыл бұрын

Zakk Hussey start off running a mile at a 11 minute pace for a week. Then run 1.5 miles at a 10 minute pace for a week. Then run 2 miles at a 8 minute pace for a week. Then do sprint cycles. 20 seconds of hardcore sprints 10 seconds of rest 3 times a set do 8 sets. That’s how I made a lot of progress in a month.

@romanthegreat6900

5 жыл бұрын

Same concept as pull-ups the best way to get good at them is to basically do your absolute best to do them. Start with small goals you can get there! You got this zakk!

@guillermosilva5905

4 жыл бұрын

It’s all mental

I quit lifting weights and only focus on calisthenics and running so I can prepare myself lol

@jessygotgame

5 жыл бұрын

Thank u for ur service jah

@justsomedude111

5 жыл бұрын

Same here man. That's exactly what I'm trying to do now. I leave July 8th for Fort Benning

@industrialfansettolow8313

5 жыл бұрын

Haha same man. This year (junior year) I did powerlifting pretty much all year. Now I realized I'm gonna have to drop that for bodyweight stuff and tons of running. I'm joining cross country next year instead of powerlifting and I'm doing a lot more bodyweight stuff. So RIP my strength for the most part, but I'll be ready for the military so I don't mind.

@ihateyoudre

5 жыл бұрын

Kory Ladd yo ima junior in high school about to go in my senior year should I work on my running and push ups all year?

@industrialfansettolow8313

5 жыл бұрын

@@ihateyoudre I highly recommend it. Look up the physical test requirements for whatever branch and/or unit you want to go to, and try to get a perfect score. Forget the minimum. So yeah I also recommend joining cross country. I still lift it's just not as much and do push ups, pull ups, and crunches nearly every day. I'm trying to get into the 75th so I'm also practicing rucking and stuff

"You run for a mile." I can for 1/2 mile broken up over a mile. Good thing I have a year before I plan to sign up

@glockamolesauce394

4 жыл бұрын

Well how did it go?

@yopurptu7600

4 жыл бұрын

Bump

@extremeology3468

3 жыл бұрын

In primary school (5th grade) they gave us 15-20 minutes to run a mile

@scherebeatle

3 жыл бұрын

?

@noonookinz4560

3 ай бұрын

Dude died rip

I watched the whole thing, you didn't ramble at all! Your videos are the best so far for in depth informative content and it has helped me a lot so thank you

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Matt Ward here I am 28 minutes and 35 seconds later, I have 4 months until my basic training, I was at 250 lbs last year and now I am at 163 lbs, I still plan on going down and after this video and getting great tips from you I am looking forward to pushing myself to get rid of that last "stubborn fat".

I’m 16 5’11 220 pound I’m going to try to do these exercises for the next year in order to be prepared for basic training.

@branlyserrata8073

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me but I'm 5'10 so I have to work extra hard

@papiklay7154

3 жыл бұрын

How is it working for you now?

@vvsJ8y

Жыл бұрын

@@JustCl4ss how is it for a short / skinny athletic guy?

I watched the whole video. My son is in BCT. He failed the last PT test. Now has to go to PT CAMP. Wished I would have seen this video before he left. I would have made it a point to exercise with him. But I think, now, I will try myself to follow this regimen just to get a little in shape. Thanks!

@sedicibrah2025

4 жыл бұрын

Chevito Favela that’s cool

@zitin4845

3 жыл бұрын

i can just tell you a great dad

I'm 15 and I'm trying to prepare myself very early and make sure that I am fit and in shape enough for basic training. This perfectly explained on what to do and I thank you for that

@AW-lg7hq

5 жыл бұрын

Ethan Krettlen me too!!

@jordanking5273

4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you’re studying for your ASVAB as well. Trust me, you’re going to want very high scores (especially your GT score) on your ASVAB. Most jobs require 80+ overall

@sneedfeedandseed2410

7 ай бұрын

well? how'd you do?

@JustWesley.

5 ай бұрын

yeah Bro did you make it. 💯

Even though this is 3 years old. I'm going into the military spring of 2021, I had a bad foot injury back in February and I'm trying to get a kickstart on all this. So your video was so extremely helpful. Thank you soo much for this!!!

