What not to do - No excuse BMQ tips [Merged]
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Greetings everyone. I have a few questions regarding the proper form of push up.
I came across this video called Basic Up Reloaded Episode 2(link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZerXj7zCCI8) and I noticed the recruit at 2:20 was not doing the most standard form of push up that was instructed in the training guide. More specifically, the recruit's elbows were pointing sideways as opposed to "using the toes as the pivot point" taught in the guide(link http://cdn.forces.ca/_PDF2010/fitnessresv_en.pdf).
I can do at least 40 push ups using the exact form the recruit in the video was using. But, I can barely do 15 using the most standard form which is not enough to pass the test.
So my questions are as follows:
1. Are the examiners ridiculously strict about the forms? Is the form that the recruit in video was using acceptable?
2. I hear that the examiners only count the maximum number of push ups/sit-ups within 1 minute.
Thank you very very much for clarifying this.
I came across this video called Basic Up Reloaded Episode 2(link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZerXj7zCCI8) and I noticed the recruit at 2:20 was not doing the most standard form of push up that was instructed in the training guide. More specifically, the recruit's elbows were pointing sideways as opposed to "using the toes as the pivot point" taught in the guide(link http://cdn.forces.ca/_PDF2010/fitnessresv_en.pdf).
I can do at least 40 push ups using the exact form the recruit in the video was using. But, I can barely do 15 using the most standard form which is not enough to pass the test.
So my questions are as follows:
1. Are the examiners ridiculously strict about the forms? Is the form that the recruit in video was using acceptable?
2. I hear that the examiners only count the maximum number of push ups/sit-ups within 1 minute.
Thank you very very much for clarifying this.
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trolling_thunder said:
1. Yes they are. The form in the video (which I haven't seen as I am at work) may not be correct. Was the recruit doing "punishment" push-ups vs. the actual test? Most instructors aren't going to care how you do them.
2. The situps are timed for one minute. For the push ups, there is no time limit but you have to perform them continuously with no stopping or hesitating.
Search the forums, you'll find loads of advice and info in the Physical Training & Standards threads.
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PMedMoe said:
Thank you for your response. and no madam, i'm pretty sure the recruit in the video was doing his physical fitness test at CFLRS. Also, there was an examiner right before him while he's doing the pushups.
I would really appreciate a solid response on this matter before I ask a recruiting officer.
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Okay, just looking at the video now. I see nothing wrong with his form. Your elbows can be back or out, that's normally not an issue.
There's no need to ask about this at a RC. When you do the test, you'll be instructed on how to do everything.
There's no need to ask about this at a RC. When you do the test, you'll be instructed on how to do everything.
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zipperhead_cop said:
This was on the first page of the thread. I know it was a serious post, but good lord, was it funny. My first belly laugh of the day :rofl:.
zipperhead_cop was replying to a drug dealer who somehow joined the Army. Then in his infinite brilliance, this drug dealing idiot goes on an Army forum bragging about how well he hid his stash during trg :facepalm:....
I really do think that he was hooping his stash, a hooped shaving cream can would certainly give him the perfect posture for standing at attention
. He also likely referred to his barracks as his "Cell Range" just to have "street cred" amongst his course-mates.
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chris the merc said:
Dang, he got hit with the Ban Hammer before I could say something to him and get a reply from him (or hope to anyways; he's likely too busy being the CO of his Call of Duty unit, which we all know counts as real military experience) .
In his case, as it's said on the internet "Obvious troll is obvious".
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Now, I have done some searching, and do not feel like making a new thread, so I'll ask her for a straight answer: Are straight razors allowed? (no pun intended)
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FlyingDutchman said:
Save yourself some grief, time and hassle and just use a regular razor. Once all your training is done, you can go back to your regular habits if you want.
My 0.02 Balboas
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Try not to take it all to seriously. :facepalm:
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Enemy said:
Common sense, good manners and the wrath of of the moderators prevent me from saying what I really think of you. Suffice it to say, if you were a member of MY UNIT I'd try very hard to ensure you weren't after this escapade. Grow up. :rage:
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I don't have one, someone was asking me, and I told him I would find out. The info you supplied was helpful.frank1515 said:
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Jim Seggie said:
I did not expect to be taken seriously.
FlyingDutchman said:
You're welcome (I think... Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not)
Just a helpful hint, the excuse that "my buddy ask me to ask Army.ca" holds little ground here, I've noticed. If you're going to use that line as a reply, might as well not post.
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Enemy said:
Good thing other people quoted you before the Ninja edit eh ?
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Yeah im not trying to poison any young minds here... I thought it would be good for a laugh, someone was offended, and down it came.
