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Army Hand-Release Push-Up Calculator

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Enter your hand-release push-up rep count from a 2-minute test, plus your age and sex. The calculator shows your ACFT point score for the HRP event.

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Army Hand-Release Push-Up Calculator

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About the Army Hand-Release Push-Up Calculator

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What the Army Hand-Release Push-Up Calculator helps you understand

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This Hand-Release Push-Up Calculator provides detailed scoring for the ACFT's upper body muscular endurance event. The HRP differs from both the legacy APFT push-up and standard gym push-ups by requiring the chest and thighs to contact the ground and hands to visibly lift off the surface before each repetition. This strict standard ensures every repetition covers the full range of motion and eliminates the partial reps that plagued APFT push-up testing. Three variations are authorized: the standard hand release (T-position), the hand-release with arm extension (reaching forward), and the hand-release with rotation (alternating side reach). Soldiers choose one variation before the event begins and must maintain it throughout. Each variation targets slightly different muscle groups while maintaining the same scoring standard.

Use current official event guidance when preparing for an assessed score.

Army Hand-Release Push-Up Calculator FAQs

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What are the three HRP variations?+

Standard hand release (arms to T-position), arm extension (arms reach forward overhead), and rotation (alternate reaching one hand to the sky). All three score on the same table. Choose the variation you can perform most efficiently.

Which HRP variation is easiest?+

Most soldiers find the standard T-position hand release easiest because it requires the least additional movement. The rotation variation is often hardest as it adds balance and rotational demands to each rep.

What common errors cause no-reps?+

Common no-count errors include: not lifting hands completely off the ground, not achieving full arm extension at the top, breaking at the hips, lifting one hand but not the other, or not contacting the ground with chest and thighs.

How many HRPs should I aim for?+

Aim for at least 20-25 reps to have a comfortable passing buffer above the 60-point minimum. Competitive scores are 40+ reps. Training should target 10-15 reps above your minimum goal for test-day safety margin.