IPPT Training Plan
12 weeks of structured training for NSmen targeting IPPT Gold, Silver or Pass. Covers all three events: stand-broad-jump, push-ups and 2.4km run. Each week is expandable with full session details.
IPPT standards from ns.sg (MINDEF published 2024). Training structure aligned with MINDEF's published IPPT preparation framework and evidence-based periodisation principles. Always confirm current standards at ns.sg before test day.
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Gold: highest award, $500 incentive (2024 MINDEF rate). Requires strong fitness across all 3 events.
Source: ns.sg MINDEF IPPT standards 2024. Age group: 20–24. Verify at ns.sg before your test.
The Stand-Broad-Jump — Why Most NSmen Leave Points Behind
The SBJ is often undertrained compared to push-ups and running. Yet it is trainable — explosive leg power responds well to consistent plyometric work over 8–12 weeks. The key movements are depth drops (reactive strength), squat jumps (concentric power), and standing broad jump practice itself.
Arm swing accounts for approximately 15–20% of SBJ distance in well-trained athletes. Synchronise arm drive forward and up with the leg drive — both arms swing back behind you as you load, then explosively forward and up as you jump. Practise this coordinated pattern every plyometric session.
IPPT Incentives (2024)
MINDEF's published 2024 incentive scheme: Gold $500, Silver $300, Pass $200. Confirm current rates at ns.sg — rates are subject to change. Also see the IPPT Calculator to check your current scores against the full age-group standards table.