Army Combat Fitness Test Training — Colorado Springs, CO
Train Smarter. Get Stronger. Pass With Confidence.
Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) takes more than just motivation—it requires a structured program, proper technique, and the right progressions.
At Total Body Works in Colorado Springs, we specialize in helping soldiers, recruits, cadets, and everyday individuals master the ACFT, even if they’ve never trained in a gym before. Whether you need to pass for enlistment, advance your military career, or dramatically improve your score, our coaches build a personalized plan that meets you where you’re starting and elevates your performance safely and efficiently.
Why ACFT Training Matters
The ACFT was designed to reflect real-world combat readiness, emphasizing full-body strength, power, endurance, and mobility—not just traditional cardio conditioning.
Each event demands technique as much as strength. Without proper training, many soldiers struggle with:
Low power output on the 3-Rep Max Deadlift
Poor control in the Standing Power Throw
Grip fatigue during the Sprint–Drag–Carry
Core instability in the Plank
Pacing challenges in the 2-Mile run
Our ACFT-specific training program helps you navigate all of these challenges with expert coaching and proven progressions.
ACFT Training at Total Body Works: What Makes Us Different
At Total Body Works, you won’t just practice the events—you’ll build the strength and mechanics to excel at them.
✔ Correct Movement Progressions (Beginner-Friendly)
Many clients come to us with little to no gym experience. We start with fundamentals and gradually progress you through:
Proper deadlifting mechanics
Rotational power development
Speed and agility foundations
Grip, core, and shoulder stability
Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning
You’ll build real strength and confidence without unnecessary risk of injury.
✔ Individualized Coaching
Every soldier or recruit has different strengths and weaknesses. We tailor your training to focus on what you need most to improve your score quickly and safely.
✔ Injury-Prevention Focus
The ACFT is demanding. We help you strengthen connective tissue, improve mobility, and avoid the common pains and overuse injuries that derail progress.
✔ Data-Driven Tracking
We monitor improvements in power, strength, speed, and endurance so you see measurable progress every week.
✔ Private, Uncrowded Training Space
Unlike crowded on-post gyms or big commercial gyms, you get personalized coaching in a private environment—ideal for soldiers who prefer focused, distraction-free training.
What We Help You Improve
Each ACFT event requires a high level of precision. We break down all components so you can score higher with less effort.
1. 3-Rep Max Deadlift
Hip hinge mechanics
Posterior chain strength
Safe, efficient pulling techniques
Core bracing and breathing
2. Standing Power Throw
Explosive hip rotation
Lat and core activation
Overhead power mechanics
3. Hand-Release Push-Ups
Full-body tension
Shoulder stability
Scapular control
Pacing strategy
4. Sprint–Drag–Carry
Acceleration technique
Sled drag efficiency
Side-shuffle mechanics
Anaerobic power development
5. Plank (or Leg Tuck progression if applicable)
Anti-extension core strength
Shoulder endurance
Proper bracing to last longer
6. 2-Mile Run
Running form analysis
Breathing patterns
Pacing strategy
Energy system training