CFA Training Blog
CFA Training Blog
Expert guidance on pull-ups, push-ups, running, and every CFA event — written for candidates training for West Point, USNA, USAFA, and USMMA
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CFA Mile Run Standards and Training Plan for Service Academy Candidates
The mile run is the only aerobic event on the CFA and the one that separates competitive applicants from the rest. This complete guide covers scoring benchmarks for all 4 CFA academies, pacing strategy, and a 16-week training plan to hit your target time.
CFA Basketball Throw: Standards, Technique, and Training for Service Academy Candidates
The basketball throw is the most neglected event on the CFA — and one of the easiest to improve with the right technique. This guide covers scoring standards, the mechanics that add distance, and a training plan to maximize your score before test day.
CFA Push-Up Standards and Training Guide for Service Academy Candidates
Push-ups are one of the most trainable events on the CFA — but most candidates train them wrong. This complete guide covers scoring benchmarks for all 4 CFA academies, common form faults that cost points, and a 16-week plan to reach a competitive score.
CFA Pull-Up Standards and Training Progression
Starting from zero pull-ups as a junior? This complete guide covers every academy''s scoring benchmarks, a 12-month progression plan, and the exact training methods that get candidates to max score.