by this, i mean like extreme training
2006-11-29 09:22:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Build those legs by running everyday! Climbing and running are a very challenging part of Marine Corps basic training, even more so that upper body training. Don't ignore upper body training, but there seems to be a lot more emphasis on stamina having to do with the lower body.
2006-11-29 09:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a book published by a former drill sargent that I use to have. It states desired objectives and how to get there. Essentially the minimum standards for running, situps and push ups is outlined depending on age and gender.
I recall 3 miles in 27 minutes for a man 25-40.
2006-11-29 09:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run, run, and run some more.
Beyond that work on your abs (need 50 crunches in 2 minutes to pass PFT) alot and hit the pushups because you'll be doing alot of them.
I would also suggest working on the flexed-arm hang (if female) or pull ups (male). Don't worry too much about the arm hang, in my years of service I rarely, if ever, saw a woman fail, need 15 seconds to pass. Most of the women scored perfect, 70 seconds.
Overall, the better shape you're in, the better off you'll be.
I can give you a breakdown of a daily PT regimen if you would like, email me at okimar99@yahoo and I'll send you a better overview.
2006-11-29 09:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jason W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to work on stamina, run, run & then run some more, til you drop! Then incline runs are good too, as this is part of training in Boot Camp.... Work out those tri & bi-ceps, and definitely your abs... As you will also need them to be strenthened for Boot Camp.. Theres no muscle untouched. Train your brain to zone... not sure what that means, but, my brother said he did that alot while he went through Boot Camp.
2006-11-29 15:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by ~*LILY*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need anything extreme- just run a lot (try to run at least 2 miles a day), do pull-ups, and in my day, it was sit-ups, but I guess now, it's "crunches", so do a lot of those. Build up your upper body, too, since you'll need strength to run the obstacle course. Good luck.
2006-11-29 09:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by blotto 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All comments below are good very good and from the source.
Perhaps one more piece of advice, LISTEN PAY ATTENTION TO
WHAT YOUR D.I. IS SAYING. Be focused on being the best, but always always remember, its a TEAM EFFORT.
Teamwork, Teamwork, Teamwork.
It's not all physical.
2006-11-29 09:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by Rick D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing extreme is necessary. Run. Run. Run. Run. Do some pullups, then Run. Run. Run. Run. Run. Run. Then do some situps. Run. Run. Run. Run. Run. Run. Run. Repeat the process until you leave for bootcamp.
2006-12-01 06:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u have 2 run 13.4 miles in under 13 minutes and be able to shower get dressed the whole deal in 130 seconds just lift weights and jog have people scream at you go to bed at 8 get up at 4 or just go and show everybody that it has made you stringer without chagning before you go
2006-11-29 10:02:22 · answer #8 · answered by London-England- 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you have an icon of dora the explorer....i just thought that was funny with the question you asked...not really marine-ish.
2006-11-29 09:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Play dead or alive extreme beach volly ball 2
pee in a circle
or,,, EAT A DOUGHNUT!!! wait... EAT TWO DOUGHNUTS!!!
2006-11-29 09:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by siahmon 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