Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 7

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. But for today it is back, shoulders and a run. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 6

Continue to prep for the UBRR. Friday is a Leg Day and we’ll work them out good today in the gym. We are going to break up the 3-mile run into one-mile segments. Take only a minute’s rest in between runs and then do the best you can. Make note of your times in the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 5 Continue to prep for the UBRR and focus on some speed work today with the runs. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on the perfect form when doing your exercises. The cadre members at Selection are very meticulous in grading form. The […]

Passing Selection, Rucksack Packing and Rucksack Marching Tips

Proper fit and the packing of the Ruck are key areas to watch With the cooler weather months back, the Selection courses are in full swing for their busy season. And that means that we’re getting some questions about Selection and rucks and rucking in particular which means that yours truly has been getting out […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 4

We’re going to do a smoker this morning of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches that you can either do at the gym or on the ground and then head back out on the rucking trails. Let’s pump these out as quickly as possible, understanding that there isn’t a time limit but to build up your endurance. […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 3

Tuesday is a leg day at the gym. These exercises build strength and explosion in your lower body and you’ll need both in Selection. These will also help your times with both running and carrying a rucksack. Make sure you are hydrating enough during the workout and do a good stretch before and after. No […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 2

After the rucksack march of Sunday, we go back to the gym with some prep for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) followed by a 3-mile run.  Set the pace for as fast you can and try to better the standard and the time of your last run. When doing the pushups, don’t worry about […]

Old Man Fitness: Motivation is the ‘high school girlfriend’ of fitness

Motivation is a fickle beast.  It comes on suddenly, sometimes when you least expect it, and you let the burning need for progress wash over you as you promise yourself that things will change starting tomorrow.  Then, after a good night’s rest, morning comes and as you rise up from your bed, those feelings of […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 1

Time for our Sunday morning rucksack march, we’ll warm up with quick exercises and a stretch and then hit the trail for a 5-mile march over varied or uneven terrain. Make sure that ruck fits correctly and the same for your boots and socks. You can reference some of our earlier pieces for any information […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 5

Back in the gym this morning before heading out for a run. But first today it is a back, and shoulders workout. Go heavy with the pulldowns and keep it under control, slowly pulling the weight up and lowering it back to the rack. Use strict form on the dumbbell raises and presses as well. […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation, Week 1, Day 4

Continue to prep for the UBRR and focus on some speed work today with some shorter runs for time. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on the perfect form when doing your exercises. The cadre at Selection are meticulous at grading form, especially with pushups. The time to get it right […]

Some Basic Survival Skills Everyone Should Know

We live in a techno-centric age. Everything is at our fingertips. We have cell phones that can navigate our roads from point A-to-point B. Our phones also have GPS grid coordinates at the quick typing of an app, that can pinpoint your exact location.  But what happens in the event of an emergency and you […]