Prep for RASP

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j_setzler
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Prep for RASP

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I understand the best way to prepare for Ranger Selection is to run, do pushups, situps, pullups, and ruck. However I often get home kind of late. I was wondering if doing the Insanity or P90X programs would help as well. Thanks in advance.
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I don't know much about those 2 programs, but you are on the right track. Any PT is better than none, especially with some that have never done any. And it depends on the 6 ft beanpole runner that can't do pushups, the 5 ft stocky guy that can't run, and the rucker with no abs. (with all around weak guys that just won't quit and all around physical studs with attitude problems/can't learn/lazy/etc.) Fix what is weak, and always improve!
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You were in the right thread. There are a couple of threads by Ranger Silverback that seem to be popular. Never, never quit!
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Being well rounded is the key. Only doing PT test events will result in you being good at just that - PT test. Unfortunately, that is not the only thing you will face in RASP.
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goon175 wrote:Being well rounded is the key. Only doing PT test events will result in you being good at just that - PT test. Unfortunately, that is not the only thing you will face in RASP.
An understatement. Please look at the letters from school thread to see more details. Never, never quit!.
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