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Hand Release Push-Ups: Form, AFT and Air Force Standards

Hand Release Push-Ups: Form, AFT and Air Force Standards

Hand Release Push-Ups: Form, AFT and Air Force StandardsCombat Fitness
Published on: 10/09/2026

Hand release push-ups are scored on the Army AFT and offered on the Air Force PT test. Get the form cues, no-rep faults, and rep standards. Train for it.

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Military Workout Plan: Free 12-Week Program | Combat Fitness

Military Workout Plan: Free 12-Week Program | Combat Fitness

Military Workout Plan: Free 12-Week Program | Combat FitnessCombat Fitness
Published on: 06/09/2026

A military workout plan built on the five capacities the job demands. Get the full 12-week program, one week written out, and at-home swaps. Start Monday.

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Bench Dips (Tricep Dips on a Bench): Muscles and Form

Bench Dips (Tricep Dips on a Bench): Muscles and Form

Bench Dips (Tricep Dips on a Bench): Muscles and FormCombat Fitness
Published on: 04/09/2026

Bench dips work the triceps hardest, with the front delts and lower chest assisting. Get the form, safe depth, variations and rep targets. Train them right.

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USAFA CFA Minimum Scores (and Competitive Targets)

USAFA CFA Minimum Scores (and Competitive Targets)

USAFA CFA Minimum Scores (and Competitive Targets)Combat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

See the full USAFA CFA minimum scores for all six events, plus the competitive targets — 60+ push-ups, a sub-6:00 mile - that win appointments.

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