ACFT Tomfoolery; Seriously, a PLANK?!

Here are my thoughts concerning some of the changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test since the last time I discussed it a couple of years ago. The removal of the leg tuck especially grinds my gears. The change in scoring, not so much, but it's still a bit odd (and likely political).

Note that after reviewing the footage I'm aware my plank position was not ideal. However, if I had an observer to warn me to lower my butt, keep my knees straighter, etc. then I could adjust my position and continue to hold it with no problem. Also, monologuing while performing a plank does increase the difficulty just a tad, so there's that. My main point in doing the plank in the video is simply to show that I'm not just blowing smoke about the scoring on this event being too easy. If this overweight 56 year old can do it without much effort, there is nothing "rigorous" about this particular event.

The official ACFT site: https://www.army.mil/acft/

My original video about certain ACFT events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyQSD7xLqGI
Half hour trap bar deadlift challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPEl2zWitmU
Core workout video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HepOIIne8R0