Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.26.2017

Sunday morning rucksack march. However, as we pointed out in yesterday’s post, with the UBRR (Upper Body Round Robin) Test on Monday, we’re scaling back our workouts this weekend. Just a light stretch and a very short ruck march to get the kinks out. UBRR Training: Warm up Stretch well and hydrate 3-mile Rucksack march […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.25.2017

With an Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Test on Monday, we’ll scale back the work over the weekend with just some stretching and a short run. Stay hydrated, stretched out and be prepared to be tested for Monday’s test to see where you’ll fitness level is. Training: Stretch well before the run 2-mile run Stretch […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.24.2017

End of a short week and Leg Day at the gym. That will get all of that tryptophan from the turkey out of your system. Start with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.23.2017

A very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. From all of us at SOFREP we hope you all have a safe and wonderful day. If your gym is open today (luckily I have a key to mine) it is a Chest and Triceps workout there and then hit the trail for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.22.2017

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.21.2017

Warmer day on Tuesday starts with Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.20.2017

We’re going to kick Monday and the new week off right, and we’ll do it with a UBRR preparation. Start off with pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.19.2017

Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can for 6 miles without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to still push water during the march. Although the cooler weather is […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.18.2017

It is a cold Saturday morning here so it is a perfect time to go to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a five-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.17.2017

Friday, that must mean its Leg Day at the gym but instead of a long run at the finish of that, we’ll substitute the Shuttle run in there, to work on your speed today. For those who don’t have ropes available to them in the prep, substitute the towel pull-ups. Training: Continue to prep for […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.16.2017

Thursday is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the road for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies […]