Tier 3 · Advanced

Commando

Selection Base · 4 weeks · 5 days/week (+ optional ruck) · 35–50 minutes

Advanced conditioning. High calisthenic volume, a longer aerobic base, faster repeats, and real ruck tolerance — the block that builds the engine selection-style training demands.

Best For

Wildland firefighters, mountain rescue, tactical athletes, military and SOF candidates building a serious base, obstacle racers, and demanding hikers and backcountry hunters.

Entry — to start

  • 40 push-ups
  • 8 strict pull-ups
  • 3-mile continuous run
  • Comfortable 4-mile ruck @ 20–25 lb

Exit — to advance

  • 70 push-ups in 2 minutes
  • 15 strict pull-ups
  • 1.5-mile under 11:00
  • 5-mile under 43:00 + 8-mile ruck @ 35 lb

A Sample Training Week (Week 3 — peak)

Every session includes a warm-up and cool-down. Full daily detail for all 4 weeks is in the plan.

DayFocusThe work
D1Calisthenic volume + speed100 push-ups for time (clean sets) · 6 × 400m
D2Pull + step endurancePull-up ladder 1–5 ×4 · step-ups 30 min steady
D3Run5-mile continuous run
D4Grinder6 rounds: 20 push-ups · 10 pull-ups · 30 squats · 400m
D5Ruck8-mile ruck @ 35 lb

Exercise Demos

Short form-check clips for the key movements (coming soon — your plan includes written form cues, faults, and scaling today).

Pull-Up Ladder
demo soon
Grinder Circuit
demo soon
Loaded Ruck
demo soon
Step-Ups
demo soon
Age-adjusted (40+): trim weekly pulling and running volume ~20%, take the optional day as recovery, keep ruck loads at the low end, and progress by recovery. Manage sleep and food — this volume demands it. Full guidance is in the plan.

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