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New in 2020: Planks on the Marine PFT — and how the Corps will try to stay the most fit branch
The Corps has no plans to rest on its fitness laurels next year.
By Philip Athey
Did lower back injuries drive the commandant’s decision on planks?
Abdominal crunches may have contributed to lower back pain being the number one musculoskeletal diagnosis across Camp Lejeune.
By Shawn Snow
Top Marine approves planks as an alternative to crunches
Holding a plank for four minutes and 20 seconds will net a Marine a top score on the PFT.
By Shawn Snow
Top Marine says hold tight on pending CFT changes to rest intervals
The commandant wants further study on the proposed CFT change.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps is considering planks as an alternative to crunches on the PFT
The Force Fitness Division plans to study if planks could be a better alternative to crunches on the PFT.
By Shawn Snow