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How to Increase Your Pullups, from Future Jarheads Fitness
Thanks to the great team over at Future Jarheads, especially on their newly revamped FutureJarheadFitness.com website, for this guest post. Quick Tips For Pullups Find a grip that is comfortable for...
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When Should I Add Weight to the Armstrong Pullup Program?
Q: Just starting the Armstrong Pullup Program. My max is already 20-25. Should I still start with bodyweight or should i add 5kg’s? A: Click for the Armstrong Advanced Pullup Workout Definitely add...
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Female Tactical Fitness Lecture: “Integration of Women into the World of...
Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Conference The National Strength and Conditioning organization’s TSAC Program is an educational program designed specifically to optimize mission/job...
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Correct Your Running Form: Use Your Head!
Your entire posture can be influenced just by your head position, which is why the PT reps at OCS will force you to look “up” while in the plank position. This same technique can be used to help...
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One Easy Cheat Sheet to See if You’re Physically Ready for OCS
I challenge all male candidates to achieve these benchmarks before getting to OCS, and using them as training goals. This will put you in good standing, but not the top of your class if these are your...
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The Endurance Course: What You Need to Know
A simulated artillery round explodes near candidates navigating the infamous Quigley The Endurance Course is a 2.5 mile obstacle course through the beautiful woods of Quantico. And passing it in a time...
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Guest Post: What You Need To Know About Combat Fitness
Thanks to Lt Hee at USMCofficer.com for his great work and this guest post! Check out the most up-to-date information about his OCS and TBS experiences on his site. The most stressful aspect of...
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USMC PFT Video: Pull-up Rules
EXECUTION OF THE PFT Individual performance on each PFT event will be executed as follows: Pull-up The goal of the pull-up event is for the Marine to execute as many accurate and complete pull-ups...
View ArticlePPPA (Push, Pull, Press, Abs) Home Gym Alternative
This is a recommended modification for a female friend just looking to lose some weight for her wedding by using Marine Corps-style PT. Get some! Instead of PPPA, do a circuit of sets of pushups,...
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How to Choose Running Shoes Infographic
Courtesy of REI, this infographic should be very helpful for new runners, like many candidates. Much of OCS running is on trails, but they are almost paved they are so flat and beaten down. No need to...
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Specific OCS Physical Fitness Goals for the Overachiever
Candidate Question I’m looking for specific goals to train for OCS. Not the minimum benchmarks or averages, but high goals which would prepare me fully for the physical challenges at OCS. Specifically...
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What’s the Best OCS Workout for Me?
Candidate Question I’m a rising sophomore in the NROTC program in addition to being an applicant for PLC as well (not currently on scholarship). This summer, one of my goals has been to gain around...
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Updated: How to Choose Running Shoes Infographic
Courtesy of Walk Like a Butterfly, this infographic should be very helpful for new runners, such as many candidates. Whether you are newcomer to running, an occasional weekend warrior who wants to...
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The Armstrong 360 Workout: A Whole-Body Fitness Routine
Many thanks to ArmstrongPullupProgram.com for the below workout, which may in fact be a worthy competitor of the Ultimate OCS Preparation Workout. Armstrong has excellent pullup programs for any...
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Tale of the Tape: A Cheap, Easy Way To Prevent Blisters
The most common injuries at OCS which derail candidates’ performance are shin splints and foot blisters. A combination of excessive running and marching, sweaty or wet feet, and adjusting to combat...
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10 Steps to Choosing the Right Trail Running Shoe
If you are preparing for OCS and your further Marine Corps career by trail running, your footwear decisions are critical to your health and training efficacy. Thanks to Dan at RunnerClick for sharing...
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The Wall: A Distance Runner’s Perspective on Mental Toughness
By Kristen Schafer Let’s talk about Mental Toughness and running. If you’ve ever trained for a running event then you have probably heard of it before. At the Boston Marathon it is known as “heartbreak...
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Humps (Hikes) at OCS
Hikes (known as humps) at OCS are one of the more difficult training evolutions that candidates will face on Brown Field. Going for a little nature walk. Preparation There are a few ways that...
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Test Your Physical Limits with the Muscular Endurance Course (MEC)
The Muscular Endurance Course (MEC) is a workout candidates will complete 2-3 times during their time at OCS. Many other PT sessions will be similar to the MEC. Complete the circuit twice. Max effort....
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Training with Mother Nature
Thanks to Caleb Baker, experienced trainer and founder of DynamicU for authoring this post on training with Mother Nature. Coach Baker has trained military personnel from every branch,...
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