<P> The testing events are conducted in accordance with standards detailed in Army FM 7 - 22: Army Physical Readiness Training . Prior to the start of each event, the standard is read aloud, followed by a demonstration in which an individual demonstrates both the correct exercise and any disqualifying behaviors which would make the exercise incorrect . </P> <P> Quoted from Army FM 7 - 22: </P> <P> "The push - up event measures the endurance of the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles . On the command' get set,' assume the front - leaning rest position by placing your hands where they are comfortable for you . Your feet may be together or up to 12 inches apart . When viewed from the side, your body should form a generally straight line from your shoulders to your ankles . On the command' go,' begin the push - up by bending your elbows and lowering your entire body as a single unit until your upper arms are at least parallel to the ground . Then, return to the starting position by raising your entire body until your arms are fully extended . Your body must remain rigid in a generally straight line and move as a unit while performing each repetition . At the end of each repetition, the scorer will state the number of repetitions you have completed correctly . If you fail to keep your body generally straight, to lower your whole body until your upper arms are at least parallel to the ground, or to extend your arms completely, that repetition will not count, and the scorer will repeat the number of the last correctly performed repetition . </P> <P> If you fail to perform the first ten push - ups correctly, the scorer will tell you to go to your knees and will explain to you what your mistakes are . You will then be sent to the end of the line to be retested . After the first 10 push - ups have been performed and counted, however, no restarts are allowed . The test will continue, and any incorrectly performed push - ups will not be counted . An altered, front - leaning rest position is the only authorized rest position . That is, you may sag in the middle or flex your back . When flexing your back, you may bend your knees, but not to such an extent that you are supporting most of your body weight with your legs . If this occurs, your performance will be terminated . You must return to, and pause in, the correct starting position before continuing . If you rest on the ground or raise either hand or foot from the ground, your performance will be terminated . You may reposition your hands and / or feet during the event as long as they remain in contact with the ground at all times . Correct performance is important . You will have two minutes in which to do as many push - ups as you can ." </P>

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