Updates to the FBI Special Agent Candidates' Physical Fitness Test - Effective Nov 2025 

In 2025, the FBI will implement major changes to its Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for all special agent candidates. These updates aim to better assess upper-body strength and stamina, cardiovascular endurance, and speed. The key changes include replacing sit-ups with pull-ups and lowering the overall passing score from 12 to 10.

Formerly, pullups were not part of the graded portion of the FBI PFT. Now they are. Situps are gone. 

The Updated Physical Fitness Test

The revised FBI PFT now features four events, which candidates must complete with no more than five minutes of rest between each. The four test components are: 

Pull-ups: Perform the maximum number of strict, untimed pull-ups—kipping or swinging is not allowed.

300-Meter Sprint: Complete a timed 300-meter sprint as fast as possible.

Push-ups: Perform as many push-ups as possible, untimed.

1.5-Mile Run: Run 1.5 miles and record your time.

 Key Changes for 2025

Pull-ups Replace Sit-ups: The traditional one-minute sit-up event has been eliminated from the PFT. While pull-ups have been part of the test previously, they did not contribute to the score. Now, pull-ups are mandatory and count towards the score. Train Pullups! 

Mandatory Minimums: Candidates must score at least 1 point in each of the four events to pass and need a total of 10 points overall. These are the FBI minimum standards. The recommended standards are my recommendations (not the FBIs):

Minimum and Recommended Standards for Passing - To earn one point in each event, candidates must meet these minimum requirements above:

The scores listed in the far-right column are my recommendations, NOT the FBI's; however, you will observe candidates with these scores in the top 50% of applicants. Treat this as part of your job interview preparation and take it seriously.

With the addition of pull-ups (removing sit-ups) and a lowered passing score, the FBI’s new standards aim to be both more challenging and more effective in evaluating candidates’ physical fitness. Pull-ups are the most demanding calisthenic exercise. Performing your first is a strength challenge, but doing ten tests challenges your muscular endurance. Keep pulling, pushing, running, and planking—each is essential for success.

This Fitness Guide is designed to help aspiring FBI agents pass the new Mandatory Physical Fitness Test. The Book / eBook program is an eight-week workout that has successfully prepared FBI Academy candidates and graduates over the past two decades. If you feel you need a more personal application to training, check out my online coaching at StewSmithFitness.com.

If you're not familiar, the FBI Fitness Test Workout Program provides the tools to excel. Have you applied to the FBI since early 2025? Don't let the fitness test be your barrier. Excelling across all parts of the application, including the fitness test, is crucial.

If you recently failed your first attempt, don’t worry—many applicants do, especially if they aren’t accustomed to combining all events. But time is limited. This program teaches you how to master the FBI PFT, helping you get hired, avoid setbacks, and wait 6 months before reapplying.

Updated FBI Fitness Test Workout (2025)

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If you participate in this program, you will not waste your time. If you want a change in your career, this may help you open that door a little wider as you begin that journey.

Jump on The FBI Fitness Test Workout now as you need to understand your strengths and weaknesses regarding the FBI Fitness Test. Invest your remaining time in training prior to your test date, focusing on the specifics of the test. These test elements include strength, speed (sprint), endurance (run), muscle stamina, grip, flexibility, and mobility.  Getting good at all of these takes practice.