@cheyenne8735

3 жыл бұрын

@Invisible Man it’s not spring yet 💀

All these people saying their 2 mile times and here’s my couch potato ass dieing doing a 16 minute mile No excuses though Putting that work in to fix it

@jessie7631

3 жыл бұрын

Me to bro😂😭😭😭😭

@bomb.lyrics5962

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessie7631 how's it going?

@jessie7631

3 жыл бұрын

@@bomb.lyrics5962 for the working out? Not very well😗I actually need to start but I know I cant push myself as hard as I can. But I definitely will start this week since I wont have school.

@bomb.lyrics5962

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessie7631 dude I'm dealing with the same stuff like I can't 💀

@jessie7631

3 жыл бұрын

@@bomb.lyrics5962 like fr tho!!!😂 I think its just cuz I hate working out by myself yk like if someone is pushing me I can do it but if I'm alone I cant it's weird

I stuck around till the end. Preparing to go to the reserve. 26 years young. God bless everyone 🙏🏽

I'm glad I saw this. because my mindset was that basic training was gonna get me in shape.

@avesaryanna2865

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

Stuck around for the whole video! Haha PT is my biggest concern. I’ve been lazy for too long, and this helps me know exactly what I need to do. Thanks Matt!

My whole body hurts like hell. I'm training 6 years early

@kimara4083

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@Kniska

4 жыл бұрын

Kimmy Playz Same, what branch are you joining?

@kimara4083

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kniska marines

@LukeMotionz

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I'm 17 rn, plan on joining when I'm 22-23.

@Blood8ound

3 жыл бұрын

LukeMotionz damn I might have joined a bit to early i joined the DEP at 17, I just turned 18 and I ship to marine bootcamp in around 5 months I’m grinding my absolute Ass off I’m doing PT roughly around 2 times a week I’m trying to run 3-4 times a week and I’m doing all the other basics as well pushups, sit-ups, planks, pull ups, I feel like I’m making progress but it’s only been a month since I started taking exercising seriously, I’ll see y’all in 6 years 😂

Watched till the end... You did cover everything that I was questioning...again thanks for taking time and sharing all the info it really helped Matt.

I’m so glad I came across your video; I have been super anxious about what to expect while at basic. Thank you for this!

Hey Matt! I stayed until the end, and thanks for giving us self awareness of how much we need to work on ourselves. Much respect!

I’ve watched many of your videos and you are the most honest and informative person on the military preparation aspects of KZread. Keep up the great work and thank you for these videos 👍🏼

I stayed to the end! I love your videos, they've helped me so much. Not only in deciding if this is the right path for me, but also in helping me train and feel more prepared starting out.

100 pushups in 2 minutes is outstanding. I practiced for a few months before I went to basic and worked up to around 50 pushups in two minutes so I figured I would be fine, given you don't take the PT test until the end of basic. That was a big mistake on my part. Although I was going to all the way down and keeping my back straight, I was NOT looking forward. So when I was being tested, the DS just kept counting the same number over and over, he didn't even tell me what i was doing wrong. I barely made the minimum because I was just tired and stressed out after 2 months of basic and kind of apathetic at that point. I had actually lost motivation for a number of reasons at that point. If I had the opportunity to do it again, it would be a good idea to try and practice to do at least 20 more push ups more, than the minimum, including practicing in the evenings during basic training. Have someone else in your unit observe you to ensure you are keeping your back straight and ensure you look forward.

hehe.... I did a 30 minute 2 mile... and I'm 26. I have a long long way to go. I'm determined to make it though.

@micmicgotchaamcnaughton3716

5 жыл бұрын

I did to and I'm 26. I have no motivation. I leave October 22nd

@georgetheman5849

5 жыл бұрын

Hey man atleast you're honest

@iT3K

5 жыл бұрын

Don't give up man I used to run a really awful 2 mile now I am so close to my time. Running around a 17 minute 2 mile and I wanna say last time I ran a mile it must of been closer to 10.

