Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 7 Let’s kick off this Saturday morning right and head back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Pull-ups, Rows, Deadlifts and Shoulder work. Followed by a three-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 6

Friday, that must mean its Leg Day at the gym but instead of a run at the finish of that, we’ll substitute the Shuttle run in there, to work on your speed today. If you have a sled at your disposal use that, if not carry your training partner in a Fireman’s carry. Some of […]

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 short runs for time. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on conducting the workout with perfect form when doing your exercises. The cadre at Selection are meticulous at grading form, especially with pushups. The time to […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1 Day 3

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 1, Day 2

Back to the gym today, with our Monday work out and then practice our shuttle run to build up some explosion and lateral quickness in your legs. Try to limit the time between sets to 30 seconds or less Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Flat Bench Presses 3 x 12 Incline Dumbbell […]

Special Operation Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 1

How did everyone do on their UBRR Test from yesterday? If you passed but have some weak points, you now know what needs to be worked on. If you failed any portion of it, then you still have a lot of work to do. And know exactly what needs to get worked on. What we’re […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17, Day 7

Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is at by using a test using the new Special Operations Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Fitness Test. It measures functional fitness for the Special Operators much better than the traditional PT test. This will mark the end of our 17-week Preparation PT Program. Judge where […]

Special Operations Forces: People Are the #1 Asset

After nearly two decades of war, our U.S. Special Operations Forces are still at the tip of the spear, leading the fight in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, and countless other places every day. And yet, despite this, young people still flock to each of the service’s Special Operations units to attempt a Selection course to get […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17, Day 5

Thursday is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the trail 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 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17, Day 4

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 (90 minutes), and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and break in your second pair of boots. Training: More […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17, Day 3

Our last week of prep, Tuesday starts with Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run. Leg Day is everyone’s least favorite day, make it your go-to day. Make sure you stretch well afterward and remember to hydrate. Training: […]