Archive: Daily SGPT Content

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

“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

Old School Strength vs. Fast Reps A question that I received the other day. “Do Navy SEALs do kipping pull-ups?” The short answer is this: during BUD/S training, strict pull-ups with good form mattered far more than flashy reps. In the Teams, you may see operators use different styles of pull-ups depending on the workout,... Read More

I failed out of Navy SEAL BUDS training on a dive physics math test back in 1982. I was over half way through the 6 month training and had finished Dive Pool Comp. I failed the dive physics test twice and was pulled from BUDS Class 125. I was sent to the fleet Navy as... Read More

There are few evolutions at Navy SEAL BUD/S training that scare candidates more than Pool Comp. You hear the stories: air regulators ripped out masks flooded hoses tied in knots Instructors thrashing your gear underwater panic attacks guys bolting for the surface Most candidates are nervous before they ever step into the pool. And they... Read More

Most athletes think core training is about abs. But for tactical athletes, mountain athletes, ruckers, and endurance grinders, the core is really about one thing: stability under pressure. Your core connects everything together: hips lower back shoulders legs breathing posture When the core gets weak, everything else starts leaking power. You notice it during: long... Read More