SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.24.2017 Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do a 5-mile rucksack march. Conduct the march over varied terrain and remember to hydrate throughout. It is a good habit to get used to while rucking and a needed one for the time when you’re in the course. […]
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SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.23.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.23.2017 Tuesday is Leg Day, time for building strength and endurance, begin with pull-ups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 […]
The Attrition Rate for Special Operations Forces Don’t Matter
One of the things that always gets a ton of mileage on social media when discussing Special Operations troops is the attrition rate. Drop in on any of the major sites and the talk of the training attrition rates always comes up. Would-be SOF candidates are always doing the math in their heads, trying to […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.22.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.22.2017 A good workout is the best way to start Monday and the week off right. We’ll start 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 in a mini UBRR test. Remember to mark your progress in your […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.21.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.21.2017 Time for our Sunday morning ruck march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. With the heat of the warm weather months upon us, it is […]
Kembativz Martial Arts Training
This past weekend (September 17 & 18, 2016) I attended the Second Kembativz Brand Slam Dance (KBSL) in Zagrab Croatia. This years KBSD was attended by participants were from Croatia, Britain, Germany, Austria, Albania, Canada, and the USA. Kembativz Brand is the training company of Kelly McCann former Marine Corp Special Mission Officer, Contractor, and owner […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.20.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.20.2017 Let’s start the weekend and Saturday off right. It is time to go back to the gym for some shoulders and back work. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pull downs, rear 3 […]
Warhammer: ROGUE SISU
Few things other than actually bludgeoning a dude will get the testosterone flowing like smashing something with a giant hammer to the tune of heavy metal. If you don’t listen to metal while training, you are Doing. It. Wrong. I know many of you already use sledgehammers in your workout, as this community in particular […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.19.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.19.2017 It is Friday, so it also means back from Florida Leg Day. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push, finish the workout off with a 4-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR. 3 x Front Squat […]
When Getting Ready for Selection, Prepare Don’t Over-Train
I’ve been scouring social media for the past few days because I’ve gotten a few messages about training for selection and the gist of several of them had me wondering if some of the potential candidates were reading a few things that are out on social media and taking it as gospel. The first and […]