Hey, I'm curious about the physical fitness test for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Specifically, does anyone know how many pull-ups you need to do? I'm trying to prepare myself, and I'm wondering what the expectations are.
For the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) required by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, there are six events, including a pull-up event.
For males, the minimum requirement is 4 pull-ups while the average scores tend to be in the 10-15 range. For females, the pull-up event is replaced with a flexed arm hang, where the minimum score is 7 seconds. However, remember that these are merely benchmark scores, and the higher you score, the better.
One way to prepare is to create a workout plan where you gradually increase the number of pull-ups each week leading up to your test. This helps build the upper body strength necessary to meet and possibly exceed the minimum requirement.
Good luck with your preparation! Your focus on meeting the physical requirements is a very important part of the Academy's admission process.
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