Where would be the best place to work out for the USMC? should I lift weights or just run
2006-10-11 05:24:20 · 11 answers · asked by Jerica 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Run, pushups, pullups, crunches, side-straddle hops, leg lifts, bends and thursts, squats, carry around a 9 pound "rifle" (hold it out in front of you until it feel like you arms are falling off, and then keep it there for several more minutes), walk several miles with a 50 pound backpack.
Good luck and Semper Fi
2006-10-11 05:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by dougneb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend you run at least 1.5 miles at least 3 times a week. I suggest you try to do 100 (or as many as you can) ever day and do your dead arm hang as long as you can everyday. You don't really need to lift weights and if you decide you need to go with lighter weights, no need to look like a body builder. If you are getting ready for boot camp this will help you, your Drill Instructors will make sure you can carry the weight you need to. Most MOS don't require that you be able to lift large amounts of weight. Good Luck. Semper Fi!
Once you get to the end of boot camp you have to do a PFT, and that is (to score perfect 300), 100 crunches in 2 minutes, 70 second dead arm hang, and run 3 miles in 21 minutes.
And you usually do 2 PFT a year when you get to the fleet.
2006-10-14 11:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have gained some solid advice so far. The minimum standards that Larry Smith laid out for you, the three pull ups, 28 minute run, 50 crunches, are no longer sufficient. If it fairly is what you may gain, you won't have sufficient factors to pass your PFT (actual well being try). some objectives you may shoot for for this reason as which you is merely no longer hurting in boot camp may be 10 pull ups, a 24 minute 3 mile run, and a minimum of 80 crunches in 2 minutes. those are certainly under generic effects for an energetic duty Marine, yet once you're able to try this on the beginning up of boot camp earlier the DI's even start up construction you up, existence would be plenty extra handy for you. you would be waiting to take excitement in the adventure and watch the weaker adult men have a no longer uncomplicated time. solid success to you.
2016-12-13 06:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to do both. You need physical stamina as well as strength. A lot of ab work, running, push up, you name it. Do it.
Go beyond what you think you can do. The Marine Corps requires 110 % of all that you do. To do well in Boot Camp think of the worst case scenario and you will do fine. Do not use the word I can't do . It is unacceptable.
Good Luck and Semper Fi.
2006-10-11 05:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by Myriam C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for women in the corps
you have to be able to do a dead arm hang
run 3 miles
and 100 situps in a minute
Ask a recruiter about the dead arm hang. But you have to be able to AT LEAST do that before you can join.
Resistance and cardio is always the best way to go..
it will also prepare you for the challenges the 4th battallion is going to put on you.
espescially here in SC. Hot as hell, sand fleas, and you still have to perform.
2006-10-11 07:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by Oorah Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should run and do some push ups as well as stomach crunches. I graduated boot camp in 1984. Lots of running and PT.
2006-10-11 05:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes on weights and run up hill. Ex-marine here so I know,
semper fi.
2006-10-11 05:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an ex jar head and I would suggest you do both, still the best OUTFIT their is, worth your effort and good luck, SEMPER FI
2006-10-11 05:28:44 · answer #8 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do both, run and lots of abwork or core work.
2006-10-11 05:46:21 · answer #9 · answered by Rusty Shackleford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep healthy running above all clear precise attitude mind & body spirit
2006-10-11 05:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