6 Workouts To Max The Army ACFT (2024)
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act is mandating higher minimum standards for the ACFT 4.0 for soldiers in combat roles like infantry, combat engineering, armor, cavalry, and Special Forces. While…
How To Build A Special Forces Workout Program (Strength + Calisthenics)
Weight Lifting for Special Forces Introduction In part one, we outlined how the top 25% of runners at Special Forces Assessment and Selection have double the chance of getting selected…
How To Build A Special Forces Workout Plan (Running + Rucking)
Aerobic Conditioning for Special Forces Introduction The top 25% of runners at Special Forces Assessment and Selection have double the chance of getting selected compared to the bottom 25%. If…
From Bodybuilding to Special Forces: The Significance of Weight Lifting
Weight Lifting for Special Forces Introduction After coaching candidates for Army Special Forces for quite some time, I have seen an interesting shift in the candidates I coach. Initially, my…
Nutrition for Special Forces: Fueling for Peak Performance
Nutrition Advice for Special Forces Introduction Embarking on the journey to become a US Army Green Beret is no easy feet. It requires peak physical performance, mental acuity, and relentless…
Anthropometrics and Body Composition Effects on SFAS Performance
Introduction We know that in powerlifting and weightlifting, high levels of lean muscle mass are strongly associated with competition success. And in swimming, low levels of body fat and taller…
Shin Splint/Injury Prevention for Special Forces
Introduction Shin Splints. Shin Splints. Shin splints. The words strike fear into every Special Forces trainee not because they're particularly easy to treat if caught early, but because if allowed…
How to Use Prefatigue to Supercharge Your Training
Introduction When an untrained beginner starts his journey towards selection, it doesn't require much training to improve. He can start with 2.5 hours of training per week, three 30 minutes…
Top 5 Tips for Special Forces Selection
Introduction There's no question that Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) is one of the most challenging courses in the military. Throughout the four week course, candidates are pushed…
What to expect at Army SFRE
What is SFRE? For candidates seeking a shot at Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) in the National Guard, one of the first steps is to attend a unit's Special…