What is your favorite and most hated PT exercise??

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:17:31 -0500

I love running, in the morning, in the evening, alone, with my wife, in formation, with cadences, in silence, I just like the freedom feeling that gives me running. I'm not a fast runner though, I just like it.
In the other hand, I hate burpees! Any variation, I just can't stand them. Now, what is your favorite pt?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 8:21 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:21:32 -0500

This is another reason why I like to run, hehehe

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 8:32 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:32:03 -0500

I prefer to run or bicycle to get my cardio in. Pretty much hate machines; I'd rather go somewhere when I exercise.

Least favorite exercise, hands-down the swimmer. It doesn't do anything substantial, everyone can't do it well... it ends up being a field sobriety test.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 8:42 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:42:34 -0500

Shuffleboard or Bingo! :)

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 8:50 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:50:18 -0500

This is me last week in the crossfit pt!

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 9:26 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:26:35 -0500

I forgot the V ups!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 9:37 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:37:08 -0500

I would go with Grass Drills being the worst. They were bad in Fort Hood, TX. Some of peers (SPC) in 2004 would break out from the type of grass. Got your heart pumping, but that grass would do something to the Soldiers and breakout with rashes.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 9:39 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:39:52 -0500

My most hated in basic training was picking cherries and dropping them into the imaginary bucket. After a good smoking, picking cherries felt like picking bricks.

Response by SrA Andrea West made Dec 18 at 2014 9:55 PM

SrA Andrea West — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:55:21 -0500

Not fond of running, mostly due to messed up knees and shin splints. I do like long-distance walking, though. Very meditative.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 9:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:55:22 -0500

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member,

Likewise, I love running when I can do it at my own pace or a little faster than my 2-mile pace. I hate unit (company/battalion) runs, though, because they make me pass out and hit my head.

My favorite exercise is squats! I love to work my legs with squats, lunges, and the leg press.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 10:12 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:12:13 -0500

Favorite: Running

Most Hated: anything when it's organized.

I'm in a unit of NCO's, DA civilians and local nationals so we PT on our own. I weight train four days a week and run two days taking Sunday off.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2014 10:15 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:15:08 -0500

My favorite is the power skip, because I like to imagine us striking fear into the hearts of the Taliban as we skip in a straight line, row by row :-).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2014 5:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:06:41 -0500

Hands down flutter kicks!!! Can't stand them!!!

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Dec 19 at 2014 5:18 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:18:22 -0500

Favorite - All of them
Hated - When I run out of gas

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2014 5:57 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:57:12 -0500

My favorite pt is ruck marching, it makes me feel like a soldier, pumps me up, and motivates me. My least favorite is distance running. Anything over 2 and a half miles just makes my body hurt for the rest of the day.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 19 at 2014 5:53 AM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:53:54 -0500

favorite-turn & bounce
least favorite -prone row

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2014 6:26 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:26:26 -0500

With less than 2 weeks left of this year, I can say, I DID IT! The before pic is from 3 years ago, way before joining.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 19 at 2014 7:33 AM

SSG Tim Everett — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:33:32 -0500

Most favourite: tie between "ZONK!" and partner-assisted co-ed naked mattress PT. HEYOHHHH... "The horizontal hip thrust! Start position... MOVE! One two threeeee, one two threeee..."

Most hated: I hated running when I was in. I absolutely loathed it. I'd bitch and complain under my breath every step of the way (but I'd do it). Now that I'm a lazy civilian, I run frequently. Boggles the mind!

EDIT:
OOOOOH WAIT! NO! I LOVE FRISBEE FOOTBALL!

Response by Sgt Adam Jennings made Dec 19 at 2014 7:37 AM

Sgt Adam Jennings — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:37:33 -0500

My favorite exercise is arm day at the gym (including some cardio at the end).

My most hated exercise has got to be burpees! I absolutely hate burpees.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2014 1:47 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:47:01 -0500

I hated running. Was never really good at it and well, it was just a struggle. Oddly enough since I have retired I have come to enjoy the time spent running. It affords me the opportunity to distance my thoughts from all the day's activities and find some peace. I have taken to running 5 and 10Ks and this spring I'm going to try my hand (or feet) at a half marathon.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 10:30 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 10:30:13 -0500

I really enjoy running. Also think it is very liberating. I can't tell you the high I get. I am sure you know what I am talking about. I can't stand any burpees either. But donkey kicks are something that I will despise till day the good Lord takes me.

Response by SPC David Shaffer made Dec 20 at 2014 11:01 AM

SPC David Shaffer — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 11:01:05 -0500

I love all exercise. When I started I always maxed out on my push ups and run. My sit ups were almost there, but I was short of maxing out. I trained every single day Before I was hurt.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 5:43 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:43:10 -0500

I don't have a favorite but I can most tolerate running provided I have my iPod. I loathe burpees

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Dec 20 at 2014 5:45 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:45:18 -0500

My favorite exercise without question is swimming. Sadly that wasn't included in the Army Daily Dozen (Do they still have that?). I would agree with most that burpees were challenging, however I don't believe that anything was more strenuous than Grass Drill (again, do they still do that?).

I didn't mind running. I could run all day, just not fast. I have very short legs for my height (not frreakish, just short enough to give me a little extra workout keeping in step while marching and keeping up while running).

If there was one thing I hated, it was the damned horizontal ladder (do the still do THAT?). Well, I hated it until I learned that it was more a question of coordination than strength.

During the past few years, my three granddaughters have been studying gymnastics and dance. Truthfully, I think all children should study both. I know that I would have been a lot better prepared for the physical demands of Infantry School had I studied them as a child.

