By Robbie T. James | Submitted On October 12, 2010
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Any Navy SEAL you meet can proudly say that he belongs to one of the most elite fighting forces in the world - maybe the most elite. And, he didn't get that way by chance or luck: he earned it.
SEALs earn their status by first qualifying to enter the training program - then passing that program. And, SEAL training is among the most …show more content…
In addition, trainees are required to learn small boat handling, diving physics, basic diving techniques, land warfare, weapons, demolitions, communications and reconnaissance.
The only way to really know what BUD/S training is like is to go through it. Many have - and most who drop out do so voluntarily during the basic conditioning phase of BUD/S training.
If you are interested in preparing yourself to give BUD/S training a try - or if you just want to try working out like a SEAL would - here are 5 Navy SEAL strength and resistance training exercises to try.
Each of the following are exercises you may already be doing, but based upon a 16-week program. You should take a weekly approach to your training, increasing your workout intensity and frequency each week as described below.
Based upon the frequency and intensity suggested for each week below, see if you can keep up with what a SEAL could do:
1. Running:
For weeks 1-9, run 3-4 days per week. Build up successively from a total of 6 miles per week to 16 miles per