The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide - Uniformed Services ...

Table 2-3. Specific Physical Task-Related TrainingPhysical TasksRun/sprint with gearLoad bearingLong distance hike“Over the beach”Buddy shoulder carryObstacle negotiation with gearFast ropingCaving ladderRock climbingClimbing buildingsSwim with finsUnderwater swimmingSwimming with loadSnow shoeingSkiing with gearMaintain joint stability at highspeedsTask-Related TrainingRunning/intervalsWeight trainingPlyometricsLoad-bearing hikesGrip strengthGrip strengthRope climbsSqueezing tennis ballsWeight trainingO’courseSurface swimsUnderwater swimsCross-country skiingDistance runningLoad-bearing hikesWeight trainingWeight trainingGrip strengthThe critical point in these tables is that your physical training program must be awhole body conditioning program with upper and lower body endurance, flexibility, andstrength activities. Most missions involve multiple physical tasks, therefore, an effectivetraining program must address the physical requirements of all these tasks. The trainingprogram provided in the last chapter has been designed with this goal in mind.SEAL training must be whole bodyconditioning with upper and lower bodyendurance, flexibility, and strength activities.The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide 29