Response by MSgt Bj Jones made Dec 20 at 2014 5:45 PM

MSgt Bj Jones — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:45:18 -0500

Most hated: pushups. They weren't so bad when we females were required to do the women's version. The male version feels like your gut is being slashed with a knife. Most liked: situps. Situps are very easy for me.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Dec 20 at 2014 6:10 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:10:12 -0500

The 8 Count Military Push-up. I had a PSG who was former Marine and boyee would he break us off. I look back and say wow.... I survive T-1000 SFC Clark of the 3rd PLT, 513th TC, 57th Trans BN(2002-2005) FT. Lewis, Washington.

Response by MSgt Bj Jones made Dec 20 at 2014 6:23 PM

MSgt Bj Jones — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:23:10 -0500

I'd have been happy if they let us do roller skating as part of our PT. ☺

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Dec 20 at 2014 7:16 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 19:16:54 -0500

Not a single exercise, and not hated because it did not produce results, simply because it was evil.

Long before buddy assited PT was a thing
Long before perceptive neuromuscular exercise was taught in Master Fitness School
There was "Body By Burns" CPT Burns that is, the Year is 1989, 7th INF (L) Fort Ord CA, and The Commander of my company CPT Burns, was able to abuse most every muscle in a Infantry studs body with just a simple brown towel. To this day I shudder when I see that inglorious brown towel and remember the sweat and muscle failure it brought me.

Response by SPC John Decker made Dec 20 at 2014 10:32 PM

SPC John Decker — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:32:20 -0500

I didn't mind running, in formation. I could never find the will to do it alone. Sit-ups were my most hated.

Response by SSgt Nicole Biscoe made Dec 21 at 2014 7:13 AM

SSgt Nicole Biscoe — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:13:34 -0500

I like running... I can run for miles and miles... but the pushups... ughhh lol!

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Dec 21 at 2014 7:24 AM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:24:57 -0500

Favorite = ZONK!!!
Hated = PRT (Most useless set of exercises created)

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Dec 22 at 2014 7:42 AM

PFC Zanie Young — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:42:00 -0500

I didn't mind running, either. I have always loved running up and down hills, since it builds the legs. The exercise I really hated, though, were steamengines! I did plenty of those in FTC and they always made me dizzy!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2014 7:52 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:52:08 -0500

My favorite exercise is the first meal after. Most hated is the sit up I do getting out of bed before PT.

Response by BG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2014 11:17 AM

BG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:17:16 -0500

My least favorite exercise is getting out of bed in the morning.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2015 11:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:07:17 -0400

I love deadlifts.
I hate more than 25 reps of anything.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Aug 18 at 2015 6:39 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 06:39:47 -0400

I don't like organized PT altogether.

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Aug 18 at 2015 7:57 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:57:02 -0400

MOTOR POOL DUCK DUCK GOOSE!

Response by SSG Donald Halcomb made Aug 18 at 2015 9:14 AM

SSG Donald Halcomb — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:14:27 -0400

I've been out since 1997 and even now I still don't like to run without cadence. So I go to YouTube, put in the ear buds and off I go. I've slowed down alot because of some knee issues but If I'm not running I'm walking really fast.

Response by SSG Donald Halcomb made Aug 18 at 2015 9:18 AM

SSG Donald Halcomb — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:18:00 -0400

I have actually considered this. There are several for sale in the Georgia area from $4000 up to $7000. What I would do with it other then just drive it I have no ideal. But it would be worth it to me just to have a better piece of military history.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 9:18 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:18:36 -0400

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member, most hated PT exercise has to be flutter kicks. My favorite is probably the 4 count pushup.

Response by CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner made Aug 18 at 2015 10:16 AM

CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:16:26 -0400

I hate sit-ups! I would always get a huge sore on my tailbone, making it painful to sit! After a spinal surgery, the doc told me that I have a "flat back!" I said "no wonder I have problems with sit-ups! The surgeon replied it was a wonder that I could do sit-ups at all! My favorite was running! I could run out all my stress; however, let's not forget the best part of all, runners high!

Response by SFC David Davenport made Aug 18 at 2015 12:48 PM

SFC David Davenport — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:48:51 -0400

Mountain Climbers. They have never been enjoyable at any point in my career.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2016 1:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:29:42 -0500

I like the PRT. Then I can look at all the Jacked up Soldiers and leaders to know who the Hypocrites that constantly tell you what to do but can't bother to go look at videos to makes sure they do the exercises right, no matter how many time I tell them. Both Knees bend forward when you do the "The Windmill".

Response by Pvt Frank Marshall made Jun 5 at 2017 1:01 AM

Pvt Frank Marshall — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:01:18 -0400

During my time 59-63, exercise was the squat-thrust. Hated it. Didn't do it in PT much, but, our DI's used it for punishment. One time, I and three other recruits left our foot lockers unlocked, when we went to take our evening showers. Came back to the hut, gear scattered all over the hut floor. Sr. DI fell us out, along with our Right Guide. Gave us squat thrust's until we couldn't stand any more, only the Right Guide kept going. DI finally halted and dismissed us with expletives and it better not happen again. When we recovered some, our right guide fell the whole platoon out and told everyone he wasn't going through that crap again for anyone. If it happened again, him and whoever was responsible were going to go out behind the head and have a conversation. You all remember what a conversation was. It never happened again through the rest of boot training. The morning was my favorite. It got everything going. A good way to start the day. Semper Fi.