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Navy SEAL Physical Screening Tests
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Overview
Navy SEALs are some of the toughest and most highly trained men in the American military. Because they conduct dangerous missions both in the water and on land and often under the cover of darkness, the skills and requirements to become a SEAL are much more rigorous than any other branch of the Armed Forces. Candidates must be able to swim long distances, tread water while carrying extra weight, be active in both open water and on the sand and carry around heavy things like boats, says Wes Kennedy, former Canadian Special Forces Operator and owner of Elite Training programs, who has trained Navy SEAL and other special operations candidates. "They need to focus on strength and structural balance, both left-to-right-side balance and front to back," he says. "The stronger they can be, the better they can express their energy systems." Think you can measure up? Here are 13 exercises to incorporate into your workout to build the strength and skills necessary -- as well as an outline of the fitness test all SEALs are required to pass.
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1 of 16
Overview
Navy SEALs are some of the toughest and most highly trained men in the American military. Because they conduct dangerous missions both in the water and on land and often under the cover of darkness, the skills and requirements to become a SEAL are much more rigorous than any other branch of the Armed Forces. Candidates must be able to swim long distances, tread water while carrying extra weight, be active in both open water and on the sand and carry around heavy things like boats, says Wes Kennedy, former Canadian Special Forces Operator and owner of Elite Training programs, who has trained Navy SEAL and other special operations candidates. "They need to focus on strength and structural balance, both left-to-right-side balance and front to back," he says. "The stronger they can be, the better they can express their energy systems." Think you can measure up? Here are 13 exercises to incorporate into your workout to build the strength and skills necessary -- as well as an outline of the fitness test all SEALs are required to pass.
Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com
Overview
Navy SEALs are some of the toughest and most highly trained men in the American military. Because they conduct dangerous missions both in the water and on land and often under the cover of darkness, the skills and requirements to become a SEAL are much more rigorous than any other branch of the Armed Forces. Candidates must be able to swim long distances, tread water while carrying extra weight, be active in both open water and on the sand and carry around heavy things like boats, says Wes Kennedy, former Canadian Special Forces Operator and owner of Elite Training programs, who has trained Navy SEAL and other special operations candidates. “They need to focus on strength and structural balance, both left-to-right-side balance and front to back,” he says. “The stronger they can be, the better they can express their energy systems.” Think you can measure up? Here are 13 exercises to incorporate into your workout to build the strength and skills necessary – as well as an outline of the fitness test all SEALs are required to pass.
Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com
1. Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
2. Dumbbell Reverse Lunges
3. Dumbbell Farmer's Carry
4. Pull-Ups
5. Burpees
6. Run (or Bike or Swim)
7. Medicine Ball Sit-Ups
8. Decline Push-Ups
9. Step-Ups
10. Jump Rope
11. Bent-Over Dumbbell Rows
12. Flexed Arm Hang
13. Barbell Back Squat
Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test
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Wes Kennedy - Elite Training Programs
Building The Ultimate Tactical Athlete
Navy SEAL Physical Screening Tests
