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Army Push-Up Calculator

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How to Use This Calculator

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How Army Push-Up Calculator turns inputs into an estimate

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Enter your hand-release push-up count (number of properly executed reps in 2 minutes), age, and sex. The calculator converts your count to ACFT points.

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Army Push-Up Calculator

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About the Army Push-Up Calculator

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What the Army Push-Up Calculator helps you understand

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The Army Push-Up Calculator scores the Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) event from the ACFT. Unlike traditional push-ups used in the legacy APFT, the HRP requires soldiers to lower completely to the ground, lift their hands off the surface, then push back up to the starting position. This full range of motion eliminates partial reps and ensures consistent standards. The event tests muscular endurance of the chest, shoulders, and triceps — key muscles for combat tasks like pushing vehicles, climbing obstacles, and recovery from prone positions. The HRP is performed for a maximum of 2 minutes, and scoring is based on the number of properly executed repetitions.

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

Army Push-Up Calculator FAQs

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How do hand-release push-ups differ from regular push-ups?+

Hand-release push-ups require you to lower your chest to the ground, lift both hands clearly off the surface, then push back to the start position. This ensures full range of motion and prevents partial reps that could pass in traditional push-ups.

How many hand-release push-ups to pass?+

The minimum varies by age and gender. Young male soldiers generally need at least 10 HRPs for a passing score of 60 points. Maximum scores typically require 60+ repetitions depending on the scoring table.

What muscles do HRPs work?+

HRPs primarily target the pectoralis major, anterior deltoids, and triceps. The hand-release component also engages the rhomboids and posterior deltoids during the lifting phase, making it more of a full upper-body exercise than standard push-ups.

How should I train for the HRP event?+

Practice the specific hand-release technique regularly. Supplement with bench press and overhead press for strength. High-rep bodyweight circuits build the endurance needed for the 2-minute time window. Aim for 3-4 push-up sessions per week.