US Navy PST Training Plan

$39.00

• 6-Week, 5x day/week training plan for the US Navy PST (Physical Screening Test)
• Focus is the US Navy PST events – swimming, running, push ups and curl ups
• Assessment-based plan automatically scales to the incoming fitness of the individual
• This training plan is one of the 200+ Plans included with an Athlete’s Subscription.

Description

This 6-week program is specifically designed to improve your US Navy Physical Screen Test (US Navy PST) score based on your current level of fitness.

The US Navy PST is used as a gateway physical fitness test for the following ratings: The sea, air, and land (SEAL), special warfare combatant-craft crewmen (SWCC), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), Navy diver (ND), and aviation rescue swimmer (AIRR).

The program focuses on the US Navy PST fitness events: Swimming, running, push ups, situps and curl ups. It does include some core and other training, but the primary focus is improvement on the PST events:

(1) 500m Swim for time
10 min. Rest

(2) Max reps Push-ups in 2 min
2 min. rest

(3) Max reps Curl-ups in 2 min
2 min. rest

(4) Max reps Pull-ups in 2 min
10 min. rest

(5) 1.5 mile Run for time

This plan is designed to be completed the 6 weeks directly before your official PST.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 

  • Monday: Bodyweight Strength (Assessment-Based), Chassis Integrity
  • Tuesday: Swim Intervals
  • Wednesday: Bodyweight Strength (Assessment-Based), Chassis Integrity
  • Thursday: Swim Intervals
  • Friday: Bodyweight Strength (Assessment-Based), Chassis Integrity

 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • Swimming Pool
  • Pull Up Bar
  • Stopwatch with repeating countdown timer. Smartphone will work

COMMON QUESTIONS

How long with the Training Sessions take?
45-90 Minutes. Gym work is designed to take 45-60 minutes. Weekday endurance days may extend beyond 60 minutes. Saturday rucks may extends to 90 minutes

What does “4/8x” mean? How about “15/25#”?
The first number is for women, second is for men, both for reps, and loading. Examples:
4/8x Chin Ups = Women do 4x, Men do 8x
15/25# = Women use 15# (pounds), Men use 25# (pounds)

What Equipment is Required?

  • Swimming Pool
  • Pull Up Bar
  • Stopwatch with repeating countdown timer. Smartphone will work

What if I miss a training day?
Ideally, you will train 5 days in a row, and take 1 full days off for rest. If for some reason miss a session, do not skip ahead. Start again where you left off and complete the sessions in order throughout the plan.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE.

What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.

Can I see sample training?
Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.

How do I access the plan?
Access is online, via username and password. You can log in either through our website or through our app (Mtn Tactical Fitness) available for IOS and Android.

Can I print out sessions to take to the gym?
Yes – you can print a week of programming at a time.

More Questions? Email: coach@mtntactical.com

 

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.

 

Required Equipment

What Equipment is Required?

  • Swimming Pool

  • Pull Up Bar

  • Stopwatch with repeating countdown timer. Smartphone will work

Sample Training

Below is the entire first week of programming from this training plan:

SESSION 1

AM SESSION:

Obj: Assessment

Warm-up: 2 Rounds
50m Side Stroke
50m Breast Stroke

Perform PST:

(1) 500m Swim for time
10 min. Rest

(2) Max reps Push-ups in 2 min
2 min. rest

(3) Max reps Curl-ups in 2 min
2 min. rest

(4) Max reps Pull-ups in 2 min
10 min. rest

(5) 1.5 mile Run for time

PM SESSION:

Obj: Strength

Endurance

(1) 5 Rounds, every 60 sec.
30% of max reps Push-ups

then immediately...

(2) 1 Round
Max reps Push-ups in 60 sec.

Rest 3 min.

(3) 5 Rounds, every 60 sec.
30% of max reps Curl-ups

then immediately...

(4) 1 Round
Max reps Curl-ups in 60 sec.

Rest 3 min.

(5) Perform the following:
80% max reps Pull-ups 120 sec. Rest
60% max reps Pull-ups 90 sec. Rest
40% max reps Pull-ups 60 sec. Rest
20% max reps Pull-ups 30 sec. Rest
20% max reps Pull-ups

(6) 3 Rounds
Lat + Pec Stretch
Hip Flexor + Pigeon Stretch

**********

SESSION 2

Obj: PST Swim Work

Warm-up: 

2 Rounds
25m Side Stroke, arms only
25m Side Stroke, legs only
25m Breast Stroke, arms only
25m Breast Stroke, legs only

Training:

(1) 5 Rounds
250m Swim at Interval based on SESSION 1 500m Swim Time
Rest 2 minutes

(2) 4 Rounds
30x Flutter Kicks
10x Curl-ups
10x EOs
30 sec. Superman Hold

(3) 3 Rounds
Lat + Pec Stretch
Instep + Pigeon Stretch

************

SESSION 3

Obj: Strength

Endurance/Run

Intervals

Warm-up:

 3 Rounds
5x Hand Release Push-ups 3x Pull-ups
5x Curl-ups
10x Air Squats
Lat + Pec Stretch

Training:

(1) 5 Rounds, every 60 sec.
30% of max reps Push-ups

then immediately...

