About a year ago, we wrote a piece about preparing our candidates for Selection and in regards to the Physical Fitness test, training for the UBRR (Upper Body Round Robin) rather than the old, outdated 3-Event Physical Fitness test. We had received several questions from potential candidates asking,“Why do use the Upper Body Round Robin […]
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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 2
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 2 A good workout is the best way to start Monday and the week off right. We’ll start with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run in 40 minutes or less in a […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 2
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 2 Happy New Year, but in our Selection preparation, a good rule to follow is “No Days Off”, Okay, I’m stealing that from Bill Belichick, but it is apt. So, if your head is feeling a bit fuzzy after welcoming in the New Year, we have […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.31.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.31.2017 Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is at by using a test using the new Special Operations Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Fitness Test. It measures functional fitness for the Special Operators much better than the traditional PT test. Pushups: (1min) 40 minimum +2 points for each […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.27.2017
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 […]