@jusslookin9826

5 жыл бұрын

I ran 1 mile in 7:45 just to prepare for the 1.1.1 I was dying after. I'm 24

@KaiserHabsburg

5 жыл бұрын

I havent left the house more than 50 times in a year. and about the same going 2 or 3 years back. but yet i can make a 20 minute 2 mile. what have you been doing?

I really appreciate what you do man. I wasn’t really sure of the best things to prepare for the army. This has helped a lot

Made to the end! I love hearing you speak and you have a lot of great knowledge to help with preparing to go into the military. Thankyou from Melb, Aus.

I’m preparing for basic and I felt like everything you said was very helpful thanks for the tips !and I stuck around for the whole video

I now have alarms set every day for push-ups and sit ups. Planks are a part of my job. Thanks for the awesome video. I stuck around til the end.

I watched through the whole thing and created a workout plan and goals for each week. This really helped me focus on what I need to do to get prepared. Really appreciate the in depth walk through of everything.

stayed to the end, this helped me a lot. i was already running and doing push ups but i severely underestimated how many and didnt even think about the sit ups. thanks for all the info brother!

I have recently gone from 250lbs to 170lbs all from dieting, it has given me a new outlook on life. I am woefully out of shape from never really working out and always being obese but it all changes now. I decided to join the Canadian Armed Forces and I have been using this advice to prepare and I feel better than I ever have! Thank you for the advice I will update when I get through basic!

@cheyenne8735

3 жыл бұрын

Can you smoke weed on duty

@noonookinz4560

3 ай бұрын

@@cheyenne8735no

i accidentally stumbled upon one of your videos a while ago, and now i've officially decided i'm going into the USMC. i would never have even considered it if i hadn't seen your videos and how passionate and dedicated you are and especially how knowledgable you are about the military. thank you for inspiring me to do whats best for me.

Absolutely stuck around to the end, thank you for the info. The part at the (how you actually prepared) was really helpful. This is by far the most informative video prepping for basic training

I'm preparing myself for the army and I gotta tell you you do a helpful job at making it easier for people to decide wether or not they want to go. Thank you for your service and I pray these keep coming

Hi Matt, I stuck around until the end. Thanks for the awesome video, I'm hoping to join the British army reserves in about 9 months and have found your videos really motivating and helpful.

I stayed till the end. Ik it’s been a while since you uploaded this, but thx fo explaining in detail, it rlly helped. I still got 3 years till I can go the military but I’m definitely gon take yo advise n start preparing :)) n thank you for yo service 🇺🇸💪🏼💯

I made it to the end of your video! This was huge eye opener and I have a lot of hard work ahead of me now on top of trying to figure out how to study for the DLAB test. I feel ready and excited for the challenge!! Love your videos this is about the 4th one in a row I have now binged!

stuck around to the end and really have been absorbing as much from your videos as I can. Im 32 and planning on going Army Officer so getting as much info as I can.

I stuck around to the end. Thank you so much for all of these videos! I ship to Ft Benning in a little over a month and up until about 2 weeks ago I barely worked out at all since I quit sports 2 years ago. I clocked my first timed mile since then yesterday at 7:12. Not quite where I want to be but I'm excited to get back in shape and this video has definitely helped my motivation tremendously. Thanks again!

@yungkanata_7553

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Hames wtf that's actually good lmao

Getting ready for the Air Force. This was very helpful, I need to improve my pushups and pull ups. Cheers!

I stuck around till the end, thank you for all your help, ive told a couple people i met at MEPS about you and they have told me that you helped motivate them as you have for me, i am 4 weeks out and was kinda nervous but you helped me to prepare my body and mind to serve my country to the best of my ability, thank you again, keep up the awesome work and best of luck to you on the PT tests!

Stuck it out to the end. I love your videos. You pretty much get straight to the information or demonstrations and i love that about your videos.

Hey Matt, I'm glad I came across your channel and have really appreciated what you have shared concerning basic training. I just joined the Army reserves and I'm in my mid 30s and ship out May 8. I wish I would have seen your videos sooner but it is what it is. I watched this particular video until the end because I value your content and what you have to share. I definitely cannot bust out 100 pushups or sit-ups but hopefully will be in good enough shape to perform up to par during basic.

Thanks man!! I really appreciate the knowledge. I'm out of shape right now and really want to join the CAF. Watching your video has given me the inspiration to get into the gym.

“Make sure to practice going all the way down when you do push ups” I’m doing my work out right now and I’m at push-ups, thanks for correcting me man 😂👍🏻 I never practiced going all the way down

You’re the first person to actually explain it. Thanks dude! Much appreciated

Stuck around to the end. I wasn't able to do a single pull up a week ago. I can now do 6 consecutive pull ups. At 36 sit ups and couldn't do more than 15 a week ago. Push ups were at 15, now over 30 consecutive.

@SkopeeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@Green Gobby I finished Basic in November. I ended up getting Thunderbolt on my PT test with a 98. I was very strict on myself with my form on the exercises. Let me know if you have any more questions.

@fruitloops781

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkopeeProductions That's good. I'm going to my recruiter tommorow to get insight. You think 3 weeks minimum is enough to prepare workout wise? I'm pretty light and out of shape. 5'10 126 lbs. Also any advice diet wise? I'm honestly just trying todo as much research as I can because I wanna make Basic easier for myself and maybe even others around me.

@SkopeeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@fruitloops781 I thought I replied a while back with a really long message but I don't see it on here. Anyways, you should be good, you'll have PT(workout) in the mornings which should do an okay job at preparing you if you really push yourself. They were setting up sit up and pull up areas in the dorms when I was there. Know the Airman's Creed and Air Force Song. Know your reporting statement. Google: BMTSG quizlet and study that

@SkopeeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@fruitloops781 Also, personally, I was trying to bulk up so diet depends on your goals. You don't need to be built like a tank to pass the PT test. The lighter you are, the easier it is to run, do pull ups and sit ups so just make sure you're getting your recommended daily intake. If you're going ham at the gym and really putting in work daily then make sure you're adding a few more grams of protein and complex carbs into your diet. Look up videos on macronutrients if you don't know what I'm talking about.

I always stick through all your videos. You provide such great detail and examples. Thank you for your service and all the helpful tips you provide us.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I warched to the end, I’m deciding on joining after I graduate in the spring. Watching all your previous and present videos is helping me understand what I want to do

I stuck around until the end. I ship out in March and your videos have given me a lot of confidence for basic! I don’t mind long videos at all because you always pack them full of great information. Thank you!

I just watched the whole video even though it was posted three years ago!! just discovered your channel. I leave in three weeks for basic and im anxious in a good way. im just starting to get off of my ass and hitting the gym cause reality set in. Thanks so much for your in depth advice and thank you for your service!

Stuck around till the end- thanks so much for all the help.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Anna T amazing! Thanks! And you're welcome

I hung out to the end. Thank you for all the advice. I'm 37 heading off to boot camp in a month-and-a-half and definitely want to max out on my PT. All of your videos have been extremely helpful thank you

Stuck till the end! And thank you so much for making these amazingly educational and insightful videos. I am learning so much from them and they are really helping me feel less nervous and more prepared for basic training.

Looking forward to getting to work on this.

Stuck it out to the end!! Your workouts and circuits are quite helpful. Already doubled my pushup & situps in a month and am looking forward to basic now as I'm far better prepared!! Thanks Matt!!

@nwnotorious5168

Жыл бұрын

How was basic?

Stayed till the end. I’ve decided to do something meaningful in my life. Videos like this help a lot! Thanks for making this.

I just found your channel, and I really enjoyed this video. I plan on joining the CAF this summer, and I wanted to get a head start on the preparation. I love how in depth you were, shows how passionate you are about the army. You’ve earned yourself a sub!

Your the best homie, An actual up to date informer about what basic will be like. Stuck till the end too

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks! Glad I could help

Stuck around til the end; great detailed video. Thank you :)

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for sticking around!

