Pull Ups

[DBLang]

I really dont think you'll have to worry about it that much unless you want a BUD/S contract. Just try to be able to do 20 or 30 pushups, 30 situps and run 1.5 miles in under 13 minutes or so. Good Luck.

 

[Bushmaster]

Thanks Lang for the reply...

What is BUD/S contract ?

 

[AllenAzali]

You Must Be Able To Pass This Physical Screening Test:

1. 500 yard swim using breast and/or side stroke in 12:30

Ten minute rest

2. Perform minimum of 42 pushups in 2 minutes

Two minute rest

3. Perform minimum of 50 situps in 2 minutes

Two minute rest

4. Perform at least 6 pullups, no time limit

No time limit

5. Run 1.5 miles wearing boots and pants in 11:30

that was taken from www.navysealteams.com

On the other hand, if your wondering about the Marines. Maybe there is someone here able to fill us in on the specifics for a Marine "first class PFT." I would try to download a PFT calculator somewhere online and just play with it. Someone correct me if I am wrong but isnt first class 250/300?

Signed, Matt

 

[EA-6B1]

I think that the first class PFT in the Marines is 225. Dont quote me though.

"For he who serves his fellows, is among his fellows greatest."
- Meteu -

 

[wildflyin69]

I was hearing 250/300...but don't quote me on that either...anyway, what does it matter?...going for a 300 anyway..lol

 

[Meridiani]

The first class PFT score depends on your age. See --http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blmarinefitnessmale.htm -- page down to the bottom. For just about everyone on this forum, a 1st class PFT score is 225. I've been hearing that it takes a lot better than just a first class score to be a competitive applicant for OCS.

BTW, you can download a PFT calculator at www.usmcinfo.com

 

[Taxman2A]

Yep... a first class PFT means 225... But if you show up with just a 225 you will either be counseled or kicked out of OCS right away. If you aren't running a 270 PFT or better you need to work hard to improve before OCS so that you aren't falling behind in PT.

 

[DBLang]

BUD/S is Basic Underwater Demolition school. Its where sailors go to become seals.

 

[vegita1220]

DBLang, unless you're an old fogey, even us squids are expected to do something in the range of 50 pushups, 70 situps, and a 11:30 1.5 mi as a bare minimum. At least at our unit.

 

[EA-6B1]

Anyone tried Recon Ron's pull up workout? Is it better/worse than Armstrong's? I'm stuck at 18, so I need two more for 100 points there.

 

[texag02]

i did recon rons and just switched over to armstrong when i kinda stalled out on rons. i highly recommend it. its important to keep a reasonable amount of time between sets...1 1/2 or 2 min. i always just said, ok - i'm going to take 12 minutes for all 5 sets, or something like that. so i set a benchmark in that regard. also, once i got up to the 20 rep first set, rather than pile on reps, i started piling on weight to the last sets. so by the end i was doing 20 reps, 15, 10, 10 & 10 with the last three sets weighted heavier each time. it certainly helped me gain strength, i just wanted to mix it up so i moved to the much touted armstrong routine this week.

 

[Sins]

I've been doing Recon Ron's and I like it.

Actually I lost my printed copy of the schedule about a month ago. Also at this time, I switched back to overhand and lost a couple off my max.

So right now I am doing 16,12,10,10,10 every morning.
I don't even know if this is a valid set of reps for the routine. A couple times a week I'll do an extra 5 sets of 5 in the evening.

 

[Swordsman]

hi guys, im new here. what is the armstrong pullup program about? i need some advice from you guys as i can't even do 1 pullup

 

[Sins]

http://www.4mcd.usmc.mil/AOP/OSOHyattsville/Armstrong%20Pullup%20Program.htm

 

[E6286]

Whats up all? I haven't posted in ages. Anyways, I plan to enlist via the SEAL challenge come around may-june (since officer billets are virtually impossible to get) and I am starting a hell of a training program on monday morning. Anyway, I am going to use the armstrong pull up program (I can currently do like 13-14) and I was wondering if I am able to include a push up program in my workout while doing this, of if the three maximum sets in the morning should be the only push ups I do? Please let me know. Thanks, Ed