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The attrition rate at Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) is very high. Showing up physically prepared is not the only requirement, but it's certainly a non-negotiable. Without sufficient physical preparedness, your chances of success are slim to none.

In this episode, I'm going to break down 5 of the most common train-up mistakes, as well as how to avoid making them so you don't become another statistic. 

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Today's Q&A included the following (to have your questions answered, look for my weekly IG stories Q&A!)

1. Are kettlebells, club bells, and sandbags good tools to develop strength?
2. What are the best kinds of carries to do to prepare for SFAS?
3. What are some good ways to bring down my 2 & 5 mile times?
5 Mile Prep Part 1
5 Mile Prep Part 2
4. How many times per week should carries be implemented to prep for SFAS?
5. What did you score on the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) in your prime?
6. What is the best part about separating from the Army?
7. Can your 19 Week Hypertrophy program work for females?
8. Starting the 18X (SF candidate) pipeline in October. Should I ignore soft tissue knee pain until after SFAS?
9. How long are the training sessions on training days of T-850?
10. Is T-850 or Jacked Gazelle a better option for general physical preparedness (GPP) before starting a selection train-up?
11. Do you have any beginner programs?
12. Do you prefer wearing the waistband while rucking for selection and the Special Forces Qualification Course?
13. How much rest should we take between ramp up sets before a working set?
14. Would you consider T-850 to be a high/medium/low volume program?

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After a brief recap of my recent trip to California, today's questions Included:

1. Would you ever live in California?
2. Best equipment for monitoring heart rate?
3. If zone 3 is still aerobic, why still do more zone 2?
4. Can you use the air runner to get better at running since it's harder?
5. What makes people stand out as good leaders vs. bad leaders at SFAS?
6. How to improve rucking speed? are intervals a good idea?
7. What are some physical performance benchmarks for SOF soldiers after the Q course?
8. Sets, reps, exercises for back thickness?
9. How should I balance PT with my squad with my own training program?
10.  What are some ways to mitigate low back pain?

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Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

In this episode, Brian Clark is back for round 2 to talk about a plethora of different topics. The conversation pulled us in many different directions, but every topic discussed had plenty of key take home points.

These included:
-Selection Prep; How to put one fitness discipline on maintenance mode while focusing on what's important
-The areas of fitness to focus on when preparing for selection
-Training younger athletes
-Genetics and how they influence training strategies
-The best exercises to select and how to execute them for size and strength of each muscle group from head to toe
-How to avoid leaving the military broken and unfit

...And much much more

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Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's questions included:

1. Do you track calories & macros?
2. Is coconut water good for hydration?
3. Is rucking less strucurally fatiguing than running?
4. How many meals per day do you eat/recommend others eat?
5. Why are there seated vertical jumps in my hypertrophy program?
6. My left side of my body weighs more than my right? Concerning? How to even it out?
8. Do you prefer more fruit or vegetables? I don't digest vegetables well it seems.
9. Best way to shift your bed time to get up earlier?
10. Do you recommend putting on extra weight before Ranger School?
11. Should I do more squats to get faster at a 2 and 5 mile run?
12. What is the best training split to stay fit, strong and healthy for the next 30 years?
13. What're your thoughts on Mike Mentzer and Dorian Yates HIT style training?
14. What effects do nicotine and caffeine have on health and fitness?

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Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's episode included answers to the following questions:
1. Opinion on mixed modality training e.g. endurance and strength at the same time?
2. Tips for bouncing back after a day of overdoing it (drinks & food)?
3. Best training splits for muscle & strength?
4. Is it ok to do more zone 2/3 work on a deload week? Or best to focus on resting?
5. Is fasted cardio or post lift cardio better for fat loss?
6. Why put lower body lifts on the same day as run repeats (like in the Jacked Gazelle program)?
7. In a cut - finished the day under on protein but hit calories - eat more protein and go over calories, or no?
8. Are you a fan of hard, grueling metcons?
9. Is it ok to rotate through multiple modalities for zone 2?
10. What does your daily routine look like now vs. when you were in the army?
11. What are your pullup, pushup and ruck PRs? Are there any new training goals you're shooting for?

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's episode included  answers to 15 questions from last week's instagram Q&A.

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Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

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Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's Questions Included:
1. How much total, deep and REM sleep do you normally get?
2. Thoughts on more aggressive (1K + cal) diets for short periods?
3. How often do you perform sets to failure?
4. What strategies do you use to get yourself to the gym when you're not feeling it?
5. Pros/cons of seated vs. lying vs. standing hamstring curls?
6. How was airborne school? Was it physically demanding like air assault school?
7. What would you do differently/prioritize more if you were to go back to SFAS?
8. How do you taper/cycle off caffeine?
9. Is it smart to follow a hybrid program while cutting?
10. Why is it so hard for some people to get better at running?
11. Do you recommend a gallon of water/day for everyone?

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Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's questions included:

1. Looking lean in a cut but my workouts suck and I look skinny. Is this normal?
2. Are ramp up sets a replacement for a general warmup?
3. At SFAS during land nav, it is necessary to run from point to point?
4. Should I practice land nav before going to SFAS if I'm an 18X-ray?
5. Should I consider tapering caffeine before going to SFAS or ranger school?
6. What are some PT metrics to shoot for (12 mile ruck, ACFT) before attending selection?
7. What're the HR zones for zone 2 vs. zone 3, and the pros and cons to both of them?
8. If I chose the wrong weight to hit the target rep range, should I keep going till I hit the target RIR?
9. Why step off the box instead of jump off. I get more reps in less time if I jump back off?
10. My heart rate is higher in the heat, despite the same perceived effort. Should I slow down?

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Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Nutrition Guide- How to eat for any goal

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

I chose the top 11 questions from my IG Q&A this week and provided answers for them. Today's Questions Included:
1. 3:08 - Do you need to be sore for it to be a good workout?
2. 9:24- Best way to incorporate sled drags?
3. 13:56- What're some examples of zone 4/zone 5 work?
4. 23:14- Advantages and disadvantages of percentage based training vs. RPE?
5. 31:00- Sometimes struggle to eat enough calories to bulk on clean foods. Tips?
6. 36:16- What're your go-to protein sources?
7. 39:29- Drawbacks of plant based eating?
8. 44:49- Importance of 2-a-days when preparing for SFAS?
9. 46:26- What're some ways to get rid of shin splints?
10. 51:02- Does it matter if I do pull-ups or chin-ups?
11. 52:53- What's your opinion on 2-a-day training sessions?

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Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Nutrition Guide- How to eat for any goal

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.