In reference to being ready for the PST at all times: They have a saying on my sons cross country team. "Any time, any place, lets race." Another good one that I've heard is "Poor preparation provides poor performance."
Stew, you and jeff talk a lot about finding your weaknesses. Is there a diagnostic test other than the PST you recommend for finding your weaknesses? I know you and Jeff don't think the PST is a great indicator of physical preparation.
Well - weaknesses are pretty obvious. Are you a powerlifting football player? You might suck at endurance. Are you a swimmer? You might suck at running or load bearing exercises. Are you and endurance athlete? You may suck at being strong.
I made a new one - two articles: Getting THROUGH BUD/S requires much more: See what is "good enough" - PST Type Scores: www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/how-good-is-good-enough-in-spec-ops Now how about your durability - strength numbers: www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/how-good-is-good-enough-strength-part-2
Stew, I know it's not good to run every single day. But is that just talking about high mileage runs day in and day out? That's not a factor if my runs are 1.5-2 miles a day is it? All I do is bike 2.5 miles to a church about 12min, then jog for 10-15 min, then bike back home 12 min. Then swim until I'm exhausted . About 50min to 1 hr a day. Can I do that daily and avoid overusuage in all those cardios?
Hey stew I was wondering is the breaststroke allowed on the PST because I’ve heard it is and it ain’t. I’m much faster at breaststroke but I can still do the css so either way it’s not a problem
Stew, regarding the holding a plate over your head weakness. What time would you say is a weakness and what time would you say is a strength? Like times specifically, >5 minutes? >10 minutes?
Instead of just doing bear crawls. Why not add in frog hops and monkey hops? Doesn’t have to be explosive, just use it with focus on mobility. It really helps mobility in the hips and shoulders. Mobility work for injury prevention. Think of it as a game and not exercise. All day, I believe is not necessary though.
Mr. Smith I read that the NSW phased out one of the color vision test, specifically the falant lantern one. This may be unrelated but do you know if it is true? I feel that the NSW will lose many great candidates.
In reference to being ready for the PST at all times: They have a saying on my sons cross country team. "Any time, any place, lets race." Another good one that I've heard is "Poor preparation provides poor performance."
mcso81342 good ones
4 months from my ship.
Now in DEP even with auto Qual, you still have to pass a PST every 45 days and 14 days from your ship.
Stew, could you critique the CSS I posted on my channel?
Stew, you and jeff talk a lot about finding your weaknesses. Is there a diagnostic test other than the PST you recommend for finding your weaknesses? I know you and Jeff don't think the PST is a great indicator of physical preparation.
Well - weaknesses are pretty obvious. Are you a powerlifting football player? You might suck at endurance. Are you a swimmer? You might suck at running or load bearing exercises. Are you and endurance athlete? You may suck at being strong.
I made a new one - two articles:
Getting THROUGH BUD/S requires much more:
See what is "good enough" - PST Type Scores:
www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/how-good-is-good-enough-in-spec-ops
Now how about your durability - strength numbers:
www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/how-good-is-good-enough-strength-part-2
Stew, I know it's not good to run every single day. But is that just talking about high mileage runs day in and day out? That's not a factor if my runs are 1.5-2 miles a day is it? All I do is bike 2.5 miles to a church about 12min, then jog for 10-15 min, then bike back home 12 min. Then swim until I'm exhausted . About 50min to 1 hr a day. Can I do that daily and avoid overusuage in all those cardios?
Very informative! Keep it up guys.
Hey stew I was wondering is the breaststroke allowed on the PST because I’ve heard it is and it ain’t. I’m much faster at breaststroke but I can still do the css so either way it’s not a problem
Yes it is
Stew Smith Alright thanks man, I just wanted it straight from the horses mouth
Stew, regarding the holding a plate over your head weakness. What time would you say is a weakness and what time would you say is a strength? Like times specifically, >5 minutes? >10 minutes?
Yes 5-10 min is sufficient
Stew, I've been thinking of bear crawling everywhere I go around the house and the yard throughout the day. Good idea? Pros? Cons?
Matthew Hudak I don't think that much bear crawling is necessary, but getting good at it is not a bad idea as it is a great core exercise.
Instead of just doing bear crawls. Why not add in frog hops and monkey hops? Doesn’t have to be explosive, just use it with focus on mobility. It really helps mobility in the hips and shoulders. Mobility work for injury prevention. Think of it as a game and not exercise. All day, I believe is not necessary though.
Ok. They talk rag about training for the PST yet they never really talk about how to prep for BUDS.
yomama847 check this out: www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/the-basics-to-and-through-bud-s
Mr. Smith I read that the NSW phased out one of the color vision test, specifically the falant lantern one. This may be unrelated but do you know if it is true? I feel that the NSW will lose many great candidates.
Richard Stirling I have not heard that. I will ask around. But there are three tests and the lantern test is the oldest to my knowledge.
Stew Smith thank you sir
how do i get someone to help me in my traning, like a mentor kinda thing.
This podcast is my mentor