To Use Grip Straps or Not? I recommend using straps, especially when the workouts get long and you need a little more grip stamina to complete it.
Stew Smith Article Guide If you are looking for answers to questions about military fitness, it is probably in the article archive for Military.com's...
The Perfect Workout Pyramids and super-set workouts are a great foundation builder, as well as a proven maintenance method for calisthenics-based...
One Soldier, Two Workouts Here is a great question from a soldier who wants to add in extra PT with his command-group PT and does not want to injure...
Extreme Body-Core Temperatures The most significant factor in limiting muscular performance during prolonged, high-level work is the buildup of heat in the...
Combat Conditioning and Fitness Testing There are two types of training you must be prepared for to become a member of special operations of any branch of service or...
Ask Stew: Methods to Improve PT Tests Military.com's fitness guru answers an email from a reader about how to increase pull-up and push-up repetitions to perform...
Ask Stew: How to Improve Push-up Performance Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, advises a reader how to improve their push-up...
Pull-up Push Workout Getting better at pull-ups concerns many people. As with the Push-up/Pull Workout, this idea makes little sense...
Perfect Practice for Perfect Push-ups Need to improve on your push-ups? All it takes is practice -- and these simple tips and workouts to help you get above...
From 'One Day' to 'Day One': How to Start Your Fitness Journey in Earnest Stop dreaming of “one day” adopting an exercise regimen and dive into “day 1” of your fitness journey with these simple steps...
How This Cardio and Core Fitness Workout Could Boost Your Overall Health Depending on your fitness level, you can use this to get started or give yourself an easy day.
How Your Body Type Impacts How You Train for Military Service Understanding your body type and addressing your athletic history is a logical step in tailoring your fitness and nutrition...
4 Practical Tips for Swimming Straight in Open Water To perform well in training for SEALs, Navy EOD, Dive Schools, SWCC, Marine Recon, Air Force PJ, Rescue Swimmer and other...
How This Split Routine Push Workout Will Target Your Upper Body If you are into split routines that break down the body into pushing muscles, pulling muscles, leg muscles and the core, you...