If your goals are to one day become an Army Ranger or soldier in the Special Forces, you definitely want to be able to ace the Army PFT with a 300 or better.  The following training for any SF school will require much more out of you that Airborne, but Airborne is a great first step to “jump” starting your career.

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Now, let’s meet those physical standards and surpass the 180 minimum score and aim higher.  While you are taking the time to exercise to prepare for the training, pick up the training a notch and really get yourself in top shape.  Non-combatants and combatants of the Army alike, now more than ever need to raise the bar and be able to perform at higher standards. Be ready and train hard in all areas – we are in a war!  Good luck to all soldiers and future soldiers alike.  Thanks for your service.

The StewSmith.com Fitness eBook Store can help you prepare for the next phase of your training.  Email fitness author and former Navy SEAL Stew Smith your questions and he will answer and may use them as part of this column.  There is a new Airborne Workout in the store now and an Air Assault School Workout in the works.  Click the link to go straight to the Airborne Workout:   The Army Airborne Workout

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