I stuck around for the end! I’m shipping to basic in October. I’ve literally watched every video you have so far an this has been super informative. I’m in pretty good shape for a 34 year old, but from what I can gather I need to push myself harder! Thank you

I recently got into your videos because i was thinking about joining the army, they’ve helped me a great deal, so much so that my recruiter yesterday was impressed with the amount of knowledge i have already about the army mainly because i’ve watched your videos! I still have a year to go, but i’m trying to get a head start on everything and your advice is helping me do so! So I just wanted to say thank you!

I'm joining in late January. Thanks for the advice.

@zachracine9106

5 жыл бұрын

1UpGamer when and where are you shipping out too?

great video I am waiting on getting cleared to go to meps and this helps me to adjust my workouts

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Good luck!

Starting to prepare for joining. Watched all the way to the end and made notes for goals I'd like to accomplish before getting everything set up and ready to basic training. Have been going through a lot of your videos recently and I have to say you are very informative and I greatly appreciate the thoroughness. I turn 29 in October (next month, yikes) and my most recent job has me walking around 15-20 miles a day but, that is far from having to do all the extra physical activities. Looking forward to breaking my barriers and proving to myself that I am able to do this. Thank you, Matt!

Stuck till the end. My husband who is interested in joining found this very helpful so thanks so much! Thank you for your service.

Just signed as a 68w last Friday and I ship January 2nd. Your content is helping me train and feel more confident about whats to come. Thanks a lot, it's really appreciated!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

+Harrison Kneidl That’s great! I’m glad I can help!

@titojesusmane9540

3 жыл бұрын

Combat Medic gang! How's it been so far?

I find that doing the 3 different pushups before timing myself helps to warm up my muscles to push through the 2 minutes

Me and my bro and maybe a few others are signing up this monday so we trying to get back into shape for whenever they say go ahead or whatever they'll tell us and your videos are helping us get ready

These videos are great I generally watch them all to the end and really don't mind the length. I am just starting the enlistment process and I'm glad to have the exercise regiment and all the info so that I'm prepared and not dying at basic

Watched the whole thing dude . Good stuff

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Idle Luna awesome! Thanks

Even though I'm 15, I am considering the army. I'm trying to get into shape so when I'm 18 I can join and not die from being out of shape. Thank you for making this video, its gonna help out a lot. Even if I decide not to join the army later on, at least I'll be healthy! Thank you for your help, I have been watching a lot of your videos and they have been helping me prepare!

@manoorjaved4066

Жыл бұрын

Did you end up joining? Ur 18 now right?

@pastacreations2473

Жыл бұрын

@@manoorjaved4066 Ill be honest and say no- I haven't join. I'm 19 now and circumstances have changed where I'm needed more at home taking care of family so I sadly have not joined.

@SemperFi-kn8zu

Жыл бұрын

​@@pastacreations2473hopefully you find the time in the future... I on the other hand am about to turn 17 in about a month, gonna enter split option training as 35L.

I stuck around to the end. I watch a lot of your videos, they're all helpful. I ship to Fort Lost In The Woods this Tuesday the 23rd! I've been preparing with your videos for the past month, but i've always been decently athletic. 45-55 all the way up and all the way down push ups in a minute. 13min flat on my two mile. I dont really keep track of my sit ups but they've always been really easy for me so i'm not worried. I really wish i found your page sooner and had more time to get my running speed back up but i'm excited to do my best and get better while i'm in BCT! Thanks for everything!

Hey Matt, thanks for sharing. Prepping for my BMQ in the Canadian Armed Forces but this video was great. Stuck it out till the end, full of gems. Thanks again for the outstanding advice!

I stuck around till the end I’m 14 and aspiring to join the 75th ranger regiment and ur videos are really helping me. Thanks

New sub here and I watched til the end. Good motivational videos. I currently need to lose around 35 lbs to be able to enlist and have started working on my running.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good job man, keep it up

@joehareis08

2 жыл бұрын

Did you make it?

Stuck around to the end..as I do on all your vids. Your information is highly valuable and well presented. My son is only a Junior but seriously planning on joining after his senior year. So he's got about a year to prep, learn and get a good grasp on what joining, boot camp and Army life is all about. We've both been watching your vid's and have learned a lot already, and we've only seen a dozen or so of your vids..

