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training around injuries during SOF selection preparation

Training Around Injuries

By Jonathan Pope / December 7, 2022 / 0 Comments

“Training Around Injuries” By Jonathan Pope Just as nature takes every obstacle, every impediment, and works around it — turns it to its purposes, incorporates it into itself — so, too, a rational being can turn each setback into raw material and use it to achieve its goal. – Marcus Aurelius Injuries happen. Even if […]

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Strength Training for Special Operations Selection Prep

By Jonathan Pope / March 5, 2021 / 9 Comments

Strength & Power Training Methods  Strength and power development is one of the primary pillars of SOF prep training along with conditioning (running, rucking, swimming), work capacity, and movement (including breathing) work. This article provides an overview of how to create strength training programs for Special Operations selection prep. What is strength? Strength is the […]

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Eustress Training Explained: Benefits, Methods, & Applications

By Craig Weller / October 12, 2020 / 5 Comments

By: Jon Pope ‘How many more sets?’ I complained. ‘It doesn’t matter, you’re up’ came the voice to my right.  Fuck. This is awful. It was approaching 100 degrees IN THE GYM. Hotter inside than outside. Who in the hell had the great idea to paint this metal building black? I thought this to myself […]

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