After heavy rain, animals such as dogs and cats would be drowned and carried away by the storm waters. Alternatively, dead cats and dogs were thrown into gutters and would wash away during a storm. This could create the impression that it was raining cats and dogs.
Hereâs how to get set up to do a push up: 1  When down on the ground, set your hands at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 2  Your feet should be set up in a way that feels right and comfortable to you. 3  Think of your body as one giant straight line â from the top of your head down through your heels.
AIT also features individual fitness requirements, much like those you encounter in basic training. These requirements are elevated, however, at this stage in your training. Males between 17 and 21 need to perform 42 pushups, 53 situps within two minutes, and run two miles in 15 minutes, 54 seconds or less.