Question About SEALs

[Tom Treutlein]

Do the Navy SEALs train with weights? I see a lot of them pretty muscular and in good health and shape, and from what I understand their workouts consist of a lot of running and calisthenics. Everything seems to be taken care of by their bodyweight.

 

[big4life]

I would think that their training would be more geared to the way an endurance athlete would train. I am sure they use weights just as any well trained athlete would. As for any particular workout they use I can't be of any help.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Would it be beneficial to train in such a way for a while? I was thinking of doing cycles of the exercises in succession until I complete:

Pushups - 6x30
Crunches - 6x30
Pullups - 5x12
Dips - 5x12

Would this give any reasonable degree of strength, or would any strength/size gains have diminished much earlier in the progression of the exercises with the lower reps?

 

[big4life]

Have you checked out the strength training done by triathletes? Their strength training programs will prepare you for some of the physical rigors of military/special forces, if that is your goal.

Here's a link that gives some very good information on training for triathlons and other endurance events. Keep in mind that his probably will not build a lot of size, but it will help with strength. I hope this helps.

http://www.strengthfit.com/StrengthFit/articles/triathlon.asp

 

[LifterCA]

http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/brent2.htm

 

[LifterCA]

I have been looking to join the navy seals as of recently. Here is link to what they request you do before you try to join, so you will be ready. It also has the testing you must go through. I would just be guided by that. They say weight training is a no no. Have no clue why, maybe they dont want you to be bulky.

http://www.navyseals.com/community/navyseals/navysealworkout_main.cfm


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15.) What type of physical preperation and workout should I do to help prepare me for BUD/S?

- If you navigate through this site and others, you will find the US Naval Special Warfare's "recommended" workouts. There are also numerous books and videos available to assist you with this. Whatever workout(s) you decide to do, you should be sure to include lots of push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, dips, flutter kicks, running and swimming. Lots of it! Weight training is NOT necessary nor is it recommended for prospective BUD/S candidates. Also, proper, healthy nutrition is very important. Eat right and follow a proper work-out routine and you will go to BUD/S with a healthy mind, body and spirit which will increase your possibilities of making it to graduation!

 

[faller]

Tom, are you wanting to join, or just looking for ideas to improve workouts? If you just want to improve your workouts, you can try doing their programs for a few weeks, but I wouldn't make them your "core." I am assuming you have bodybuilding-type goals though, so correct me if you are looking for something else!

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Yes, I do have bodybuilding related goals. No interest in joining at this time.

 

[faller]

I would use it to break up the monotony only. otherwise if you want a change something like switching from 5x5 to old school or HST (just an example) would probably give you better results.

 

[LifterCA]

Tom, you say you don't have any intention at this time. I hope you are under the age of 26, or they do not except anyone older. They do, but with a FEW exceptions.