https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/tactical-fitness-training-because-your-life-buddys-life-depends-on-it

And anyone else, to be honest. These are the reasons we need to train to be the most physically capable humans we can be.

This was a fun conversation from topics of mental toughness, training, strength, spec ops selections, and more.

This is a little about me and what I do. I am going LIVE at 10am tomorrow morning and wanted to test out the system to make sure we do not have any hiccups. Bring your questions tomorrow and I will answer them. Looking forward to it.

Over the last decade, military fitness tests have evolved from purely calisthenics and cardio testing to incorporating weightlifting, including the bodyweight bench press and the hex bar deadlift. The Army Fitness Test includes the hex bar deadlift, heavy farmer's walks, and weighted sled pulls as part of its test of strength and power. Weight vest pull-ups and deadlifts have also been added to the Navy Human Performance Test (HPT). Additionally, the Air Force Operator Fitness Test (OFT) includes deadlifts and other dynamic power events, such as broad jumps and shuttle runs. They all still have cardio components of timed runs (1.5, 2, and 3-mile distances). The Navy HPT and the AF OFT also include swimming. The Marine Corps also has a Combat Fitness Test, but uses military-applicable sources of weight, such as ammo cans and people to carry, rather than actual weight equipment. Regardless of the branch of service, depending on your job, you may be required to lift weights or carry a load in a military fitness test. Learning how to strength train is a must. A Classic Lift Cycle (5/3/1) to Get Stronger If you are solid in your calisthenics and cardio, your lack of strength training may become apparent in these new military fitness tests. To make the most of your training time, consider learning the techniques of the lifts and applying the 5/3/1 cycle to that lift. The good news is that the tests mentioned above all require a 3RM (3 Rep Max). This means that you lift as much weight as you can for 3 reps. The reason I like this workout is that it helps you get stronger in all three rep ranges (5RM, 3RM, and 1RM). It works like this:For this weight-lifting goal, you can change the 5/3/1 to a 5/3/3 if you prefer not to do the 1RM section of the workout. Try this cycle for 4 weeks and practice the lift you want to improve 1-2 times a week with heavy lifts. Here is how the cycle works: