The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
Continue to prep for the UBRR by taking a practice test but without the rope climb event as most will not have access to one. Training: Pushups – 1-minute time limit as many as you can do correctly, minimum 40 Situps – 1-minute time limit as many as you can do correctly, minimum 40 Pullups […]
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
CrossFit is an enjoyable activity for many athletes that gives them a reason to train, and can help to make the individual a good mover. There are crossovers between Special Operations training and CrossFit, for example, where candidates benefit from CrossFit grip strength techniques, such as using pull-up bars or barbells in their training. However, […]
Looking for a fast-paced, effective workout system that you won’t get bored with after a few weeks? Consider circuit training! This method combines cardio and strength training for a full-body workout in a short time frame, usually half an hour. It’s a flexible fitness philosophy that can be tailored to any level and goal. What […]
Continue to prep for the UBRR and get some speed work in on the runs Training: 3 x Pullups 20, 15, 12 reps 3 x Dips 20, 15, 12 reps. With a 25lb weight tied around your waist 3 x Situps 50 reps each 3 x Pushups 50 reps each 3 x 25-meter Shuttle Run, […]
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – “America expects its Marine Corps to be the most ready when the Nation is least ready,” said General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “There are significant adjustments to the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test scoring tables, requiring most Marines to demonstrate greater performance to […]
So, you’ve volunteered to be in Special Forces and you’re getting ready to go to SFAS. This is the time to prepare yourself for the grind that is to come. There are certain tips, such as the PT program which will help you attain the level of physical fitness that you’ll need to not just […]
In my continuing quest to stop being a nasty civilian and get back to fighting shape, I’ve been continually finding new ways to work out. Bodyweight workouts are some of my favorite due to the functional use of your own weight. I can also do them basically anywhere, at any time, in a very small space. […]
Most historians believe that playing cards originated in China and then spread to India and Persia. From Persia they spread into Egypt and then in the second half of the 14th century migrated into Europe via the Italian and Iberian peninsulas. Some of the earliest surviving packs were hand painted works of art which were expensive […]
Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: Warm Up 1-minute Alternating (30 seconds each) Mountain Climbers, Spiderman plank 3 x 20 Pullups (or to muscle failure) 3 x 20 Dips 3 x 50 Situps 4 x Shuttle Run 5 Mile Ruck with 45lb minimum under 75 minutes Stretch well after completion Article courtesy of Special Operations.com