Shoulder and back workout at the gym to kick-off the weekend. And a five-mile run to top things off. Make sure that you keep your progress updated in your workout log book. Keep grinding and get ready for a long ruck in the morning. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, […]
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SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.21.2017
It is Friday, that must mean it’s Leg Day at the gym but instead of a longer run at the finish of that, we’ll substitute the Shuttle run in there, to work on your speed today. For those who don’t have ropes available to them in the prep, substitute the towel pull-ups. Training: Continue to […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.20.2017
A quick start of the day in the gym with some preparation for the UBRR, followed by a ruck march of 5-miles. Pick a route over varied terrain and remember to keep hydrated. Mark down your times in your workout log book Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.19.2017
Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to the pool for a swim which is an event you can’t neglect. Get used to swimming in fatigues and boots as this is a pre-requisite for the Selection PT test. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat Pulldowns, behind the neck […]
The best lightning cables you can buy for your iPhone
TL;DR We’ve charged our iPhones with dozens of lightning cables over the years to find the best ones. The durable Anker PowerLine lightning cable is a cut above the rest. Anyone who has ever owned an iPhone loves to hate Apple’s lightning cables. The charging cables that come with your iPhone or iPad don’t usually […]
Special-Operations Edition Oakley Eye Pro
We often see pictures of soldiers wearing an assortment of high-speed gear that is appealing to the eye. But there’s one piece of gear that’s appealing to their eyes, too. Eye pro! I received these custom Ranger and Navy SEAL shades from Oakley, and couldn’t wait to show the testing these guys put into their product. No matter who […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.18.2017
Always a good day to for Leg Day at the gym, the lighter weight in the squats but higher reps helps with endurance. Weighted sled push builds up some explosion. Continue to prep for the UBRR. Training: 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet Squats 20-15-12 […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.17.2017
Happy Patriots Day which is always the day for the Boston Marathon up this way. Don’t worry, there won’t be a 26-mile run today. Instead, we’ll focus on the shuttle runs and work on some speed. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 2 x 1-minute Pushups 2 x 1-minute Sit-ups 2 x 1 minute, Crunches […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.15.2017
Shoulder and back exercises this morning in the gym before a 4-mile run to top things off. Mark down your time in your workout log book. If you have access to any ropes, you should start incorporating rope climbing into your workouts. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 […]
Manly Vacation Recommendations
It’s that time of year and if you are scratching your head on what and where to go for vacation, then look no further. We’d also like to add a couple to the list: Two-week Somalia Pirate Junket (Pirate or Anti-pirate option) Three-week whore house tour: Thailand- Dubai-Czech Republic Don Shipley’s Xtreme SEAL course 2 […]