Navy SEAL Upper Body Training Program

By Barrett McMillan

Barrett McMillan was initially rejected by the Navy SEALs due to substandard upper-body strength scores on push-ups and pull-ups. Rather than accept defeat, he committed to an intensive bodyweight training program that ultimately enabled him to complete BUD/S and serve as an officer in the SEAL Teams.

This guide covers the fundamentals of bodyweight training, with a focus on:

Understanding the eleven key benefits of bodyweight trainingExecuting essential bodyweight exercises with proper formBalancing maximal and sub-maximal training days strategicallyPrioritizing adequate rest and recoveryLeveraging the "secret weapon" of bodyweight trainingApplying the pyramid technique to build maximum strength

The centerpiece of this guide is a 37-week Training Diary detailing the exact day-by-day bodyweight routines, sets, and repetitions used to dramatically increase performance scores:

Increasing dead-hang pull-ups from 7 reps to 33 repsIncreasing perfect-form push-ups from 34 reps to 98 repsIncreasing dips from 9 reps to 37 reps

This guide offers an inside look at the intensity and discipline required in Navy SEAL physical preparation. It is essential reading for anyone serious about maximizing upper body strength and developing elite-level mental toughness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1539183483
• ISBN13: 9781539183488
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"