Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 3

Tuesday is Leg Day, time for building strength and endurance, begin with pull-ups and. then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes which is the standard. If your gym has no sled, you can substitute a Fireman’s Carry with a training partner. Training: Continue to prep for the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 2

A good workout is the best way to start Monday and the week off right. We’ll start with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run in 40 minutes or less in a mini UBRR test. Remember to mark your progress in your […]

Old Man Fitness: What does ‘Old Man Fitness’ actually mean?

Old Man Fitness: What does ‘Old Man Fitness’ actually mean?

For many of us, fitness isn’t just a form of escape or a means to an athletic end — in some ways, it’s also a constant source of anxiety. As I get older (and the odometer on my injuries continues to climb) my body responds to workouts differently, my results become less pronounced, and the […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: A Marine’s natural habitat

SOFREP Pic of the Day: A Marine’s natural habitat

Marines and sailors crawl through a water obstacle during a squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A.E. Rigsby Watch soldiers breach wire during live fire training in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 1

Time for our Sunday morning ruck march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. Today would a great time to wear your second pair of boots for the Selection Course. Don’t wait […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: MH-60S Seahawk flying Old Glory

SOFREP Pic of the Day: MH-60S Seahawk flying Old Glory

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter flies the U.S. flag alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during an airpower demonstration in the Pacific Ocean, May 3. 2018. The helicopter’s crew is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6. Navy photo by Seaman Michael A. Colemanberry See the U.S. Navy’s MH-60 in action in the video below:

Special Operations Force Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 7

Special Operations Force Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 7

We’ll start the weekend and Saturday off right. It is time to go back to the gym for some shoulders and back work. 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 x 10 Barbell Dead Lift 3 […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The US Army rolls through Germany

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The US Army rolls through Germany

An Army armored element conducts a strategic convoy maneuver at the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany, May 2, 2018, during Combined Resolve, a U.S. Army Europe exercise series held twice a year in southeastern Germany. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil Watch live-fire tank drills in Germany in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 6

It is Friday, so yes, you know it also means Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, and barbell. This builds up the strength in your legs that will help propel the rucksack. Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push or an alternative if your gym doesn’t have one. […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Navy Seahawk fires flares

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Navy Seahawk fires flares

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk fires flares during an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Pacific Ocean, May 3, 2018. Navy photo by Seaman Michael A. Colemanberry Watch MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters track and shoot down target drones in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 5

We are heading back to the gym today as we prep for the UBRR with a Chest and Triceps workout. This workout will build your upper body strength. Then a 4-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log […]