A Training Approach for the United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test for Officer Candidate School Candidates
by David Alvarez, MS, and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
TSAC Report
September 2026
Vol 82, Issue 2
This article explores strength training and conditioning programs designed to improve Physical Fitness Test (PFT) scores, strength, endurance, power, and combat readiness.
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