The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide - Human Performance

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