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Ask Stew: Supplemental Training For Pullups, Pushups, Situps

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

Master Sgt. Josh Horsager of the 75th Ranger Regiment took first place in the 2017 Best Ranger competition (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo).

Ask Stew: Training Through College For Special Ops (Army)

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and tactical fitness guru answers a question from a reader who wants to train to be an Army Ran...

Sgt. Christopher G. Woidt, drill instructor, Platoon 1001, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, directs recruits' movement as they execute log curls during recruit training (Photo by: Matheus J. Hernandez).

The Military is Tougher than College

Is the military more difficult than college? Military.com's resident fitness expert and Navy SEAL veteran argues that militar...

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in the “Murph” workout aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) in the Red Sea, May 24, 2015. The workout is named after Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL who was killed in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Todd F. Michalek/Released)

How the CrossFit Athlete Prepares for the Military

CrossFit does not have ALL the answers to the needs of the Tactical Athlete. Learn what training works and what doesn't.

Army 2nd Lt. Myeongeun Chong carries 2nd Lt. Jesenia Maldonado toward the starting point during the Maneuver Under Fire event of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (Photo Credit: Joan Vasey).

How Assessing Your Fitness Can Save Your Life or Those You Love

Understanding your weaknesses when it comes to military fitness is crucial to your performance on these competitive fitness t...

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Marine Lance Cpl. Trent Martin does a pull-up to honor fallen service members during physical training aboard the USS Rushmore as part of the ‘Memorial Day Murph’ challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Workout of the Week: Advanced Challenge – Murph Plus

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Jubilant USNA graduates celebrate their successful completion of school (photo courtesy of US Naval Institute).

Ask Stew: US Naval Academy From Plebe to BUD/S

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question in his weekly Ask Stew column fro...

An instructor at the Physical Readiness Training familiarization course demonstrates the proper way to perform lateral movement drills. A Mobile Training Team from the Army's Physical Fitness School at Fort Jackson, S.C., visited the National Training Center to train Soldiers on the proper way to conduct PRT sessions. (Photo Credit: Giancarlo Casem, 11th ACR Public Affairs)

How to Create a Fitness Program that Works for You

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert gives you the advice you need to create the best wor...

Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) pull security during a joint air to ground integration training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. on Sept. 6, 2017. Soldiers from 10th SFG (A) participated in a three-week training exercise in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. The exercise is designed to enhance the interoperability of multiple air assets supporting Special Operations ground force maneuver. Photo Credit: Jorden Weir)

How to Navigate the 3 Phases of Special Ops Recruit Preparation

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert all too often witnesses unprepared recruits attempt...

Runners participate in the Mulberry Island Half Marathon (U.S. Air Force photo by Natasha Stannard).

Weekly Workout: Outdoor Workout with Some Classic Exercises

Time to take your workouts to the great outdoors! Here is a workout plan that is challenging but well-worth the effort.