Maximum Deadlift (MDL) | Hacks to MAX the ACFT

"The Maximum Deadlift (MDL) event represents movements required to safely and effectively lift heavy loads from the ground, jump, bound and tolerate landing. It requires well-conditioned back and leg muscles and helps Soldiers to avoid upper and lower back injuries caused by moving long distances under heavy load." (army.mil)

This exercise can be tough to master, but not impossible. Here, I go over all the tips. tricks, and HACKs to MAX the deadlift event. Many will be things you may not have considered in the past, so make sure to pay attention, watch the entire video, and implement all of these hacks as you continue your training towards maxing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)!

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UPDATED TO THE STADARDS OTLIME IN THE OFFICIAL ACFT (23Mar2022)
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All the gear (well... most of it), came from REP Fitness: https://www.repfitness.com/#617b4bb5a0263
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PR-1100 Power Rack
AB-3100 Adjustable Bench
370lb Black Bumper Plate Set
Series 1000 compatible Dip Bar Attachments
4x Weight Storage Horns (Series 1000)
SABRE Bar (20kg) w/ Center Knurl

Everything else (minus the tire) came from AMAZON (links direct to Amazon):

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I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you go with REP Fitness for your own home gym construction. The equipment is high-standard and very reasonably priced compared to its competitors.

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