Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17, Day 2

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 Week 17 Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 17 Day 1

Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out for a six-mile rucksack march. 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 still push water during the march. Although the cold […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 7

It is a cold Saturday morning here, so it is a perfect time to go to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Pull-ups, Deadlifts, Lat Pulldowns and then Dumbbell Shoulder work. Followed by a five-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 […]

Rucking in the Snow, Just Adds to the Workout Benefit

Rucking in the Snow, Just Adds to the Workout Benefit

With the winter months upon us, the cold, wet weather has been a frequent visitor. If you are preparing for one of the Selection Courses, you have to prepare for the conditions that you’re dealt with. It is what it is. And when it involves rucking, it can be challenging, but actually, if you look […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16 Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16 Day 6

Friday, that must mean its Leg Day at the gym but instead of a longer run at the finish of that, we’ll substitute the Shuttle run in there, to work on your speed today. Weighted sled push builds up the strength and explosion. Will be excellent prep for carrying a rucksack. Training: Continue to prep […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 5

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 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, 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 Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 3

Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by sprints to build up speed and explosion. Begin with pull-ups and then squats, lunges and the sled followed by some sprint work. Sprints will help with the times of your distance runs and your rucking. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 1

Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out for a 10-miler. Ruck 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. Even with the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 7

Saturday morning is a perfect time to go to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Pull-ups, Lat Pulldowns, dumbbell presses, raises etc. 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 Barbell Dead Lift […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 6

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 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 5

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. If you’re living in the Northeast, you may have to forego the run today until the weather stops snowing. […]