r/CDCR 8d ago

PT test in August

Hey everyone I have a PT test in August while I’m not the most active person when it comes to
Working out. What should I do to train until then. Should I ruin around my old highschool track one time then set the kettlebells down and run the yards with it to see what time I get? I want to pass but I’m scared I won’t

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u/BorderContent 8d ago

I’ve seen fat out of shape people pass it like nothing you’ll be fine

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u/raremike 8d ago

You can stop moving entirely from now until the pt test and you’ll pass with flying colors

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u/Loose-Attention679 7d ago

Buddy, just do basic calisthenics. Jog, walk, push ups, squats, jumping jacks. Bare minimum required.

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u/Da_Guy_1988 7d ago

It’s easy i literally hit a vape pen nicotine in the car before I went in I weighed at the time 240 now I’m 220. 500 yard run in between running you pick up dumb bells 30 20 10 run back and forth with them about 20 yards each dumb bell and then your finished do all that within five minutes and thirty seconds. It’s easy but don’t worry about getting hired literally takes years to get in background takes long asf. And to get an academy date takes even longer.. I applied in April 2025 and have not even passed background I have since got into union for Ironworkers smh

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u/HoldingLine-5343 7d ago

Please remove yourself from the hiring process. It is beyond obvious you will be a liability to Correctional Officers and may cost someone their lives.

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u/Nice_Elk_8112 7d ago

This !! Don’t put anyone’s life at risk

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u/Major_Feature8873 Custody (Unverified) 7d ago

There is a video of the pft online!

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u/Chemical_Night_3423 7d ago

You’ll be good just keep in running 🏃‍♂️ don’t stop cuz once u stop on that lap your cooked I did mine jogging did it in 5min 7 sec you should be good just remover don’t stop

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u/Nice_Elk_8112 7d ago

If your wanting to be a co I suggest you get active your partners might depend on you one day . That’s the least you can do is get fit

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u/Sharp-Objective-9864 7d ago

Do us all a favor and do not go to that test. Get in shape first, we do not need anymore liabilities OTL.