Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.27.2017 Friday is the end of the week for some and our Leg Day at the gym. Start with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout […]
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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.26.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.26.2017 Back to the gym this Thursday morning for a Chest (Flat, incline bench, Flies, pushups) and Triceps (Cable pushdowns, dips) workout 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. […]
Watch: The ruck workout
Photo courtesy of GORUCK Instagram With the fall season upon us, that forces some of us indoors for workouts. For those of us without gym memberships or just flat out don’t want to go to a gym, there are options. I like the idea of working out at home with minimal equipment. I’ve done other […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.25.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.25.2017 Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. If you can do all three of these things well, you will have the inside track for most of […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.24.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.24.2017 Tuesdays are always our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 5-mile run. Begin with pullups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges, and the sled or Fireman’s carry followed by a 5-mile run Training: Continue to prep for […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.23.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.23.2017 A quick workout to start the day and week off right. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run (40 minutes or less) in a mini UBRR test. Remember to stay hydrated and […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.22.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.22.2017 Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Going to try to make it a little different by heading out in one direction for an […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.21.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.21.2017 Saturday morning and heading back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes. Climb a 20-foot rope if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run in less than 32 minutes. Log your numbers down in the workout […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.20.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.20.2017 Friday means that 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 […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Prep 10.19.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Prep 10.19.2017 Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Look to better the standard of 32 minutes. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. […]