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Soldiers do the Murph workout in Djibouti.

Sometime throughout the training pipeline, a SEAL candidate (BUD/S/SQT or BUD/S Prep student) will be introduced to the SEAL...

A U.S. Army Soldier flutter kicks in shallow water as his team watches and counts his repetitions during one of the events at the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment's Diver Fitness Challenge at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, Aug. 31, 2018. (U.S. Army/Adam Parent)

How Non-Swimmers Can Get Ready for BUD/S or Aquatic Special Ops

For the non-swimming athlete, preparing for jobs that are aquatic in nature is a progression of learning and conditioning.

Capt. Nate Zermeno, commander of the 720th Ordnance Company completes barbell rows during the EOD 133 Memorial Workout (Photo Credit: DJ Borden)

Ask Stew: Hypertrophy Versus Strength Training

What is hypertrophy training, and how should it fit into getting ready for selection?

How to Become a Navy SEAL

All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training.

Seal Training Via Officer Candidate School

So you have a college degree and are now thinking about what you want to do with your life? Many attempt to join the military...

A Navy SEAL instructor watches as BUD/S students participate in surf drill training at the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric S. Logsdon

Ask Stew: All Prepared – Now What Should My Focus Be?

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question from a young recruit about to head off to...

Killer Combo of Pyramids and 5 Min Sets

Here is a workout that builds up quickly and peaks with several mental/physical challenges.

A SEAL team member conducts proof of concept and operational testing and evaluation of tactics, techniques and procedures development during exercise TRIDENT 17 on Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)

Ask Stew: How to Train for BUDS While on a Ship

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a question on how to train for BUDS while serving o...

How Tough is the Navy SEAL Fitness Test?

Learn how tough it is to become a Navy SEAL. We detail the physical fitness requirements for Navy SEAL training.

U.S. Navy divers with the U.S. Navy SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Naval Special Warfare Group 3, dangle from a rope attached to an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during SPIE training at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 18, 2013. (U.S. Army/Capt. Richard Barker)

Ask Stew: Advice For Your Younger Self

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question from a reader about how best to p...

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Students of the Force Fitness Instructor Course participate in combat conditioning drills at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Feb 7, 2019. The students learn how to incorporate combat conditioning into their unit's physical fitness programs in order to produce a more well rounded, physically fit Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Melissa Marnell)

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US Marine Corps candidate does push-ups.

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