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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Improve Grip Strength for SFAS
Introduction One of the most overlooked aspects of Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) is grip strength. Forearm and hand strength is critical to perform weighted carries, climb ropes, and…
Rucking Program for Special Forces
Introduction In part 1 of our rucking series, we analyzed three studies which outlined that ruck performance is the greatest predictor of success at US Army Special Forces Assessment and…
Weight Lifting Program for Special Forces
Weight Lifting for Special Forces Introduction The pipeline to become a US Army Green Beret is long and grueling. To be successful, candidates must be in peak physical shape across…