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Air Force PT Test Chart: Men 25-29
By 25-29 most male airmen are deep in their first operational assignment, juggling shift work, TDYs, and the first PT re-test cycles of their career. Fitness rarely fails in this bracket for physical reasons; it fails for calendar reasons. This page lays out the baseline minimums the calculator scores for men, the composite math to 100 points, and how to keep training consistent when the schedule is not.
| Component | Minimum | How it is read |
|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 19:55 | Maximum time for the minimum passing score - finish at or under this |
| 2-km walk | 16:16 | Maximum time, pass/fail approved alternate - carries no points |
| HAMR shuttle run | 42 shuttles | Minimum shuttles for the minimum passing score (approved alternate) |
| Push-ups | 28 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Hand-release push-ups | 25 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate strength component) |
| Sit-ups | 31 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Cross-leg reverse crunches | 33 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate core component) |
| Forearm plank | 1:30 | Minimum hold time (approved alternate core component) |
| Waist-to-height ratio | 0.49 or lower | Full 20 points at 0.49 or lower, tapering to zero at 0.6 or higher - scored, not pass/fail |
Source: AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Program (public domain), last reviewed 2026-09-08. This is an independent summary, not an official Air Force publication.
How the score composes for men 25-29
The arithmetic for men in the 25-29 group is the standard one: 50 possible cardio points, 15 each for strength and core, and 20 for WHtR, 100 in all.
| Component | Options | Max points |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio | 2-mile run or HAMR shuttle run (scored); 2-km walk (approved alternate, pass/fail, no points) | 50 |
| Strength | Push-ups or hand-release push-ups | 15 |
| Core | Sit-ups, cross-leg reverse crunches, or forearm plank | 15 |
| Body composition (WHtR) | Waist-to-height ratio, scored on its own scale - not a pass/fail gate | 20 |
Male airmen aged 25-29 pass at 75 points provided no component minimum is missed, and an Excellent rating starts at 90.
Source: AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Program (public domain), last reviewed 2026-09-08. This is an independent summary, not an official Air Force publication.
Training focus for men 25-29
Protect the run first. The calculator's baseline cap for men is 19:55 on the 2-mile, and aerobic fitness is the slowest quality to rebuild once shift work erodes it. Two quality runs a week, one of them with intervals at your goal test pace, holds the line even through busy cycles.
Strength upkeep at 25-29 is cheap: men hold push-up numbers above the 28-rep floor and sit-ups above 31 with two short sessions weekly. The trap in this bracket is skipping core work entirely and discovering on test morning that one minute of sit-ups feels much longer than it did at tech school.
FAQs: men 25-29
What are the PT minimums for men aged 25-29?
In this calculator: a 2-mile run no slower than 19:55, at least 28 push-ups, and 31 sit-ups (or approved alternates such as 42 HAMR shuttles or a 1:30 plank). Official DAFMAN 36-2905 lines for 25-29 may differ slightly.
Is the PT test harder at 25-29 than under 25?
The official 25-29 column is marginally more forgiving than under-25 on some components. The official AFMAN 36-2905 score charts step requirements through five-year age groups, and this page's numbers are read directly from the official AFPC PFRA chart for this exact bracket and gender - not a flattened baseline. Always confirm against the current chart before test day, since charts can be revised.
How is the composite score built for men 25-29?
Cardio carries up to 50 points, strength up to 15, core up to 15, and body composition (WHtR) up to 20, totaling 100. You need 75+ to pass and 90+ for Excellent, and missing the minimum in cardio, strength, or core fails the test regardless of total points.
Can men 25-29 take the 2-km walk instead of the run?
Only with a medical exemption that authorizes an alternate aerobic component; it is not an age-based choice. When authorized, the calculator's baseline walk ceiling for men is 16:16.
Estimate your score as a male airman 25-29
The calculator applies the exact baselines in the table above to your run time, reps, and measurements.
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Based on AFMAN 36-2905, last reviewed 2026-09-08.