UK Parachute Regiment (P Coy) Fitness Standards
Could you meet the UK Parachute Regiment (P Coy) standard? These are Take Point Fitness's per-event tiers for the UK Parachute Regiment (P Coy) pathway (unisex, absolute), used to score readiness. They are not an official test, and no military or police body endorses them.
| Benchmark | Pass | Good | Excellent | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 km run (best effort) | 8:15 | 7:45 | 7:15 | 6:20 |
| 10-mile ruck | 2:00:00 | 1:50:00 | 1:42:00 | 1:35:00 |
| Back Squat | 100 kg | 120 kg | 140 kg | 160 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 110 kg | 140 kg | 190 kg | 235 kg |
| Conventional DL | 105 kg | 135 kg | 175 kg | 215 kg |
| Bench Press | 75 kg | 90 kg | 110 kg | 130 kg |
| Pull-ups (no time) | 5 reps | 8 reps | 12 reps | 20 reps |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps | 60 reps | 80 reps |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 30 reps | 50 reps | 65 reps | 80 reps |
| Plank (front) | 1:30 | 2:30 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| Side plank (per side) | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 30 s | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 |
| Power Clean | 55 kg | 75 kg | 90 kg | 110 kg |
| Broad Jump | 1.8 m | 2 m | 2.2 m | 2.4 m |
UK unit. Where the unit's published test or a public military fitness table exists, tiers are set from or checked against it; the rest are Take Point Fitness's own (beta) and recalibrate with athlete data.
FAQ
What are the UK Parachute Regiment (P Coy) fitness requirements?
The UK Parachute Regiment (P Coy) standard is scored per event — 2 km run (best effort), 10-mile ruck, Back Squat, Hex-bar DL and more — across strength, engine and work capacity. See the table above for the pass / good / excellent / elite tiers.
How do I train for the UK Parachute Regiment (P Coy) standard?
Build a deep aerobic base, train load carriage and rucking, and keep your strength high relative to bodyweight. Test against the standard regularly and attack your weakest event first.
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