A little warm up and a good long Sunday ruck march. As always be sure to stay hydrated during the ruck march. It should be a habit that will carry over to Selection and training afterward. Becoming dehydrated during a long training event such as a ruck march or long range movement is a guarantee […]
PT PREP
Preparing for Selection? Squats are Important and Overlooked
Over time, the longer you are around Special Forces units and troops the more you will hear the latest catch phrases and words that essentially re-invent the wheel. Everyone while trying to build a better mousetrap is giving us a new vocabulary to learn, which is fine as long as we don’t lose sight of […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.08.2017
Back in the gym this morning before heading out for a run. We’ll break up the routine next week with some speed interval running, that will help to build up your short area quickness and speed. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat Pulldowns, behind the neck (go as heavy as possible) […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.7.2017
Continue to prep for the UBRR. A second Leg Day this week as we’ll blast them good today in the gym. Make note of your times in the run and your workouts in your workout log book. Training: 3 x 10 Pullups 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet Squats 20-15-12 […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.6.2017
After a swim day, it is back to a heavy day of UBRR preparation with pushups, sit-ups, crunches, and a ruck march. Once again, ensure that you’re keeping a log of your times on your runs and rucks and you should be noticing a decrease in the times as time moves along. Don’t forget your […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.05.2017
Back to the pool today for some swimming after hitting the gym for some work on the shoulders and back. After the longer rucksack march on Sunday, this couple of days with shorter runs and a swim will have given your feet a break. But we’ll get the ruck back on tomorrow. Training: More Preparation […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.4.2017
Continue to prep for the UBRR Leg Day is a fun day with a trip to the gym today. Make sure you keep track of your times on the run in your workout log book. Training: 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet Squats 20-15-12 reps (lighter […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.3.2017
After a long rucksack march on Sunday, the run today is of the shorter duration, with the PT geared toward the UBRR. Monday starts a new week, so get motivated and keep grinding. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 2 x 1-minute Pushups 2 x 1-minute Sit-ups 2 x 1 minute, Crunches 2 x Dips […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.2.2017
Today is a just a long ruck, with just a few stretching exercises to get you warmed up then it is hitting the trail and putting some miles in. Try to not only maintain the pace needed to pass the course but to better it. Try to push as hard as you can without running. […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.31.2017
After a swim day, it is back to a heavy day of UBRR preparation with pushups, sit-ups, crunches, and a longer ruck march. Keep a PT prep log of your times on your runs and rucks and you should be noticing a decrease in the times as we forge ahead. Don’t forget your stretching and […]