Military Workouts

Chief Damage Controlman Marcus White, from San Antonio, lifts weights in the gym aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance. (U.S. Navy/Ryan D. McLearnon)

Workout of the Week: Pyramid Warm-Up, Pyramid Lift

Here's a new twist on the classic military PT Pyramid workout.

Lance Cpl. Evian T. Jackson Participates in a pull-up event during the 75th anniversary field meet competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released).

Workout of the Week: Reverse Pyramids Workout Options

Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness guru gives you a way to vary the popular reverse pyramid workout.

Aspiring Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors conduct aquatic workouts Aug. 21, 2019 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps/Brennan J. Beauton)

Workout of the Week: Swimming Challenge Pyramid

Looking to get enough swimming done in one day to last awhile? Here's a few great options.

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Valenca, 1st Combat Camera Squadron superintendent, performs a dead lift during a weightlifting test (U.S. Air Force photo/ Nicole Mickle)

Ask Stew: The Difference Between Power and Absolute Strength

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question from a Navy service member about...

Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing complete portions of the workout during the wing’s annual Murph Challenge in the Hess Fitness Center at Hill Air Force Base ((U.S. Air Force photo/Thakariah Minson).

The Murph Plus Devil's Mile 'Suped Up' Challenge

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week, a variation on the Murph Chal...

B Co., 1st Bn., 145th Avn. Regt. flight school students run on the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility track as part of their physical training routine Aug. 10. (U.S. Army photo by Emily Brainard)

Push, Pull, Full, Leg, Core, Cardio – Circuit Development

Creating a full body circuit workout requires some consideration to the types of movements and energy systems we engage in or...

Killer Combo of Pyramids and 5 Min Sets

Here is a workout that builds up quickly and peaks with several mental/physical challenges.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Frank, instructor pilot, 559 Flying Training Squadron, performs leg press to build up his quads and lower muscle groups, 16 July, 2014, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong/ Released)

Workout of the Week: Leg and Cardio Mix

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Greg Zieba, front left, and Capt. Timothy Chun, front right, lead Marines from Detachment One, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group on a ruck march during a 'Grissom Ghouls 5K' at Grissom Air Reserve Base (U.S. Air Force photo/Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Workout of the Week: Organizing the 50-50-50 Spec Ops Triathlon

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week.

Pfc. Alex Colliver, foreground, pulls a 90-pound sled 50 meters that simulates the strength needed in pulling a battle buddy out of harm's way during a pilot for the Army Combat Fitness Test, a six-event assessment designed to reduce injuries and replace the current Army Physical Fitness Test. (Photo by Sean Kimmons)

Tough Mix of Pyramid, Super Set, and Max Rep Sets (Single Workout)

Stew Smith, Navy veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week, classic pyramid mix.

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U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron conduct flutter kicks during a squadron physical training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 26, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lauren Brune)

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