Most likely the recruiter will know the answer to this question as they vary by branch of the military. The minimum is usually easy to reach since basic training is very physically demanding.
You need sprinting training, pushups, and weightlifting.
You will need to be able to do 42 Pushups, 53 situps, and run a 2 mile in 15:54 to pass Basic Training. These are only the minimum required to graduate.
For some people, it is, while for others, it is not.
Strength training-pushups would be great.
Boot camp training is a very rigorous process. Situps, pushups and the timed run are major events that you will be monitored on during your training so it might be best to get a head start on these three early.
You need to try this for yourself. Focus on where you feel the best muscle activation. I found that with close-grip pushups, I was more targeting the triceps. I feel that wide pushups are better for chest development. Mind-muscle connection and slow, controlled reps are vital.
The best way to do more pushups is by doing pushups. If you set up a consistent routine of any sort, your numbers will go up.
Practice pushups by doing as many as you can and then each day upping that by 5
Yes, this is indeed a good way to increase your pushups
i would personally do pushups, or handstand pushups. Handstand pushups are where you go on your hands, lean you back against a wall and bend your arms at least 90 degrees. It takes time to be able to build up the strength in your arms to do handstand pushups correctly so it you are a beginner, then stick with pushups for now.
Strength in the upper body can be improved by lifting weight or pushups. Strength in the legs can be improved by running, weight training, or exercises such as squat thrusts.
Do pushups!