Kampkraft Military Physical Test

Do you work out?
 
Do you sometimes struggle with motivation?
 
Then here is a challenge for you – do a military physical test this week, then train for 3 months to improve your result by doing the test again and experience how you gain more Kampkraft – Fighting Power, strength, energy and endurance – for life.
 
I am convinced that the wrong type of motivation is the cause of a large part of the struggles that people have with losing weight, getting into shape, living a healthy life and reaching their goals for physical training.
 
The fitness industry runs on a multimillion dollar marketing platform which is designed to appeal to your most superficial and egoistic traits. Promising instant weight loss, a perfect six pack and a summer bikini body with little to no effort, is a great way to get people to get their credit card out, but it turns out that it is not a good way to build a solid training habit.
 
That is why we have started Kampkraft – where we train to do a standardised military test in order to measure our fighting power – the strength, energy and resources we have to engage in life’s battles.
 
Sounds like a good challenge? Here is the test:

(This page describes for people who want to take the Danish Defence Force Physical test. See original text on: https://karriere.forsvaret.dk/uddannelse/optagelsesprove-officer/fysisk-test-niveau-2-5/)

If you live on Fyn, then you can also sign up for Kampkraft Training in Haastrup close to Fåborg here: https://maniphesto.com/register/kampkraft-8-ugers-bootcamp/

Danish Defence Force Physical Test Level 2 – 5

Running test

You must run a minimum of 2400 – 2900 meters in 12 minutes, depending on the level of the education you have applied for. The BIP test is used in special conditions such as extreme weather.

Strength test

The strength test consists of 4 exercises: played squat with weight, dips in a stand, body lifts and burpees, in the order shown below. Depending on which education you have applied for, there may be greater requirements for the strength exercises you must be able to meet. 

 

Exercise 1 – split squat with weight

Exercise 1 – split squat with weight

3 sets of 15 repetitions with 5, 10, 15 or 20 kg According to table

Start/top position: standing with the weight (barbell or sandbag) on the shoulders and the feet staggered. Distance between the feet is optional.

Bottom position: kneel down until the back knee touches the floor. One repetition: one repetition is from the top position to the bottom position and back to the top position. A set consists of performing the required number of repetitions, first with one leg and then with the other. The repetitions in each set are performed continuously. Switch partners after each set. Mat can be used under the back knee, as the knee touches the mat.

Exercise 2 – dips in bars

 

Exercise 2 – dips in bar

1 set of 1, 3, 5 repetitions or 3 sets of 5 repetitions According to table

Start/top position: free hanging with full lockout in the elbows. Bottom position: the back of the shoulders below the elbows.

One repetition: knees extended throughout the movement and feet under or in front of hands. A repetition is from the top position to the bottom position and back to the top position. Each repetition should be performed as a continuous movement. It is not allowed to take breaks between repetitions other than to correct grip or regain balance. Extra weight is added by using the provided weight belt.

Exercise 3 – pullups

Exercise 3 – body pull-ups

1 set of 1, 3, 5 repetitions or 3 sets of 5 repetitions According to table

Start/bottom position: free hanging with overhand grip and full lockout in elbows. Top position: chin over the bar/bar.

One repetition: the body at rest with knees extended throughout the movement and the feet under or in front of the hands. One repetition is from bottom position to top position and return to bottom position. Each repetition should be performed as a continuous movement. It is not allowed to take breaks between repetitions other than to correct grip or regain balance. Extra weight is added when using the provided weight belt.

Exercise 4 – burpees

1 set of 20, 25, 30 or 35 repetitions According to table

Starting position: standing. Bottom position: lying on your stomach with your hands free from the floor.

Top position: jump with knee, hip and shoulder in a straight line. Hands placement of optional.

One repetition: one repetition is from the starting position to the bottom position and back to the top position. Each repetition should be performed as a continuous movement. It is not allowed to take breaks between repetitions other than to regain balance.

PS. There are several different versions of this test. I have posted this as it seems to be the most updated, and has the most detailed description. I have personally decided to do a slightly different version myself, which has 10 levels and includes deadlift. I also prefer lunges to split squat, which is used in some versions of the test. So if you can already easily complete the level 5 requirements above, then check out the table below.

 

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