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How To Get Selection Ready (as fast as possible)
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How To Get Selection Ready (as fast as possible)

ByDave January 5, 2026January 19, 2026

Everyone wants to get to selection fast. But here’s the truth: there’s a minimum amount of time it…

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I wasn’t going to share this, but it’s important

ByDave December 7, 2025January 19, 2026

I wasn’t going to share this But since it’s the start of the new year, it’s worth reiterating…

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What Australian SF Selection Can Teach American Candidates About Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness

ByDave July 20, 2025July 31, 2025

Selection isn’t just about who’s the strongest, not even close. It’s about who can keep going when their…

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Training Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Fitter
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Training Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Fitter

ByDave April 2, 2025February 18, 2025

Here’s a truth about training: It never gets easier. Whether you’re running a 5-minute mile or an 8-minute…

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The “Too Busy” Trap and How to Escape It
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The “Too Busy” Trap and How to Escape It

ByDave March 25, 2025February 18, 2025

How many times has “life got in the way” and you weren’t able to train for a week?…

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What’s the Deal with Testosterone and Selection Success?
Mindset | Nutrition | Recovery | Supplements

What’s the Deal with Testosterone and Selection Success?

ByDave March 11, 2025February 18, 2025

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions like: These questions often lead to a broader discussion about…

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Mindset | Recovery

Why Some Guys Get Better Faster (and what you can do about it)

ByDave February 25, 2025February 18, 2025

Why are some guys ready in 2 months while for others it takes 2 years? And I’m not…

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The Truth About Muscle and Selection Success
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The Truth About Muscle and Selection Success

ByDave February 7, 2025January 17, 2025

There’s a common misconception out there: people think the guys who get selected are small, scrawny, and weak….

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The Most Important Workout of Your Life
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The Most Important Workout of Your Life

ByDave January 31, 2025January 17, 2025

No single workout matters. Not the 5-mile run you crushed last week. Not the squat PRs you hit…

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Why Training Every Day is Irresponsible
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Why Training Every Day is Irresponsible

ByDave January 19, 2025January 9, 2025

Let’s be real – You want to get stronger and faster as quickly as possible. Who doesn’t? But…

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