Top 5 workout tips for SFAS | Former Green Beret

Here are my top 5 workout tips in preparation for SFAS. These tips will help round out your training and increase your chances to be selected. Please hit that subscribe button and drop a line for what tips you would like to hear next!

[@Ronin-rz2ht]

Im spreading this channel everywhere bro. In the aspiring ranger and SF KZbin channel discord and in the operators association podcast discord. Good show

[@FNGACADEMY]

thank you man that means a lot! remind me to get you some free swag when it comes in!

[@nickfritzsche2327]

Hey can you send me the link for the discord? My discord is Nick F #7933

[@ambiguitiy1207]

You wouldn't happen to have a link to that discord, would you?

[@danielrushford4393]

Bro represent OA Discord!!!

[@DakotaJones1]

Land navigation for sure would be helpful!

[@FNGACADEMY]

good call man i got you!

[@0570965]

I agree with that

[@joshKozak]

My butt is unsecured. Got it.

[@FNGACADEMY]

lmao someone is paying attention!

[@quickfeed7592]

Just seeing this after watching a lot of your more recent content. You've come a long way, great job! Also, thanks for all the great content, too!

[@LeonardMichaelis]

Absolutely important those band exercises. Around the ankles, below the knees or around the thighs. Whatever works but it’s so important. 100% agree

[@sergiomachuca4554]

Just stumbled upon this channel, you're a godsend brother I'm here to take your advice seriously.

[@FNGACADEMY]

I got you bro!

[@rj8183]

In less than 5 min you gave tips Im adding to make my wrkouts more productive! THANK GOD FINALLY!!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks bro! ill keep them coming!

[@The.Mr.Faucet]

I despised crossfit for my entire army career....I was so wrong. If I was combining crossfit with my BJJ training, I would've been destroying PT tests and would've made it through selection also.

[@ijdiaz1]

How would you mix in the two to train for SFAS? I dont see how one can do Crossfit/BJJ/Running in order to prep for a school. Unless you train BJJ once a week, maybe two...but you wouldnt be progressing

[@The.Mr.Faucet]

@@ijdiaz1 I would train crossfit in the morning and would train BJJ minimum 3 times a week for an hour minimum. Add 1 or 2 long rucks on the other days and you'd be set up pretty good. Distance running isn't really needed more than once a week. Sprints is what will build the stamina you need.

[@rembrandtshadows]

As a former triathlete, swim/bike/run, I used yoga, Pilates, and weight training. Good words.

[@hawkeye4469]

Time to start stretching and rolling out at the gym. Thanks brother.

[@Jaynick1977]

Late to the party on this video... I have a MS in Exercise Science and I really like the recommendations here in-relation to the Tactical Athlete. Great stuff, keep up the great work.

[@_____J_____]

Great channel and massively underrated, maybe try to get on some podcasts because many small channels got big that way and you sound like you definitely have a story to tell. Mike Drop, Jocko Willinks and Dakota Meyers all have had people on their podcast that didn’t have a big audience back then.

[@FNGACADEMY]

have a book coming out early next year, and my own podcast dropping soon! will also be on Mentors4Military podcast in December! stay tuned thanks to you guys we will grow!

[@_____J_____]

FNG ACADEMY that’s really cool, looking forward to it!!!

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Awesome content as usual. Thanks for what you do.

[@dennisz1799]

Awesome pointers, thanks for your input!

[@rolandosantiago8045]

Definitely gonna start up on the CrossFit body weight WOD. As always, thanks for the content.

[@johntomas5170]

Here from cleared hot , this man is a legend !

[@shanewhittington7092]

My new hero. Thanks!

[@rjharvey3408]

I love this channel ❤️ Alot of good tools 🔧 to put in your kit bag 🎒

[@laquantreadwell5365]

Awesome, love what you’re doing. In the process of enlisting 11B and want to push myself and take every opportunity presented and work towards achieving a career in SOF. Will be watching more of your videos and taking in all the knowledge you’ve gathered through the years. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@joshjames9014]

How's it going?

[@laquantreadwell5365]

@@joshjames9014 Good, currently stationed at Drum with the 10th Mountain. Whole lot of field training for the next 4 months then a month at JRTC. Still pushing myself to be the best I can and towards my goals.

[@joshjames9014]

@@laquantreadwell5365 good luck mate. "I'll Never give up" Say that to yourself in the morning when you wake and at night before ya sleep.

[@swatchedlimpune6668]

@@laquantreadwell5365 hey man, update?

[@mitchelmeyers8323]

The downward dog got me brother😂😂😂 Great tips.

