Program · Federal Applicants
DEA PTA Preparation
Trained by the DEA Special Agent who personally administered the Physical Task Assessment. A 90-day program built around the exact standard he used to score candidates — sit-ups, push-ups, the 300-meter sprint, and the 1.5-mile run.
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Trained DEA agents · NJ State Troopers · U.S. Army selection candidates
What 90 days gets you
Walk into test day already over the bar
Train specifically for the four tested events — sit-ups, push-ups, the 300m sprint, and the 1.5-mile run.
Train exactly to official DEA standards, using approved exercises and real energy-system protocols.
Reduce injury risk and prevent overtraining with strategically programmed de-load weeks.
Show up physically prepared and mentally focused — knowing you’ve trained the exact standard.
Plan
Mesocycles
Events
Checkpoints
Built In
How it works
Three mesocycles, aligned to the DEA standard
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Foundation
Weeks 1–4Learn proper form, understand the energy systems the PTA taxes, and set a real baseline with an initial self-assessment.
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Progression
Weeks 5–8Build strength, sprint capacity, and aerobic conditioning — loaded specifically for sit-ups, push-ups, the 300m, and the run.
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Taper
Weeks 9–12Test-specific sharpening and a taper so you arrive on test day peaked — recovered, not run down.
Every phase trains all three energy systems the PTA draws on — Phosphagen, Glycolytic, and Oxidative — with de-load blocks so you build safely instead of burning out before test day.
What’s included
- Three progressive mesocycles (weeks 1–4, 5–8, 9–12), each building toward test day
- Training built around the four events DEA actually tests
- Programmed de-load blocks so you peak on test day
- Self-assessment checkpoints at the end of each phase
- Optional resistance-training guidance to build strength safely
- Written by Daniel Borowick, MS, CSCS, RSCC — the retired DEA Special Agent who administered this test
Who it’s for
- DEA applicants — first attempt or retest
- Federal law-enforcement candidates with similar PT requirements
- Police & fire applicants taking the same or a similar test
- Anyone chasing a faster 1.5-mile, more push-ups and sit-ups, and lean functional muscle
Straight talk — it’s not for everyone
This program works if you work it. It’s not a fit if you’re unwilling to follow structured programming as written, honestly self-assess your baseline, commit to the nutrition & hydration guidance, train under simulated test conditions, and confirm you’re in good health before starting.
“I started the program failing the PTA. After just 8 weeks I dropped a minute and a half off my mile-and-a-half, and by the end I’d improved my total time by two minutes.”
— A.A.
Federal Agent
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you start — still unsure? Ask Coach Dan directly ›
How long is the program?
The program runs for 12 weeks, structured into three progressive mesocycles.
Do I need prior fitness experience?
Basic fitness is recommended, but the program includes self-assessment to guide progression.
Does this replace an in-person trainer?
This is a self-guided program designed to provide structured, professional-level programming.
Is this program only for DEA applicants?
While designed for DEA PTA standards, it also applies to police and fire candidates with similar tests.
What equipment is required?
Minimal equipment is needed, with optional resistance training included.
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