(2) 1 Round
Max reps Push-ups in 60 sec.

Rest 3 min.

(3) 5 Rounds, every 60 sec.
30% of max reps Curl-ups

then immediately...

(4) 1 Round
Max reps Curl-ups in 60 sec.

Rest 3 min.

(5) Perform the following:
80% max reps Pull-ups 120 sec. Rest
60% max reps Pull-ups 90 sec. Rest
40% max reps Pull-ups 60 sec. Rest
40% max reps Pull-ups 60 sec. Rest
20% max reps Pull-ups

(6) 3 Rounds
800m Run @ Interval Pace based on SESSION 1 run time
Rest 3 min.

(7) 3 Rounds
3x Floor Slide
Instep + Hip Flexor Stretch

***********

SESSION 4

Obj: PST Swim Work

Warm-up:
200m Swim with preferred stroke

Training:

(1) 6 Rounds
250m Swim at Interval based on SESSION 1 500m Swim Time
Rest 2 minutes

(2) 4 Rounds
20/20 Standing Founder
10x Bird Dogs
20/20 Low Back Lunge
10x Face Down Back Extensions

(3) 2 Rounds
20 sec. Jane Fonda
40x Shoulder Hand Jobs, unloaded

********

SESSION 5

Obj: Strength

Endurance /Run

Intervals

Warm-up: 3 Rounds
5x Burpees
3x Chin-ups
3x Ankle to Bar 5x Lunges
Lat + Pec Stretch

Training:

​​​​​​​(1) 5 Rounds, every 60 sec.
35% of max reps Push-ups

then immediately...

(2) 1 Round
Max reps Push-ups in 60 sec.

Rest 3 min.

(3) 5 Rounds, every 60 sec.
35% of max reps Curl-ups

then immediately...

(4) 1 Round
Max reps Curl-ups in 60 sec.

Rest 3 min.

(5) Perform the following:
80% max reps Pull-ups 120 sec. Rest
60% max reps Pull-ups 90 sec. Rest
60% max reps Pull-ups 90 sec. Rest
40% max reps Pull-ups 60 sec. Rest
20% max reps Pull-ups

(6) 4 Rounds
800m Run @ Interval Pace based on SESSION 1 run time
Rest 3 min.

(7) 3 Rounds
3x Floor Slide
3rd World Stretch
3/3/3 Toe Touch Complex

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– Rob Shaul, Founder

 


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While I understand the question, I’m not a salesman – so I can’t put a hard sale on anyone for our programming.

I can tell them the process we go through to design our programming.

We begin with extensive research on the fitness demands of the event, identify the exercises and progressions which sport specifically meet those demands, chose end-of-cycle goals, and program backward to design the plan.

Then we test the cycle on ourselves and our lab rats here in Wyoming. We document, note what works and doesn’t work, re-assess, and make changes and modifications.

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Questions?
Email: rob@mtntactical.com

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Do you have any reviews or testimonials from athletes who have used your Athlete’s Subscription
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How is MTI programming different than CrossFit?
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What Equipment is Required?
Click the “Required Equipment” tab to find out what equipment is required for the specific plan you are interested in.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run and Ruck Calculators are listed as exercises.

What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.

Can I see sample training?
Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.
You are encouraged to do it before purchasing.

What if I have more questions?
Email rob@mtntactical.com

Testimonials

"I emailed you before about my swim paces being slower than they should be on the navy PST program. I took my pst again on monday and actually swam even faster than the first time... 9:48 down to 9:26. Definitely swam all 20 lengths in a 25m pool this time, I made sure of it. Still doing repeats way slower than that, so no idea what's going on, but the plan is working! Calisthenics are all near max levels in the 90s and 21 pullups. Brought my run down from 11 something to 10:26. I'm excited to see what the next couple weeks bring. I'll be sure to keep you posted with my official pst score when I take it as well, hopefully in early July. If I get accepted into BRC I'll be sure to send a 5 star review your way"
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