UK Infantry Fitness Standards
Could you meet the UK Infantry standard? These are Take Point Fitness's per-event tiers for the UK Infantry pathway (unisex, absolute), used to score readiness. They are not an official test, and no military or police body endorses them.
| Benchmark | Pass | Good | Excellent | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 km run (best effort) | 10:15 | 8:45 | 7:45 | 7:15 |
| 8-mile loaded march (25 kg) | 2:00:00 | 1:55:00 | 1:50:00 | 1:40:00 |
| Back Squat | 100 kg | 130 kg | 155 kg | 175 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 120 kg | 155 kg | 200 kg | 245 kg |
| Conventional DL | 110 kg | 140 kg | 185 kg | 225 kg |
| Bench Press | 75 kg | 95 kg | 115 kg | 135 kg |
| Pull-ups (no time) | 6 reps | 12 reps | 18 reps | 25 reps |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 45 reps | 65 reps | 80 reps | 100 reps |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 50 reps | 70 reps | 90 reps | 110 reps |
| Plank (front) | 1:30 | 2:30 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| Side plank (per side) | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 35 s | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 |
UK unit. Where the unit's published test or a public military fitness table exists, tiers are set from or checked against it; the rest are Take Point Fitness's own (beta) and recalibrate with athlete data.
FAQ
What are the UK Infantry fitness requirements?
The UK Infantry standard is scored per event — 2 km run (best effort), 8-mile loaded march (25 kg), Back Squat, Hex-bar DL and more — across strength, engine and work capacity. See the table above for the pass / good / excellent / elite tiers.
How do I train for the UK Infantry standard?
Build a deep aerobic base, train load carriage and rucking, and keep your strength high relative to bodyweight. Test against the standard regularly and attack your weakest event first.
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