SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.14.2017

Back to the gym this Friday morning. It is Chest and Triceps day and then a 5-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 3 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.13.2017

Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the trails 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 3 x 10 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.12.2017

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by an 8-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 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.11.2017

Rainy 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 Pull-ups 10 reps 3 x Towel […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.10.2017

It is Monday, which means the 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 for the UBRR 2 x 20 Pushups 2 x 30 Sit-ups […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.9.2017

Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. With the heat of […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.8.2017

Saturday morning it is time to head back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups 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 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x 10 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.6.2017

Back to the gym this morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out 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 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.5.2017

We hope everyone enjoyed their Independence Day holiday, but in prepping for Special Operations there are no days off. So it is Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. If you can […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.4.2017

Happy Independence Day. Enjoy your holiday but first, it is Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pullups 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 […]

Small Unit Tactics, More Range Time, and Better Overall Training

The Special Forces Small Unit Tactics portion of the SFQC (Special Forces Qualification Course) is a 13-week program that will provide SF candidates in the SFQC the basic-level tactical combat skills required to successfully operate on a Special Forces A-Team (ODA). The candidates will learn advanced marksmanship, small-unit tactics; mounted operations, Special Forces common tasks, […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.3.2017

It is Monday, which means that we start the week off with a mini-UBRR test to judge where our fitness level is at. 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 […]