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Post by leeper on Dec 3, 2009 17:59:25 GMT -5
I am a trainee in the DEP as of right now and have recently passed my PAST with no problems. I was wondering what I can do while I'm waiting to go to BMT that will help prepare me for selection and for SST. I've been doing a lot of physical training to up my stats for running, pushups, sit ups, etc, but I would like to know if anyone had any advice on what would help me the most.
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Post by JGrove on Dec 3, 2009 21:34:51 GMT -5
If you can pass your PAST with ease I would start rucking 5 to 8 miles with 70+ lbs around where you live. Thats what I started doing. It's a pretty decent workout if you live in a hilly area. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by rustysurf83 on Dec 4, 2009 18:35:30 GMT -5
You'll be doing CrossFit workouts on pre-team, so you can save yourself some pain by getting used to those.
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Post by leeper on Dec 6, 2009 19:24:03 GMT -5
Awesome, thanks guys.
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Post by harringtoncpfd on Dec 7, 2009 3:44:16 GMT -5
Join your local crossfit gym, punish yourself, drink water
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Post by smokeythebear on Dec 8, 2009 0:47:52 GMT -5
Look into joining your local Toastmasters Club. This is a great way to improve your public speaking/presentation skills.
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Post by coffeeman on Dec 8, 2009 7:08:54 GMT -5
Remember, it is 99% attitude and motivation...mind over matter :-)
Don't ever quit...practice builds confidence but when it get's right down to it, it is about pressing on no matter how hard it gets.
83-02 (and go through a winter class, summer graduates are wimps)
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Post by nh48932 on Dec 13, 2009 0:53:43 GMT -5
Hi, I am a trainee starting SST team in January... my advice is to do regular workouts of push-ups/sit-ups/pull-ups (exercises you will see on PAST and Airborne tests), run regularly, and do lots of legs. Burpees and 8-count body-builders are great. Get used to the basic barbell movements used in CrossFit - we did a lot of dead lifts, overhead squats, thrusters, sumo/high pull dead lifts - as well as box jumps, air squats, lunges, etc. Honestly though, at Selection the biggest problem I saw was with pull-ups; you won't do many of them in BMT so either build up a lot before you go, or find a way to practice them in your dormitory (maybe put a broom handle between the bathroom stalls or pull two bunks together, anything to give you a chance to practice.) The minimum standard is 6 and they will be strict on it at Selection. Beyond that you are also expected to do 10 pull-ups at a time during ins and outs at Selection. If you can run well, you can probably ruck the 4 miles in 1 hour okay. But don't let Selection be your first experience with a heavy ruck on your back. That said, I personally would advise doing minimal rucking, only enough to be familiar with the feel. Better to spend your time lifting and running - the ruck will take care of itself if you are motivated.
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Post by joldersma on Dec 18, 2009 15:23:58 GMT -5
Remember, it is 99% attitude and motivation...mind over matter :-) Don't ever quit...practice builds confidence but when it get's right down to it, it is about pressing on no matter how hard it gets. 83-02 (and go through a winter class, summer graduates are wimps) 92-01 brings back memorys summer vs winter!! |
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Post by JGrove on Jan 15, 2010 17:14:07 GMT -5
Hi, I am a trainee starting SST team in January... my advice is to do regular workouts of push-ups/sit-ups/pull-ups (exercises you will see on PAST and Airborne tests), run regularly, and do lots of legs. Burpees and 8-count body-builders are great. Get used to the basic barbell movements used in CrossFit - we did a lot of dead lifts, overhead squats, thrusters, sumo/high pull dead lifts - as well as box jumps, air squats, lunges, etc. Honestly though, at Selection the biggest problem I saw was with pull-ups; you won't do many of them in BMT so either build up a lot before you go, or find a way to practice them in your dormitory (maybe put a broom handle between the bathroom stalls or pull two bunks together, anything to give you a chance to practice.) The minimum standard is 6 and they will be strict on it at Selection. Beyond that you are also expected to do 10 pull-ups at a time during ins and outs at Selection. If you can run well, you can probably ruck the 4 miles in 1 hour okay. But don't let Selection be your first experience with a heavy ruck on your back. That said, I personally would advise doing minimal rucking, only enough to be familiar with the feel. Better to spend your time lifting and running - the ruck will take care of itself if you are motivated. Thanks for the advice. |
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