Archive: Workout

Mobility is a weapon. When your joints move well, your body performs better under load, recovers faster, and stays injury‑free. This Active Mobility Workout—demonstrated by Catherine Divine of Kokoro Yoga—is designed to open the hips, strengthen the core, and reset the nervous system so you can attack your training with more power and precision. Use... Read More

Vernon Davis has long been known as one of the most explosive and physically gifted athletes in NFL history. At the University of Maryland, he posted jaw‑dropping numbers that scouts still talk about today — including a 600+ lb squat and a blazing 4.38 forty‑yard dash. Those stats don’t happen by accident. They come from... Read More

Daniel Craig didn’t get the James Bond body by accident. He earned it. For every Bond film — from Casino Royale to No Time to Die — Craig trained hard with expert guidance to build functional strength, power, and lean muscle. His coach, Simon Waterson, focused on explosive movement and full-body athleticism, not just posing... Read More

Are you wondering how the US Army Delta Force vs the British SAS matchup as elite special operations units? Check out the two services as we talk about how each group works. The British Army has the SAS – or Special Air Squadron. The US Army has their Tier 1 Operatives known as “Delta Force”... Read More

If you’re aiming to build serious strength, knowing your one-rep max (1RM) is key. This article breaks down how to safely test your 1RM, with warm-up strategies, sample progressions, and tips for accurate results. Whether you’re lifting for performance or personal goals, it’s a must-read for pushing your limits. Warmup with mobility exercises that will... Read More

Check out Pavel’s Pull-Up + Push-Up Ladder. Also known as Crank More Using Old School Soviet Special Forces Methods. I wanted you to check out this method (aka Pavel’s Grease the Groove) of how to crank out more push-ups and pull-ups and set a new personal record (PR). This technique will surely have you on... Read More

When you look at a fighter like Mike Tyson throwing a punch, you can see the power start in his back and explode through his fist. That raw torque comes from the latissimus dorsi — your lats — the big muscles under your armpits that connect your arms to your core. These muscles are the... Read More

We get asked all the time for a list of military bodyweight workouts from my days in the Navy and training with other Special Forces units. Several of us were talking after a workout at the gym and we started to come up with a quick list to get you going. You do not need... Read More

Check out these tips for building an Olympic body through bodyweight exercises. We have all seen them on television during the Olympics; these powerful men and women performing amazing skills with ease and grace. Watching them perform the question inevitably arises – are they as powerful as they look? And the answer is – yes.... Read More

Before diving into a new strength program, it’s always a good idea to test yourself to see how you measure up with certain physical tasks. After all, if you don’t have a rough idea of where your starting point is then how would you know how much you might improve after completing a training cycle?... Read More

Introduction to Warrior Yoga: Warrior Yoga isn’t just about stretching or chilling out—it’s about building strength, balance, and mental grit with purpose. For SEALgrinderPT athletes, it’s a tactical tool that sharpens your body and mind in ways traditional workouts don’t. Warrior Yoga blends powerful poses with deep breathing and focus, helping you move better, recover... Read More

Check out these 5k running tips to help you start and finish your best 5k run time ever. Tip #1: Go to a track and run a 5k distance If you have to jog or walk—do so. Put this time into your log. This will be your baseline score and will show you how much... Read More

We got a great question this week: “Coach, what are the swim tests I have to pass for BUD/S? I want to start practicing with my swim.” First, a few pointers: Relax. This sounds like a no-brainer, but we often notice students tensing up as they practice. Tensing up leads to panic, and if you... Read More

Pose Running is a more efficient way to run than the standard heel strike method we’re all familiar with and used to. Pose running, because of its efficiency, can not only help you improve your running time, but also reduce the risk of injury. It minimizes joint impact, and aims to reduce the muscular contribution... Read More