Description
This Packet contains two specific training plans to prepare candidates for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) application and selection.
PLAN #1: Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) Fitness Gateway Test Training Plan
This program is specifically designed to prepare an athlete for successful completion of the Canadian Special Operations (CSOR) Fitness Gateway Test. The assessment is conducted over two days, and must be successfully completed in order to attend the CSOR Selection Course. The Fitness Gateway Test encompasses several different fitness requirements – your best efforts are mandatory in order to be invited to CSOR Selection. Details for the Gateway Fitness Test can be found here: https://www.cfmws.com/en/AboutUs/PSP/DFIT/Fitness/Pages/Canadian-Special-Operations-Regiment-(CSOR).aspx
Day 1
- Relative Hand Grip, ≥ 1.00; Dynamiter
- Standard Load Squat (72 kg), 11 reps;
- Pull-ups, ≥ 5 reps, continuous;
- Sit-ups, ≥ 40 reps, 1-min;
- Push-ups, ≥ 40 reps, continuous;
- 20m shuttle run, ≥ Level 9.0; and
- Combat Swim Test, 25 m (no floatation, no time limit).
Day 2
- 12km Ruck @ 35 kg ruck, no helmet, no rifle
The training program deploys the CSOR Fitness Gateway Test events on Weeks 1, 3, and 6, and uses your latest event scores to scale the workouts to your fitness level for the follow-on progressions. In this way the plan automatically scales to the fitness of the individual athlete and continues to push them as their fitness improves. It’s designed specifically to improve results on graded events.
Complete this plan 6 weeks directly before your CSOR Fitness Gateway Test date. Week 6 is a deload week. Do the sessions in the order written. Don’t skip ahead. If you’re less than 6 weeks away from the test date, begin at Session 1 and progress as far through the program as you can.
This is Version 2 of MTI’s CSOR Fitness Gateway Test Training Plan updated to the latest iteration of the assessment and completed in December 2019.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Weeks 1, 3, 6
- Monday: CSOR Fitness Gateway Test – Day 1
- Tuesday: 12km Ruck For Time – Day 2
- Wednesday: BEEP Test Progression, Squat/Pushup/Pullup/Situp Progression, Beep Test Progression, Grip Strength
- Thursday: Ruck Intervals
- Friday: BEEP Test Progression, Squat/Pushup/Pullup/Situp Progression, Beep Test Progression, Grip Strength
Weeks 2, 4, 6
- Monday: BEEP Test Progression, Squat/Pushup/Pullup/Situp Progression, Beep Test Progression, Grip Strength
- Tuesday : Ruck Intervals
- Wednesday: BEEP Test Progression, Squat/Pushup/Pullup/Situp Progression, Beep Test Progression
- Thursday: Ruck Intervals
- Friday: BEEP Test Progression, Squat/Pushup/Pullup/Situp Progression, Beep Test Progression, Grip Strength
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Course or Track of known distance for 12km Ruck Assessment and 4km Intervals
- Ruck @ 35kg
- Pull Up Bar
- Timepiece or stopwatch with repeating countdown timer (smartphone app will work)
- 25m
- Audio for BEEP Test Cadence Beeps (smartphone app will work)
- 40 BPM Metronome (smartphone app will work)
- Foam Roller
Following successful completion of the Fitness Gateway Test and the other associated interviews, the soldier will be invited to attend CSOR Selection at a later date.
PLAN #2: Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) Selection Training Plan
This intense, 8 week, 6 day/week training program is sport-specifically designed to prepare athletes for CSOR Selection. It is designed to be completed the 8 weeks directly before selection.
The specific fitness requirements of the CSOR Selection are mostly unknown, but we do know that it is a land based selection, with the assumption that it will include a high volume of rucking and running. This plan will improve your speed over ground for rucking and running as well as overall durability to set you up for success at selection.
To successfully complete this program you’ll need to make training for selection a priority during your work day.
You’ll ruck 2 days/week and run 2 days/week. It also includes:
- Extended, multi-modal work capacity events
- Focused Grip strength training.
- Bodyweight Calisthenic Work
- Lower Body strength development
- Sandbag Getups for work capacity, mental toughness, and core strength
- Intense chassis integrity training for durability
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Weeks 1, 4, 8
- Monday: Work Capacity Assessments, Chassis Integrity
- Tuesday: 10 Mile Ruck Assessment
- Wednesday: Rest Day
- Thursday: 6-Mile Run Assessment
- Friday: Bodyweight Strength, Chassis Integrity
- Saturday: Rest Day
Weeks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
- Monday: 6-Mile Run Work
- Tuesday: Multi Mode Work Capacity, Chassis Integrity
- Wednesday: Ruck Intervals
- Thursday: Bodyweight Strength, Chassis Integrity
- Friday: 6-Mile Run Work
- Saturday: Long Ruck
The plan includes 48 Total Training Sessions. It is intended that you’ll train Monday – Saturday, and take Sunday’s off.
ASSESSMENTS
The plan includes 3 specific assessments and follow-on progressions. You’ll take these assessments multiple times over the 8 weeks:
- Work Cap Assessment – 10 min Sandbag Getups @ 80# for reps, 2x Multi-mode Work Capacity Effort
- 10 Mile Heavy Ruck for Time – 35kg Ruck, 4kg Rubber Rifle or Sledge Hammer
- 6 Mile Run for Time, shorts and t-shirt
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Stop Watch with Repeating Countdown Timer
- 60/80# Sandbag (60# for women, 80# for men)
- Box/Bench for Step Ups
- ALICE Ruck or same ruck you will use at selection, 35kg of filler, 4kg Rubber Rifle (No rifle? Use a 4kg sledge hammer or a 4kg dumbbell)
- Pull up Bar
- Highly Recommended – GPS-enabled Stop Watch with repeating countdown timer – any smartphone GPS app will work fine.
DISCLAIMER
Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your physician to ensure that you are in proper health. Physical training contains inherent risks including, but not limited to, muscle strains, tears, physical and bodily injury up to and including death. This training program is not meant to provide medical advice; you should obtain medical advice from your private health care practitioner. If you are unable to assume these risks then you should not engage in this training program. No liability is assumed by Mountain Tactical Institute, Inc, its owners or employees, and you train at your own risk. Mountain Tactical Institute makes no warranty, express or implied, of any kind in connection with this training program.