SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.14.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.14.2017

Happy Mother’s Day. Before you spend some quality family time it is time for our Sunday morning ruck march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the ruck march. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. And wear your second […]

When getting ready for selection, prepare don’t over-train

When getting ready for selection, prepare don’t over-train

I’ve been scouring social media for the past few days because I’ve gotten a few messages about training for selection and the gist of several of them had me wondering if some of the potential candidates were reading a few things that are out on social media and taking it as gospel. The first and […]

When Getting Ready for Selection, Prepare Don’t Over-Train

When Getting Ready for Selection, Prepare Don’t Over-Train

I’ve been scouring social media for the past few days because I’ve gotten a few messages about training for selection and the gist of several of them had me wondering if some of the potential candidates were reading a few things that are out on social media and taking it as gospel. The first and […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.12.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.12.2017

Leg Day our favorite day of the week at the gym. This must mean it is Friday morning. Start off with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. After the weighted sled push, we’ll finish off with a 4-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR. 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.11.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.11.2017

Chest and Triceps day at the gym today to build upper body strength. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stay hydrated and 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 Dumbbell […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.10.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.10.2017

Happy Hump Day, it is back and shoulders day at the gym. Then a 5-miler ruck march. Remember to stay hydrated during the ruck and mark your progress in the workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat Pulldowns, behind the neck (go as heavy as possible) 3 x 12 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.8.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.8.2017

Some good work for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will be tested. Always go for perfect form when doing the pushups, it will be an area that is always looked at hard during the PT tests in Selection. After the exercises a three-mile run as fast as you […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.7.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.7.2017

Sunday morning ruck march on the agenda for today after a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups. Stretch well both before and after the ruck march. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. And ensure that you have at least two pairs of boots broken in for the course. Training: […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.6.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.6.2017

Saturday morning work in the gym hitting your shoulders and back. Followed by a 4-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 3 x 10 Wide Grip Pullups 3 x 10 Dumbbell Side Raises 3 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.5.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.5.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.5.2017 It’s Friday, which means Leg Day [our favorite] at the gym this morning. Start off with some front, Goblet dumbbell and rear squats. Mix in some lunges and the weighted sled push and capped off with a 4-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR. 3 x Front Squat […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.4.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.4.2017

Back to the gym for a Chest and triceps workout to include some pushups, sit-ups and kip ups. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.2.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.2.2017

Tuesday morning is time to go back to the gym to work on pull-ups and rope climbing preparation as well as Leg Day. Go heavier with the sled push to build up some explosion. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Towel pullups 10 reps 3 x Front […]