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Simple & Proven Way To Train for selection
I’ve trained over 100 athletes for special operations selection courses ranging from SFAS, RASP, Air Force A&S, and MARSOC A&S. On this blog, I’ll share findings, research, and best practices, so you can dominate selection.
Supplements, Peptides, and PEDs for Special Operations Selection: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
Figuring out what nutrition and supplements actually work for military selection is one of the most frustrating parts of preparation. There’s no shortage of people in this space selling powders,…
Special Forces Selection Body Composition: Ideal Weight, Body Fat %, and Muscle Mass Targets (With Data)
The Harsh Truth: Body Composition Matters at Selection You’ve probably heard it before: “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in…
How to Train for SWAT Selection: Strength, Conditioning, and a 12-Week Plan
If you’re fat, weak, or slow, SWAT selection is going to punish you at every stage. From the PT test to smoke sessions to stress shoots, weakness gets exposed quickly….
Powerlifting for Special Operations Selection Is a Mistake?
Powerlifting during your military selection prep is a mistake. Now, that doesn’t mean strength doesn’t matter. It absolutely does. In fact, developing a base of powerlifting-style strength with a solid…
How To Build Unshakable Confidence for Special Forces Training
Every year, thousands of men show up to Special Operations selection thinking they’re ready. And every year, roughly 70% fail. But here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud:…
Three Exercises You Need to Try for Selection
Being strong is a prerequisite for getting selected. But plenty of strong guys still fail. So what do they miss? They’re often missing unilateral strength, durability at end ranges of…
Even an Olympic Marathoner Made This Mistake
One of the biggest myths I hear is that gaining muscle will make you slow. And like every myth, There’s a grain of truth that gets distorted into lore. Yes,…
The Best Weightlifting Program for Special Forces Selection
Stronger, more muscular candidates consistently have higher selection rates. But most guys hear that and chase the wrong numbers. They obsess over a 1,200lb powerlifting total… or 100 push-ups… or…
A Comprehensive Guide To
Training for Selection
Learn how your training should change from 1+ years out from selection to 2 weeks out from selection.
