US Marine Corps (PFT/CFT) Fitness Standards
Could you meet the US Marine Corps (PFT/CFT) standard? These are Take Point Fitness's per-event tiers for the US Marine Corps (PFT/CFT) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-mile run | 27:40 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 17:05 |
| Back Squat | 95 kg | 125 kg | 145 kg | 170 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 120 kg | 150 kg | 190 kg | 230 kg |
| Conventional DL | 105 kg | 135 kg | 175 kg | 215 kg |
| Bench Press | 75 kg | 95 kg | 115 kg | 130 kg |
| Pull-ups (no time) | 3 reps | 12 reps | 18 reps | 25 reps |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 42 reps | 60 reps | 75 reps | 100 reps |
| Plank (front) | 1:10 | 3:00 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| Side plank (per side) | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 30 s | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 |
| Power Clean | 60 kg | 80 kg | 95 kg | 115 kg |
| Broad Jump | 1.8 m | 2 m | 2.2 m | 2.4 m |
US 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 US Marine Corps (PFT/CFT) fitness requirements?
The US Marine Corps (PFT/CFT) standard is scored per event — 3-mile run, Back Squat, Hex-bar DL, Conventional 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 US Marine Corps (PFT/CFT) 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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