Boost your Sprint Drag Carry with these exercise! Comment ACFT for an 8 week Army Combat Fitness test Guide! @ACFT FITNESS APP 1. Sandbag Thrusters * Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 12-15 reps * Rest: 60-90 seconds between sets * Focus: Explosive power in both the legs and shoulders, essential for the push/pull strength in Sprint Drag Carry. 2. Bear Hug Front Squats * Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps * Rest: 60 seconds between sets * Focus: Core stability, quad, and glute strength, which build resilience for carrying and controlling load movement during the carry phase. 3. Forward Lunges * Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 12 reps per leg * Rest: 60 seconds between sets * Focus: Step length and leg strength, enhancing stride and explosive power to improve sprint speed in the Sprint Drag Carry. 4. Farmer's Carry * Sets/Duration: 3 sets of 45-60 seconds * Rest: 60-90 seconds between sets * Focus: Grip strength, shoulder stability, and core engagement. Alternate Exercises (If Sandbags Are Unavailable): * Sandbag Thrusters → Dumbbell Thrusters (Use two dumbbells held at shoulder height, pressing up as you squat) * Bear Hug Front Squats → Goblet Squats (Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell at chest height, simulating the front-loaded squat) * Forward Lunges → Weighted Walking Lunges (Hold weights in each hand to increase difficulty) * Farmer's Carry → Dumbbell Farmer’s Carry (Use heavy dumbbells or kettlebells, maintaining proper form throughout the carry duration)
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