How to Max the Leg Tuck – Ace the ACFT Series

Foragers, Welcome to the this weeks installment of the Forager Fitness ACFT Series! This week we dissect the event that might be stressing everyone out. The Leg Tuck. This event, in most aspects, requires the most amount of coordination, upper body and core strength. Here at Forager Fitness, we're a little on the fence about it; …

Episode 6 – Desk Sitters Part 2

Hope you enjoy the show! Please subscribe to our YouTube and Twitch Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43e9qk1skPg&t=12s Foragers, Hope you all are doing well! This week on the podcast we discuss getting primitive! Or the lack thereof… Prior to the advent of the agricultural evolution, human foragers had activity and diet already pre-programmed into their daily lives. When civilization came along, it …

Episode 5 – Hunter Gatherer Desk Sitters

Foragers, Hope you all are doing well! This week on the podcast we discuss getting primitive! Or the lack thereof... Prior to the advent of the agricultural evolution, human foragers had activity and diet already pre-programmed into their daily lives. When civilization came along, it confined many of us to desk jobs that inhibit adequate …

How to Max The Sprint, Drag, Carry (SDC) – Ace the ACFT Series

Foragers, Welcome to the this weeks installment of the Forager Fitness ACFT Series! This week we dissect the Sprint, Drag, Carry (SDC). This event, in most aspects, requires the most amount of athleticism. Here at Forager Fitness, we're super pumped about an event that showcases some sprint speed and gets the legs burining! If you like …

Episode 4 – ACFT Training and Programming

This week, Rob takes the helm and goes over training and programming for the ACFT. For each of the six events, the Foragers breakdown the key movement patterns, mobility needs, an accessory exercises to ensure success with the ACFT. We had a great podcast with some awesome questions and responses from the viewers. We appreciate …

How to Max the Hand-Release Push-up (HRP) – Ace the ACFT Series

Foragers, We REALLY appreciate you guys taking the time and stopping by to read our articles. On this next installment of the Ace the ACFT Series, we are tackling the Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP). If you missed the last two weeks, don't even worry! You can find the last two articles below. How to Max the …

How to Max the Standing Power Throw (SPT) – Ace the ACFT

Foragers, Thanks for stopping by and checking out our next installment of the Ace the ACFT Series. This week we go over the Standing Power Throw (SPT). If you missed last weeks 3RM Deadlift breakdown, it can be found here! Don't forget to subscribe to the blog and to our YouTube and Twitch channels! Thank …

Episode 3 – ACFT Breakdown

This week, Rob and Nik breakdown the Army's new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). This test is a 6 event physical exam that has shifted form the endurance/muscle fatigue focused APFT, to a more functional fitness focus. We had a great podcast with some awesome questions and responses from the viewers. We appreciate the support! …

How to max the 3RM Deadlift – Ace the ACFT Series

Foragers, Welcome to the first article in the Forager Fitness ACFT Series! If you like what you see, please subscribe to the blog, and the Forager Fitness Twitch and YouTube channels. We appreciate the support! https://youtu.be/tAJgi0jPFGQ For years, there was rumblings about a new Army PT test that included movements grounded in functionality and purpose. …

Ace the ACFT Series – A Forager Perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_UcZp_01uA Foragers, Here at Forager Fitness, we've been asked several times about our thoughts regarding the U.S. Army's brand new test of fitness. This led us to really analyze, breakdown, and develop several knowledge pearls and training suggestions to optimized ACFT performance. We're calling it the Ace the ACFT Series. ALL of the links for …