Posted on Apr 10, 2016
What abs/core exercise would you replace the APFT sit-up with?
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The Hula Hoop Man Hooping Giant Tractor Tire
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I find it interesting that they are getting rid of the situp, and nobody is talking about the V-up. I cannot complete a single V-up without back pain. Situps have never bothered me. I'm also not stupid enough to pull on the back of my head to get an extra couple reps.
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V-Up isn't part of the APFT. You may not be stupid enough, but you can't speak for the entire Army.
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LT Erik Frederick
Couldnt agree more. Few people use perfect form and almost always put excessive strain on their neck
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I have never had any neck strain with the sit up. If they want to correct it for those that use improper technique, then just switch it to am arms across chest version.
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I used to like planks until I past the 3:00 mark. Now, it's hollow body holds, Windshield wipers, and Hanging Feet-to-bar raises.
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Do you know how fast you could get assassinated for saying that in the wrong place at the wrong time?
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Timed planks. (I'd actually suggest Center, Left, and Right).
This is where that "old man endurance" is actually going to be "age graded UP" instead of down. Instead of having to do less when you are 40, you do more....
This is where that "old man endurance" is actually going to be "age graded UP" instead of down. Instead of having to do less when you are 40, you do more....
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LT Erik Frederick
As an older guy I think this makes perfect sense. People my age dont hurt their back because they did too much but rather because they haventkept their core strong
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
LT Erik Frederick - Yep. And many don't realize that our (I'm one of those older guys now) loss of speed/strength comes with insane increases in endurance. Every minute slow on a mile we are, just means we can run a minute longer. You don't see young guys win ultra marathons, just like you don't see old guys win marathons. There's a trade off endurance for speed. I think Planks are a perfect example of how we would get better with age.
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