Coalition SOF

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 3

Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the sled push followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes.

These exercises will build up leg power, strength, and endurance that will serve you well in Special Operations. These muscles all help in carrying the heavy rucksacks that you will be toting in SOF. The key here today is more reps and lighter weight (for the most part).

UBRR Training:

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Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the sled push followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes.

These exercises will build up leg power, strength, and endurance that will serve you well in Special Operations. These muscles all help in carrying the heavy rucksacks that you will be toting in SOF. The key here today is more reps and lighter weight (for the most part).

UBRR Training:

Continue to prep for the UBRR

3 x Pullups 10 reps

3 x Leg Extensions

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

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

4 x Sled push (with a heavier weight) or Fireman’s Carry with a training partner

3 x 10 reps Dumbbell Lunges

3 x 20 Side Planks

4-Mile run (32 minutes maximum)

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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