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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.22.2017

Friday means another Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell to build up strength for carrying a ruck. We’re going with a lighter weight and more reps here.  Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push, finish the workout off by breaking things up a bit with some sprints for cardio.

Training:

Continue to prep for the UBRR.

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Friday means another Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell to build up strength for carrying a ruck. We’re going with a lighter weight and more reps here.  Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push, finish the workout off by breaking things up a bit with some sprints for cardio.

Training:

Continue to prep for the UBRR.

3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight)

3 x Goblet Dumbbell Squats 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight)

3 x 10 Barbell Squats

3 x 10 Dumbbell Lunges

3 x 10 Romanian Lunges

3 x Weighted sled push (heavier weight)

10 x 50-meter sprints

Stretch well after completion

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Steve is a SOFREP Senior Editor. He has served as a Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer before injuries forced his early separation. He writes for SOFREP and covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and his work was regularly featured in the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and Grafton News newspapers.

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