September 27, 2011 – 03:59
Pullups-From Zero to Hero
By Nathan Cragg
Be sure to read the complimentary article Zero to Hero 2.0
This program can increase your pullup strength dramatically. Even if you can’t do one now. I created this on a recent homeland defense deployment, when I realized how mis-balanced most of us were. The back should be trained just as [...]
September 24, 2011 – 17:13
Just a quick post on programming. This is just a template and we’ll get to the specifics later.
This is for a standard military member as the specifics aren’t there, job doesn’t matter much.
This is based off the 4×7 wave. If you’re on deployment, this should be a non issue. If you’re state side, suck it [...]
September 22, 2011 – 04:09
Top Ten Training Problems and Solutions by Alwyn Cosgrove
It is probably obvious to the readers of this site that the average trainee’s workout program is absolute garbage. The question that has always bothered me is that despite improvements in technology, supplementation and world class sporting performance, the average training program (for athletes and non-athletes alike) [...]
September 22, 2011 – 04:08
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EDT using bodyweight
By Nathan Cragg
Here’s something I just came up with on the fly. The only equipment your need is your body and a jungle gym or any other item you can hang from with feet able to touch the ground. A wood dowel or PVC pipe will be useful as well. If you are unfamiliar [...]
September 20, 2011 – 03:58
Strengthening For Sports
By Mike Mahler
All Articles Are Republished With Permission From Mike Mahler
“Fatigue Makes Cowards Of Us All” – Vince Lombardi
Often in training, athletes attempt to create an ideal environment for maximum strength. I mean, who attempts a personal best in a lift when they are fatigued? In fact, many “strength gurus” will tell [...]
September 20, 2011 – 03:17
Gates of Fire
Reprinted with permission from Michael Yon
August 31, 2005
The top leaders of the Deuce Four: CSM Robert Prosser and LTC Erik Kurilla making the call to Daniel’s Mom outside the hospital
Mosul, Iraq
Combat comes unexpectedly, even in war.
On Monday, while conducting operations in west Mosul, a voice came over the radio saying troops from our [...]
September 18, 2011 – 03:15
Little Girl
Reprinted with permission from Michael Yon
May 14, 2005
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September 15, 2011 – 03:27
Deployment Fitness Guide
Warning:Fobbit jokes contained within. If you are offended, pease refer yourself to Mental Toughness Training
(Also known as the blue collar guide to getting things done not so fancy)
Updated as of 20MAR09
Welcome to the ever evolving Deployment Fitness Guide. This also applies to any first responders working in an active role. Within, the goal is [...]
September 15, 2011 – 03:26
Quick Start Guide
Updates as of 04 May 2009
The first 100 days of fitness in theater
Bare Bones Option-Under $35-$62 and some download time for you cheap bastards(and those that have no access to anything except what you bring on your back)
First 4 weeks- Minimum essentials prior to deployment. Bodyweight Exercise Revolution E-Book from www.bodyweightexerciserevolution.com and a [...]
September 15, 2011 – 03:25
Workout structure
If I shouldn’t be doing the sealrangerpjsniperspecialforces high intensity all the time workouts, what should I be doing? Couple different options. But either way you’ll be doing high intensity no more than twice a week. No seriously, don’t jack with the formula. I told my Squad leader once “Don’t f*ck with the system or [...]
