In BMQ, the push-ups required are the minimum as set out in the CF Fitness standards and this
standard is used in the BMQs fitness test. No where are you required to do 30 push-ups by the
end of the course. BMQ is not a fitness course.
HOWEVER. Given the amount of PT and conditioning that you get during BMQ, it is likely the
number push-ups you can do at the beginning and at the end of the course will increase.
Weight-lifters acutally complain about loosing muscle mass though. When training for the
fitness test, its better to focus on a over-all fitness (strength, endurance, and cardio) program
for the activities you'll be doing once you get into the military. Training only for the minimum
standard or just for the fitness test won't be useful.
In the military, you may be tasked for long marches, carry heavy loads like rucksacks, deploy
to an area and set-up equipment, maintain combat readiness, move around/over obstacles,
work long hours with little sleep, and being in excellent physical shape is very helpful. It
can stretch an individual physically, mentally, and emotionally and good physical conditioning
helps to keep one persevering as well as good attitude, teamwork, and drive. I wouldn't
worry about the number of push-ups or push-ups specifically, just get into the best
over-all shape you can to meet the challenges you may face in the military.
