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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 2 This Monday we’ll focus on some speed work with the sprints rather than a longer duration. It will build up some explosion in your legs and improve your overall running. We’ll hit the exercises heavy this morning and build up some endurance. Focus on correct […]
As we age and get a little older, finding the perfect Christmas gift gets harder and harder. Especially for those of us who have served in the military. Our tastes get simpler and we are easier to please as we have grown to appreciate the smaller things in life. Personally, I just enjoy being with […]
The Gatling gun is one of the most iconic early rapid-firing guns, a forerunner to the machine gun that revolutionized warfare. Gatling’s spring loaded, hand-cranked weapon was first used by Union forces during the American Civil War in the early 1860s, but it didn’t see widespread use by US forces until after the war. Dr. […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 4 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 […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 3 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 will also help your times with both running and carrying a rucksack. Make sure you are hydrating enough during the […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 2 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. Â Set the pace for as fast you can and try to better the standard and the time of […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation, Week 1, Day 4 Continue to prep for the UBRR and focus on some speed work today with some shorter runs for time. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on the perfect form when doing your exercises. The cadre at Selection are meticulous in grading […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1 Day 3 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 […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 2 Back to the gym today, with our Wednesday work out and then practice our shuttle run to build up some explosion and lateral quickness. Try to limit the time between sets to 30 seconds or less Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat […]
Special Operation Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 1 How did everyone do on their UBRR Test from yesterday? If you passed but have some weak points, you now know what needs to be worked on. If you failed any portion of it, then you have a lot of work to do. What we’re […]
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