256 Physical Fitness and Training Recommendations
*All exercises (described in Chapter 7: Flexibility or Chapter 8: Calisthenics) should be done in order.
Elimination of “Old” Exercises
As you may have noticed, some of your old favorites (or old foes) are no longer
recommended. In May of 1994, a panel of experts convened to look at all of the different
PT exercises currently in use by the SEAL community. A number of exercises were
considered potentially harmful and were therefore eliminated. In addition, many exercises
were modified to make them more effective (or potentially less harmful). Descriptions and
diagrams for most of the exercises which are acceptable are provided in Chapters 7 and 8
(Flexibility and Calisthenics). Table 15-8 lists exercises that were eliminated and the
reason for their elimination.
Triceps Stretch 2 each side 60
Iliopsoas Stretch (Russian Dancers) 2 each side 60
Standing Quad Stretch 2 each side 60
Standing Toe Pointers 30 60
Gastroc/Soleus Stretch 2 each side 60
Pull-Ups MAX 60
Dips MAX 60
Rope Climbs 1 -
Table 15-7. Re-Entry Physical Training
Exercises*
Repetition
(#)
Total Time
in
Seconds