Watch: How to prepare for Marine Corps Recruit Training

Watch: How to prepare for Marine Corps Recruit Training

“I get a lot of questions in regards to training to be a Marine Raider and Recon Marine. While these are great aspirations we all must start on the yellow footprints. After months of of work and planning, Josh Honsberger and I have developed a 12 week training plan called USMC PREP for $35, to assist those […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.7.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.7.2017

Tuesday is one of our Leg Days 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 x […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.5.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.5.2017

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 without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. Even though the weather has […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.4.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.4.2017

Let’s kick off this Saturday morning right and head back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 […]

SOF Selection: Changing your workouts to increase your speed

SOF Selection: Changing your workouts to increase your speed

As you are preparing to get ready for Selection, we post our daily Physical Preparation workouts which should help you prepare for the get you as ready as you can be when you begin your journey into one of the US’ Special Operations units. We always push the distance running, rucking and building upper body […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.3.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.3.2017

Friday is Leg Day at the gym. Start off with our favorite, Squats – (Front, Dumbbell Goblet, and Barbell), then Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue to prep for the […]

Functional fitness, for special operators, means good core strength

Functional fitness, for special operators, means good core strength

Ugh, I know, this guy is talking about workouts again? But after being totally engrossed in the beret flap with Special Forces, it is good to get back to what we’re all for in the first place …right? So for those of you who are aspiring members of the Special Operations community,  you have to […]

Functional Fitness, for Special Operators, Means Good Core Strength

Functional Fitness, for Special Operators, Means Good Core Strength

Ugh, I know, this guy is talking about workouts again? But after being totally engrossed in the beret flap with Special Forces, it is good to get back to what we’re all for in the first place …right? So for those of you who are aspiring members of the Special Operations community,  you have to […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.02.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.02.2017

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: Changing Your Workouts to Increase Your Speed

SOF Selection: Changing Your Workouts to Increase Your Speed

As you are preparing to get ready for Selection, we post our daily Physical Preparation workouts which should help you prepare for the get you as ready as you can be when you begin your journey into one of the US’ Special Operations units. We always push the distance running, rucking and building upper body […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.01.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.01.2017

Wednesday is a light Shoulders and Back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. These are three things that you’ll have to be able to do well to pass Selection. If your plans […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.31.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.31.2017

Tuesday means it is Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Start off with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the Sled push/Fireman’s carry followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps […]