Stew Smith Fitness News

Official Sand Baby Devil Murph Workout(log pt simulation plus more!) We have done multiple workouts that simulate many of the challenging events at Spec Ops Selection. First we had a log PT Simulation with a 50lb sandbag that looks like this: The Log PT Simulator: Repeat 4 timesSandbag push press 25Sandbag squats 50 (shoulder carry)Sandbag lunges 100m (chest carry)Sandbag situps 200 (chest carry)- sandbag shoulder carry run 400m Log PT Simulation mixed with a Murph Workout: Log PT Simulator + Murph - Then we mixed the Sandbag Log PT Simulation with the Murph and created the following options:Run 1 mile100 pullups 200...

Seeking SEALs as an Officer(The Training Prep and Process) After you have submitted the extensive recruitment package (usually by February each year) through your Navy Officer Recruiter (Medical records / exams, PST, Letters of Recommendation / Essay, college transcripts etc) you will either be invited or not invited to attend SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection (SOAS) training during the following summer months.  All Roads Lead Through SOAS All roads to BUD/S as an officer route you through college and SOAS. Whether you are enlisted in the Fleet (with college degree), lateral transferring from another Officer job in the Navy, an...

When in Doubt Add a Mobility Day Whether you are new to exercise or have been pushing the advanced end of the fitness spectrum for years (or anywhere in between), the workout below is an ideal way to get started again, work around illness / injury, or add a much needed easy recovery day if needed.  Here is how it works: Here is the MOBILITY Day: Repeat 5 timesEasy cardio - 5 minutes(bike, elliptical, row, swim, walk)Stretch, foam roll, or massage tool - 5 minutes That is it! If you need some stretching to do with more guidance, check out...

Believe It or Not - There Have Been Many People New to Swimming Graduate SEAL Training Want to Know How They Did It? Check Out This Story A first time student trains with our local training group and is crushing the running, rucking, and calisthenics workout we do prior to swimming. Then we head to the pool and he lets me know he is not very good at swimming. I say - well - let's see what you got and we will show you how to do the combat swimmer stroke (CSS). He replies, "I mean I do not think I...

Going Into Special Operations Programs as a Candidate is Very Similar to this Mountain Road in this Picture: It is dark. You can see the beginning of the path, but the unknown around the corner appears to be going up a steep hill and into a cold and dark winter storm. Welcome to the Spec Ops Journey! Prepare Smart or This Journey Can End Before it Even Starts When you're preparing to join a military special operations program, you need to make sure you're as fully prepared by doing the hard work…not just interested in joining. You're embarking on a...