physical fitness question for army/military?

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shakedown

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ive thought about the army. only problem is im out of shape. im a big guy, not fat. about 6'4" 250 lbs broad build. i have trouble with pushups and pullups because im so heavy.
but i dont quit easily and im intelligent... if that counts for anything. i know a guy who got sent to fat camp before he could go in the army. what do they do with you if can cut it?
the weight is high bone density, muscle mass and large build. im not fat. geez
 
What the military really cares about is your body mass index (BMI) and not so much your weight. If you are over your maximum allowed weight for your age, sex, and height (many soldiers are) then you must pass what is called a tape test to determine your BMI. I am 6'3" and weigh 260 and have to be tape tested all the time but I always pass. I carry around a lot of extra muscle weight because Im into lifting. I can still do a butt load of pushups and pullups though. Sounds like you may be the same way. You should ask your recruiter if he will tape test you and check to see if your BMI is within Army standards for your age and height.
 
with the army if u are over the weight limit they will give u a tape test and if u body fat is above 30% u cant enlist right then... they will give u a few weeks to burn off some of the weight and come back... but if u are under 30% but still above 25% body fat u have to take this thing called the arms test u have to step up and down on a box for five minutes at a certain pace that they set for u... u should be good since u said ur mostly muscle and just work on running and hit the weights dont worry about pull up their not part of the army's pt test
 
The height and weight restrictions are pretty self explanatory. To me boot camp was easier than the two a day football drills I did all during high school. Start working out and running now you cannot use your intelligence to prevent shin splints etc. Good luck, the marines were a great part of my life.
 
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