Watched to the end. My oldest son is in BCT at Ft Sill right now. Sounds like he has prepared pretty well. You do a great job with your videos. Best I've seen so far...thanks. I subscribed!

When he said 2 mile run in 11 minutes I thought it would've been impossible for me to do, so I tried it and ran 2.4 miles in 12 minutes and 22 seconds, in my opinion I did good and im feeling prepared for bct physically and mentally, cant wait to join....

I'm 4'10 1/4 and 92 pounds, I just barely made the cut off and I'm super nervous I wont pass BCT but your videos have honestly made me feel so much better. I'm hoping if I apply your suggestions to my daily routine I'll pass. I've always been so freaking lazy, like walking up stairs would make me winded😂 I'm excited to see what I can turn myself into.

@cheyenne8735

3 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out ?

I would like to thank you for this! I made it to the end, and I've decided to pursue a career in the Army, I've been in better shape, but I've also been in far worse, I began to look for preparation guides and this one has been SUPER helpful, with this advice, I am going to begin training.

I love you're videos man watching all of em i appreciate you takin time out your life to better prepare us. Crazy underrated keep it up

I’m going to basic in May, I’m going to be ready by then. Thank you for the video!

@samster4955

4 жыл бұрын

I go in august, me to! Good luck!

@dezaster0412

4 жыл бұрын

Sammy Clark good luck man! I just had my first RSP drill and oh man I had a blast

@SlobberMocoslv

4 жыл бұрын

You ready man?

@dezaster0412

4 жыл бұрын

FuvknWILDN readier now than ever, Im pretty fit compared to back then and got all sorts of stuff memorized. Hoping to graduate with honors

@kamicloudss

3 жыл бұрын

how’d everything go?

Wow this is great advice, glad I haven't even been to MEPS yet lmao

I definitely stuck around till the end! A little bit longer of a video than I usually prefer but it was knowledgeable 100% of the time. I'm going into the national guard and preparing myself physically and some mentally so all the tips help I appreciate it man! Liked and subscribed

This video was incredibly helpful. I’ve had some experience with what BCT sounds like it’ll be like but I’ve gotten out of shape and are trying to get back in shape and surpass that as quickly as possible. Thanks for all the information and advice!

Thanks for this man I'm shipping to Bennings as a 19K and I'm really nervous cause I'm not the most physically in shape, but not out of shape. That weird gray area. Thanks for the info! I've started shaping my shit up

@gavinhopkins9948

4 жыл бұрын

How'd it go ??

@_Dogberry_

4 жыл бұрын

Gavin Hopkins Well, it’s been 2 years already. One Poland rotation, and a year later and it’s safe to say I’m not re-enlisting. 4 more months!

@gavinhopkins9948

4 жыл бұрын

@@_Dogberry_ I only ask because I'm a 19D going to Benning in about a week and I'm definitely not in shape nor out of shape, just meh , but still pretty nervous Thanks for answering my question

@_Dogberry_

4 жыл бұрын

Gavin Hopkins no problem dude. It not as much as a physical battle, rather a mental one. Your DS’s will sort out the physical part. Just stay mentally strong man.

@gavinhopkins9948

4 жыл бұрын

@@_Dogberry_ Was it as hard or as stressful as you thought it would be ?

I can max running and sit ups. Really need to work on pushups.

Stuck around till the end, and now know I need to step up my game before I head out to basic training. I was exercising before, but realize I wasn't pushing myself to my full limit. Thank you for the advice.

Because I watched your video my experience at basic training will probably be a hell of a lot easier. Now that I know what to prepare for, thankyou so much for taking some of your own time to teach us everything you know

Is nobody bringing up the fact about doing 80 pushups in 2 minutes? I dont see myself getting anywhere near that...

Watched the whole thing, I am starting to talk to my recruiter tomorrow

@zachre3818

4 жыл бұрын

Same dude I'm fucked

I’m planning on joining the marines in about 2 years, I’m a jr in high school. Even though you’re in the army, your advice still helps, thank you sir for your video and your service!

This helped big time. Watched the video all the way through. I’ve been wanting to join the Army for a long time now. Not going to lie being overweight has slowed that down but this has given me major inspiration! Thank you!