SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.2.2017 Friday morning gym day and what better way to prepare for graduation weekend than to kick it off with Leg Day. Starting with Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell, then some lunges and after the weighted sled push. And we’ll finish the workout off with a five-mile run Training: […]
Hogue EX-F02 Fixed Blade Knife | A Workhorse
As I write this review I have a J-Frame holstered with a grip from Hogue, since I began shooting in my teens I have trusted the grip Hogue has given me. Now from Hogue you can have a fine knife to match. The Hogue EX-F02 fixed blade is 9” overall and has a 4.5” clip […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.1.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.1.2017 Chest and Triceps workout at the gym today before a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. 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 […]
Gerber Crisis Hook Knife
Gerber lives up to its reputation again for producing quality tools for reasonable prices with the Gerber Crisis Hook. The Gerber Crisis Hook is one of those tools that you hope you never have to use but are glad you have it when you do. The hook itself is made of a nice heavy-duty metal that […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.31.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.31.2017 Wednesday morning is rucking day so get the ruck with a 45-pound minimum weight ready for a 5-miler over varied terrain. Today is a good time to break in that second pair of boots and ensure they’re ready for the course as well. Strive to better the time that is […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.30.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.30.2017 Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym, and a perfect way to shake off the long weekend doldrums. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups 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 […]
Ten of the Best War Films to Watch on Memorial Day
With Memorial Day weekend in full swing, many people have taken to the cemetery of their hometown to place flags on the graves of the soldiers who are no longer with us. Our little down did it last week with the cooperation of the local Veterans Council, VFW, American Legion, the Boy Scouts and Cub […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017 We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day. A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the parade to honor those heroes no longer with us. Start off with the basics of push-ups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.28.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.28.2017 Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of push-ups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.27.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.27.2017 Saturday morning in the gym for shoulders and back work. Towel pull-ups are for those with no access to ropes. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x 10 Barbell Dead […]