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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 8.8.2017 Tuesday is a leg day at the gym. These exercises build strength and explosion in your lower body and you’ll need both in Selection. These leg workouts will also help your times with both running and in carrying a rucksack. We’ll mix in some squats, front squats and […]
Ah yes… the Nasty Nick Obstacle Course. If you are an aspiring Special Operations soldier in the Army, you will become intimately familiar with this obstacle course. It is one of those Rite of Passage gated events that you have to do. Part of the reason we do so much upper body training in our […]
The Russian Style of Survival is a part of the large complicated system of the Russian (Soviet) hand-to-hand fighting, which includes hand-to-hand fighting itself, knife fighting, shooting, healing practices, fitness exercises, self-development and finally, survival. The Russian Style of Survival has two characteristic traits, which makes it different from any other approach. Survival skills are […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 8.7.2017 After the rucksack march of Sunday, we go back to the gym with some prep for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) followed by a 3-mile run. Set the pace for as fast you can and try to better the standard and your last run. When doing the […]
Burner/Drop Phones: I get asked all the time about burner phones, drop phones and back up comms…. here’s a quick lesson. Best place to buy a phone is on your next vacation to another country. Pay cash. Most stores require an ID. Go to the next store until you find a store that doesn’t require […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.5.2017 Saturday we’ll hit the legs in the gym and then hit the trail for a three-mile run over uneven terrain. The squats help build up the strength needed to carry the rucksack over long distances and overall strength. They will also improve your running as well. Training: More Preparation for […]
When I first got the Flowfold Traveler limited trifold and Minimalist limited card holder wallets I immediately noticed how lightweight and compact both wallets were. I had always had bulky leather wallets that held a lot of cards and money, but could be uncomfortable to have in my back pocket. That is not the case whatsoever […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.4.2017 Continue to prep for the UBRR and focus on some speed work today with the runs. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on perfect form when doing your push up and sit-up exercises. The cadre members at Selection are meticulous at grading form. The time to […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.3.2017 We’re going to do a smoker this morning of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches that you can either do at the gym or on the ground and then head back out on the rucking trails. Let’s pump these out as quickly as possible, understanding that there isn’t a time limit but […]
My morning ritual consists of waking up before the sun rises, stretching, waking the dog, getting dressed and pick a playlist to listen too. I wear basketball shorts because of the freedom of movement they offer, how light they are and how comfortable they feel. What does this have to do with anything? Well, I’ve […]
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