ACFT Blog

Expert advice, training tips, and the latest news to help you excel in the Army Combat Fitness Test.

Complete Guide to Maximum Deadlift Training for the ACFT
Training Guides

Learn proper technique and programming to maximize your MDL score on the Army Combat Fitness Test.

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LTC Alex Thompson
April 15, 20258 min read
Maximum Deadlift
Strength Training
ACFT Events
How to Improve Your 2-Mile Run Time in 8 Weeks
Training Guides

A comprehensive training plan to shave minutes off your 2-mile run time and boost your ACFT score.

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LTC Alex Thompson
April 10, 202510 min read
2-Mile Run
Cardio Training
ACFT Events
ACFT Standards Update: What Changed in 2025
News & Updates

A detailed breakdown of the latest changes to the ACFT scoring standards and what they mean for soldiers.

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LTC Alex Thompson
April 5, 20256 min read
ACFT Standards
Army Policy
Scoring
Mastering the Sprint-Drag-Carry: Technique and Training Tips
Event Techniques

Improve your performance in the most challenging ACFT event with these expert techniques and training strategies.

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LTC Alex Thompson
March 28, 20259 min read
Sprint-Drag-Carry
ACFT Events
Technique
Nutrition Strategies to Boost ACFT Performance
Nutrition

Learn what to eat before, during, and after training to optimize your ACFT scores and recovery.

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LTC Alex Thompson
March 22, 20257 min read
Nutrition
Recovery
Performance
Common ACFT Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Event Techniques

Identify and correct these frequent errors that could be costing you valuable points on the ACFT.

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LTC Alex Thompson
March 15, 20258 min read
ACFT Events
Technique
Training Tips

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