What actions cause for push-up disqualifications?

Mel · Post by **Mel** » January 27th, 2007, 11:51 am

Greetings Rangers, Soldiers and Veterans. I've already used the search function but couldn't find it listed anywhere. The question I have is:

What actions will cause a disqualification during the APFT (regarding push-ups)?

I know improper posture (sagging back...not going low enough and etc) won't be counted as a proper military push-up. What happens if during the 2-minute time you reach failure and crash onto the floor....does that mean your time is up?

Are there any "allowed" resting positions (ie, locking elbows, arching back) before you continue on with push-ups?

I've started Ranger Silverback's posted routine and man....its a killer. :D I love it!!

-Mel

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » January 27th, 2007, 1:07 pm

Mel wrote:I know improper posture (sagging back...not going low enough and etc) won't be counted as a proper military push-up. What happens if during the 2-minute time you reach failure and crash onto the floor....does that mean your time is up?

YES

Mel wrote:Are there any "allowed" resting positions (ie, locking elbows, arching back) before you continue on with push-ups?

YES

The Holmchicken · Post by **The Holmchicken** » January 27th, 2007, 1:25 pm

Also bringing a hand or foot off the ground at any time during the event is cause for termination.

Mel · Post by **Mel** » January 27th, 2007, 2:37 pm

Thank you Ranger Silverback and Ranger Holmchicken. Much appreciated.

The Holmchicken · Post by **The Holmchicken** » January 27th, 2007, 6:50 pm

Zonk 1/75 wrote:
The Holmchicken wrote:Also bringing a hand or foot off the ground at any time during the event is cause for termination.
assuming you have hands and feet...................

I don't use my hands. I just do cock push-ups and still get 90% in the event.

GoldCoast · Post by **GoldCoast** » January 27th, 2007, 6:53 pm

The Holmchicken wrote:
Zonk 1/75 wrote:
The Holmchicken wrote:Also bringing a hand or foot off the ground at any time during the event is cause for termination.
assuming you have hands and feet...................

I don't use my hands. I just do cock push-ups and still get 90% in the event.

Well I can only do one...

I guess that's all you'd really need...

Looon · Post by **Looon** » January 27th, 2007, 7:00 pm

Asking a question like this during the test can get you disqualified.

Ranger175csar · Post by **Ranger175csar** » January 27th, 2007, 9:00 pm

All the above mentioned and

Not preparing or being a pussy.. ;) lol

Mel · Post by **Mel** » January 29th, 2007, 9:33 am

Lol! Thank you Rangers! :o

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » January 29th, 2007, 10:27 am

try FM 21-20, then you tell us...

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