The Marine Body Workout
\tMarines are known for being in shape, and that comes from the training and workouts they perform. They must pass a combat fitness test to get in and constantly train once they are in. At Military.com the training is noted:
Suggested Training
\tGunnery Sgt. Brian Woodall, chief instructor of the CCP, said it’s important to take part in combat conditioning exercises five days a week for 30 minutes. “This can include tire flips, buddy drags, fireman carry and buddy squats,” said Woodall. “Also, use body weight exercises such as pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, dips and lunges.
\tSo if you want to get serious about the Marine approach, team up with a partner to get in buddy drags, the fireman carry and buddy squats.
\tYou can do a lot on your own as well, focusing on body weight exercises and you can do the tire flip by yourself as well. Marines go for a higher rep count so aim for double digit numbers on all your body weight work, and even get into the 20 plus rep range.
Run Fast
\tMarines should be able to run 3 miles at a 6 minute per mile clip, so you can set that as a target. And the combat fitness test requires running half a mile fast in boots, as well as boosting a 30 pound ammo can overhead for multiple reps. You can replicate this with a weight plate and pump out the reps after a run.
\tWorking out five days a week for half an hour will get you lean and mean like a Marine but make sure you allow plenty of time for rest and the nutrition needed to back up the training.
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