SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.19.2017 Some good work for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will be tested. Always go for perfect form when doing the pushups, it will be an area that is always looked at hard during the PT tests in Selection. After the exercises, a three-mile […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.17.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.17.2017 Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups if you have no access to ropes or climbing ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x […]
Revisiting the SFAS Night Land Navigation Course
In previous articles, we’ve touched on the different aspects of land navigation. We’ve gotten a few questions and comments about night navigation which is the hardest part of land navigation because all your skills will be tested to the max in the hours of darkness. Rather than re-hashing the entire Land Navigation series of articles, […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.16.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.16.2017 It is Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.15.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.15.2017 Chest and Triceps workout today at the gym before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.14.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.14.2017 Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for […]
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II
What’s up guys. Today we will be looking at the Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II headlamp/helmet light. This little light is a solid piece of equipment for anyone from outdoor enthusiast to astronauts. When I first saw this light and received it, I was very skeptical of the design, toughness and lumens. Surprisingly this light is […]
Granger’s Odor Eliminator Review
If you’ve ever spent any amount of time hiking or playing sports, you know that foot odor is one of the more common issues that come up. As a grunt in the Army, it was basically a way of life. It became a chore to find the right product that would leave my boots smelling […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.13.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.13.2017 Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.12.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.12.2017 Let’s start Monday and the week off right with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pullups and dips before a 4-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 1 x […]