SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.31.2017 Wednesday morning is rucking day so get the ruck with a 45-pound minimum weight ready for a 5-miler over varied terrain. Today is a good time to break in that second pair of boots and ensure they’re ready for the course as well. Strive to better the time that is […]
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SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.30.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.30.2017 Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym, and a perfect way to shake off the long weekend doldrums. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the […]
Ten of the Best War Films to Watch on Memorial Day
With Memorial Day weekend in full swing, many people have taken to the cemetery of their hometown to place flags on the graves of the soldiers who are no longer with us. Our little down did it last week with the cooperation of the local Veterans Council, VFW, American Legion, the Boy Scouts and Cub […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017 We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day. A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the parade to honor those heroes no longer with us. Start off with the basics of push-ups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.28.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.28.2017 Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of push-ups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.26.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.26.2017 Friday means another Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push, finish the workout off with some sprints for cardio. Remember to stretch well before and after and stay hydrated. Training: Continue to prep […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.24.2017
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]