Thread: Special Forces training

Just to tell you that qualification for Special Forces are minimum like that, but you are required to do far more or they can drop you. I used to want to join the military and thought about joining the Marines, but one day they had a mock seals test at the little creek base gym, and I figured I'd give it a shot for the heck of it to see how horribly I'll fail. Turns out, I did horribly though I barely completed it (some times were way off especially the swimming part) and looked like I was about to pass out.

I got a few tips that I remember, though I'm not entirely sure how accurate they are from the instructor who was giving the tests:

For swimming the tips I got as follow, you have to do a side stroke swim or a breaststroke. If any part of your body is sticking out besides your head, they can disqualify you right on the spot.

For pull ups/pushups/situps, you have to do about double what is required or they can tell you see ya later. Statistically speaking, if you do the bear minimum, that means you'll under qualify later during training because as training goes on.

For running, wear boots. And be ready to run in the sand.

They recommended a book, but I forgot the author. I'll give it to you when I come home.

Good luck.

I'd suggest a primarily metabolic conditioning focused program. Something like Crossfit, or a Crossfit hybrid program that is strength focused. Many people in the armed forces ,as well as many elite athletes, train with techniques resembling the Crossfit basics.

Their website contains everything you'd need to know about the program and even includes some stuff pertaining to a proper diet. I would read over everything I can on the website first and then decide if you want to adopt a hybrid/strength program. The Crossfit community is very helpful as well.

Just google Crossfit and you'll be able to find all of the information you need to get started.

Good luck!