[@grimm2085]

Love your channel thank you very much for sharing your knowledge God Bless You

[@bronxwarrior319]

Man you are down to earth very refreshing

[@paramedic4612]

Thank u so much bro from south korea army recon we need to learn sf tactic and their advice

[@user-ld1gc2dm9m]

Thanks for the tips

[@jefejeffwell1113]

Not really into CrossFit, so I do a constantly varying cross between powerlifting, bodybuilding, and calisthenics. Sometimes heavy, sometimes high rep, sometimes a mix of both. I make sure to blast my body from every angle, twice a day, plus a run or ruck… Every. Single. Day.

[@Jack-ux2xz]

Your videos are the best

[@Lonely_4_Ever]

I always wonder why I watch videos like these on how to prepare for SFQC when I am not from the US and have terrible eyesight lol.

[@CyberBolls]

Good shit, man.

[@jonahhex9620]

Hips is also a good point as my focus was strictly running ruck and land nav and I hurt my hips

[@nightmarefiles1]

I have a good story for you but I do not have a IG. Any other way to get in contact?

[@taylorjacobs4115]

What is your best advice for mitigating shin splints from an increased amount of running and rucking for SFAS Prep? From what I’ve been researching the best thing is to stretch and take a break from running/rucking. Cross train with biking/other forms of cardio. I’m on a timeline and don’t want to screw up the training program I’m following, but don’t want to fall into the trap of being to hard headed and get injured before even reporting by over training/pushing through it. My plan is to cross trail on the bike/take a week off the program and get back at it next week.

[@FNGACADEMY]

stretch i got them down range and had to focus on stretching my calves, for some reason that helped a lot

[@rembrandtshadows]

@@FNGACADEMY shin splints are microtears in the muscles. Stretches, massage, and ice get the inflamatory products out of the tissues. Good advice FNG. . . .

[@LA_Commander]

Taylor, shin splints are a very common problem. One of the biggest causes of it that I've seen is people trying to do too much too soon. So workout and gradually increase the length of your runs, give your body time to get adjusted. Also, like others have said, good stretching before and after is huge. Especially your calves and hamstrings. Have good shoes! Many people have the wrong shoes for their foot type. If you have a flat arch or a high arch, orthotics can help. Make sure you have the best shoes for your feet. Finally, make sure all the muscles in your legs and hips are strong, to help take some of the stress off those shins. I hope that helps!

[@hogancook2102]

Looks like this will be too little too late given you asked this 2yrs ago...but tibialis raises combined with subsequent calf/times stretching is the best preventative option

[@the300XM8]

Haven't learned anything new in this video. No disrespect, that just means I intuitively found the right way. Keep up the good work, sir

[@plimmerton3992]

U sound like a dick no disrespect

[@the300XM8]

@@plimmerton3992 no hard feelings brother

[@plimmerton3992]

Sorry bro my bad

[@chamoundong8200]

Can you please upload a video of your stretch and roll routine?

[@michaeljauernig4170]

To clarify do you recommend rucking and running 4-5 times a week for both or is that a combination of the two equating to 4-5 times a week? Thanks

[@AguyR1401]

What about swims or bicycle while on the mend? Can either be a good approach to maintaining or improving fitness while nursing minor aches and tweaks, joint or muscle related?

[@wubbalubbadubdub5659]

Amazing video, thank you Is Time-traveling Legal?

[@jonahhex9620]

Stretching good point you’re the second SME to mention that

[@ryanfoote2772]

Can you do a video that talks specifically about the Special Forces Officer MOS?

[@michaeljauernig4170]

I have a couple years of foreign reserve military experience and will have a four year degree under my belt, should I join rangers first then go special forces or would you recommend the 18x program.

[@gdaman3700]

Bro that downward dog reference is the what every guy has thought at one point 😂

[@albertocorrea2117]

Any 18x candidates that made it through know how long it took them to get in shape to go through, I know it will be different for all just curious.

[@RoninDoesStuff]

BUDS guys are saying it takes at least a year of consistent training. Minimum 6 months to get in shape from a base level of fitness. Not 18x but the pipelines are both highly demanding. Best of luck.

[@lunaticmickful]

Pull ups and push ups never let me down

[@billthebard805]

Jiu Jitsu is the best thing any operator can add to their program if it’s not already in there.

[@FNGACADEMY]

agree, only risk is injuries, and that is a bit risk

[@Megatronwasright]

Lol “i drank the cool aid” lol

[@paulondrish7551]

Guardsf.com under "documents" has good workout programs as well to check out

[@Will-ep2pr]

Do you have any recommendations for solid backpacks for rucking? Thanks for all your great content.

