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What happens when you remove the fancy gym? No machines. No cable stations. No supplements. No excuses. For decades, inmates, military personnel, deployed operators, and bodyweight athletes have relied on one simple movement to build upper-body strength: The pull-up. A pull-up bar and your bodyweight may be all you need to develop a stronger back,... Read More

Military video games have come a long way since the days of pixelated soldiers and simple run-and-gun action. Today’s military games feature realistic weapons, advanced ballistics, squad communications, tactical movement, drones, helicopters, armored vehicles, and massive battlefields that require teamwork and planning. Some games are so realistic that they are often mistaken for actual combat... Read More

If you’re asking, “How hard is it to become a Navy SEAL?” you’re asking the wrong question. The better question is: Are you willing to become the type of person capable of becoming a Navy SEAL? Every year thousands of young men dream of earning the Trident. Only a small percentage succeed. The reason isn’t... Read More

One of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I build muscle like a Navy SEAL?” The answer surprises most people. Most Navy SEALs are not trying to look like bodybuilders. They’re trying to become stronger, faster, more durable, and harder to kill. The lean, muscular physique is often a byproduct of years... Read More

One of the most common questions future Navy SEAL candidates ask is: “Do I need strength training for BUD/S?” The short answer is: Yes. The longer answer is: You need strength, but you need endurance even more. Many young athletes make the mistake of thinking BUD/S is a bodybuilding competition. Others make the opposite mistake... Read More

How to Smash Days When You Don’t Feel Like It Lessons in Discipline from Jocko Willink There are days when motivation evaporates. Days when the alarm goes off and your first instinct is to roll over, negotiate with yourself, and delay life until tomorrow. In the video “How To SMASH DAYS When You Don’t Feel... Read More

“The only easy day was yesterday.” Every year thousands of young men say they want to become a Navy SEAL. Most never make it. Some fail the Physical Screening Test (PST). Some quit during training. Others arrive physically prepared but mentally unready for the demands of BUD/S. The reality is that becoming a Navy SEAL... Read More

One of the most common questions prospective Navy SEAL candidates ask is: “How much should I squat before I go to BUD/S?” The answer surprises most people. The squat is important. But not nearly as important as most candidates think. I learned this lesson the hard way. My Biggest Pre-BUD/S Mistake Before entering the Navy,... Read More

If you’ve ever wondered what separates the men who earn the Navy SEAL Trident from those who ring the bell and quit, watch the documentary on BUD/S Class 224. The video follows a class of Navy SEAL candidates through Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S) in Coronado, California. What quickly becomes apparent is that success at... Read More

No Gym. No Excuses. Just Work. Ever since people have been locked behind walls, they have found ways to train. Most prisoners did not have fancy gyms, personal trainers, or rows of machines. What they did have was determination, time, and the will to get stronger. That is where prison workouts were born. The truth... Read More

The Bar-Barians are legends in the calisthenics world—athletes known for unreal bodyweight strength, flawless form, and a level of discipline that rivals special operations training. If you want to build a powerful upper body, master your own bodyweight, and develop raw, functional strength, this program is your blueprint. This updated guide breaks down the Bar-Barian... Read More

One of the biggest excuses people make is: “I don’t have a gym.” “I don’t have equipment.” “I can’t afford kettlebells.” Hold on and lets get rid of any excuses. When I was training overseas on a ship or deployed to a forward base, I learned that sometimes you have to improvise with what you... Read More

How to Make a DIY Tire Sled for Workouts Build Strength, Conditioning, and Mental Toughness on a Budget One of the best conditioning tools I ever used did not come from a fancy gym. It came from an old tire, a rope, and hard work. Before functional fitness became popular, athletes, wrestlers, football players, military... Read More

If you want to improve pull-ups, strengthen your back, protect your shoulders, and build real-world upper body endurance, ring rows are one of the best exercises you can add to your training. At SEALgrinderPT, we use ring rows with: beginner athletes, military candidates, mountain athletes, tactical professionals, and older athletes rebuilding strength. The reason is... Read More