[@FNGACADEMY]

I picked up a tactical tailor ruck for cheap and its awesome

[@Will-ep2pr]

@@FNGACADEMY Awesome I’ll check it out. Thanks for the speedy reply man.

[@aznddog]

Do you know if Army SF is still doing push ups, sit ups, mile run, etc for selections or have they moved to only the new ACFT as well?

[@BroChaChah]

APFT as of right now

[@c.l.a.410]

Right now I’m 15 and I’m wanting to join the green berets with an 18-X-ray if they’re still available, and I was wondering what age I should be when I join

[@FNGACADEMY]

you would have to talk to the recruiter but if you are trying to leave early, maybe do a Ranger contract at 17-18 then go to SFAS after a couple years.

[@nickperry508]

Dang man you have the CIA watching your content lol

[@FNGACADEMY]

@@nickperry508 lmao! going to get flagged!

[@andersonbush1130]

Great video. What is the name of the song?

[@FNGACADEMY]

not sure brother i just pull them from epidemic sound

[@albertocorrea2117]

Has anyone used the macv-1 boots from goruck or I see everyone using the rockys boots any suggestions on boots?

[@FNGACADEMY]

I always loved the nike's worked great for me was always my go to boot

[@albertocorrea2117]

@@FNGACADEMY from what I head a lot of people like the first gen over the 2nd gen

[@janstain9320]

song In darkness sightles in shadow

[@Lukeclout]

@FNG Academy Hello, I am a current active duty 11B with 2-2 SBCT at Fort Lewis (CONUS base of 1st Group) but unfortunately never ran into them because they are situated on the other side of the base. I am in the process of naturalizing in order to go to SFAS. Do you know any group members in 1st @ Fort Lewis that is willing to guide/train up Active Duty 11 Bang Bangs especially in Navi, ruck and advanced infantry skills ? PS I do speak fluently Two priority languages in 1st and 10th groups AO. I will be doing DLPT in the coming weeks.

[@FNGACADEMY]

find the on base SF recruiter, that is exactly what they do every day

[@CyberKatze]

do sb know how i can make more pull ups in a row? I only can get 4 pull ups during my workout and im not making any progress.

[@lastpatriot7506]

Honestly, everytime you pass a pull up bar, bust some out

[@JimboPLange]

🤙🏼

[@soulsurfer8797]

What tattoo do you have on your left ringer finger?

[@FNGACADEMY]

Queens Crown for my wife and an upside down kings crown

[@soulsurfer8797]

Ok. Looked like a different simple. Thanks for the update.

[@trely-keard]

Supple leopard

[@ChefMompoloki]

That's EXACTLY why I'm uncomfortable doing yoga😂😂

[@rembrandtshadows]

ha ha ha! Pilates is good btw . . .

[@jacobharry896]

LMAO that yoga comment

[@robertorodrigueziii5574]

Recently heard that I should forget about pursuing an 18X because Army SOF doesn’t really need more guys. Is this true?

[@FNGACADEMY]

absolutely not! group needs good people always! retention is low because GB's know they have a lot of options after earning their beret's

[@robertorodrigueziii5574]

Hell yea man your videos literally made me make the switch, been binging since yesterday. I’ve just recently gotten to the point where I’m crushing the Air Force PAST but 18D made me wanna go Army. What’s fucked is my wife is already in the Air Force she joined cause I wanted to do the Pararescue thing lol. But she supports my decisions fully like the champion she is! Thank you man you guys could do better stuff with your time and experience yet your here helping us get squared away. Invaluable.

[@edwardelric717]

I am not from the US but don't do CrossFit. Do cross-training. Take crossfit workouts and modify them to be safer, have a cycle of training. Make sure strength training involving compound movements is the base. Add in a lot of endurance training like running and rucking. Make sure you do a lot of calisthenics for support. Then take some CrossFit workouts and do them safely. Ain't no point being good at Crossfit when your body is broken and you can't join.

[@disgustangy4901]

I agree. The concept of CrossFit is good, but the execution is god awful and is just gonna get you injured.

[@HeyItsJoe1]

Brah I'm broke. Can't crossfit lol

[@gokuryu]

It's free. Just go to crossfit.com and try one of the workouts.

[@matthewsinger4902]

Harden. Your. Feet. Blisters take out more guys than just about anything. 2 pairs of broken in boots and good WOOL socks.

[@CptJET-he8nc]

***** ***** *****

[@adampaulik8837]

Summarized: Do yoga people.

[@FNGACADEMY]

true

[@grimm2085]

Love your channel thank you very much for sharing your knowledge God Bless You