The Dictionary defines the word “Top” as “the highest point, level, or part of something”. It defines the word “Soldier” as “an enlisted man or woman, a warrior” and “a militant leader”. Therefore, the definition of Top Soldier should be a combination of these two definitions. The definitions of these two words can be fleshed out to paint a picture of the ideal Top Soldier in regards to physical superiority, mental toughness, ability to think and act intelligently under pressure with a calm and calculating demeanor. 

PT Tests are a regular part of a soldier’s life and soldiers are required to take a physical fitness test at least twice per year. To pass, he or she must score a defined minimum score on each of the current events laid out for each of the Specific Military Branches. This benchmark should not be the ultimate goal of the Top Soldier. The Top Soldier believes the minimum score as a beginning benchmark, a stepping stone to a higher level. Top Soldiers do not stop once they reach this level, but attempt to exceed it.

Pushups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and running are only part of military fitness. A Top Soldier sees these events as a starting point in their physical fitness and readiness routine. He or she should constantly be seeking new methods of exercise, new routines, and creating innovative solutions to achieve the best they can be in both exercise and a healthy diet. They should not be afraid to do research or seek out the advice of others regarding the subject of exercise or diet.

The Top Soldier should never be a follower, but a leader. To better others is to better the individual, and this must be taken to heart. Top Soldiers are never just part of the group; they strive to lead the group by performing well past the standard of excellence. Just as importantly the Top Soldier strives to motivate the group as a whole to do the same. They do not brag about being fit. In their quest to attain a higher state of physical fitness and readiness, they help others to achieve a higher level as well. At the same time, they shouldn’t concern themselves with how fit and ready others are, but should focus on bettering themselves. Their primary fitness and readiness goal should be to be more fit and prepared this week than they were last week.

Full Force Trains Top Soldiers to be physically superior to the average soldier, mentally tougher, think and act intelligently under pressure with a calm and calculating demeanor.  Top Soldiers train to possess bull-like strength and develop Warrior Explosiveness.

THE REALITY IS, THE STRONGER YOU ARE, THE LESS ENERGY IS REQUIRED TO MOVE THINGS…INCLUDING YOURSELF!

So in summary, the Top Soldier is concerned with getting themselves to the peak of physical fitness and readiness and then maintaining it. In doing so, they also strive to help others accomplish their own fitness and readiness goals as well. They are innovative, proactive, and open minded on the topics of exercise, fitness, readiness and nutrition. Top Soldiers embody the Military Values with their work ethic, and their dedication to make themselves better every day, so that they can be more productive soldiers within their respective units.

TO BE A TOP SOLDIER, YOU HAVE TO TRAIN LIKE ONE!

Top Soldier Targets

		Target
SWIM	500 meter swim	9:15<
RUN	1.5 Mile Run	9:00<
	2 Mile Run	12:30<
	3 Mile Run	20:00<
	5 Mile Run	37:30<
	6 Mile Run	48:00<
	30 Deg. Incline Walk	10 min
CHEST	Push-ups (2min)	100+
	DB Chest Press (3.5min)	PU Wt. x 100
	Drop Spreads (1min)	20+
	Chest Dips (2 min)	50+
	Ruck Press 50+ lbs (1 min)	15+
	Bench Press (2 min)	135lbs+ x 50
	Bench Press	100% BW x 15
	Incline Press	75% BW  x 15
SHOULDER	Wall Walks (5 min)	50
	Clean & Power Press (4 min)	135lbs x 25
	Ruck Dips 50+ lbs (2 min)	25
	OVH Carry 50lbs (5 min)	1/4 mile
	Clean & Power Press	100% BW  x 15
	Seated Shoulder Press	75% BW x 15
BACK	Pull Ups from dead man hang	20+
	Chin Ups from dead man hang	20+
	Rope Pull Ups to chest	20+
	Horizontal Pull Ups  (2.5 min)	50+
	Ruck Pull Ups 50+lbs (1 min)	10+
LEG	Squat	125% BW x 15
	Knee Extensions	50% BW x 15
	Hill Sprints	50 yds x 25
	Ruck Squats 50+lbs	50
	Ruck Calf Raises 50+lbs	150
	Stair Rucks 50+lbs	60 Stories
CORE	Sit Ups (2 min)	100+
	Flutter Kicks	100+
	EO’s	100′ ea. way
TOTAL	50 lbs Kettlebells (5 PU rest)	1 mile
BODY	70 lbs Kettlebells (5 PU rest)	1/2 mile
	15 Mile – 50+lb Ruck	4 Hours
	10 Mile – 50+lb Ruck	2.5 Hours
	5 Mile – 50+lb Ruck	1.5 Hours
BI/TRI	21′s	Max Wt.
3 Sets	Combo Vert-Horiz Rope Presses	Max Wt.
3 Sets	Tricep Dips	20-18-16
EXTREMES	Soldier ups	10
	One Legged Squats	50 ea.
	One Arm Push Ups	50 ea.
	Wall Stand Holds	5 minutes
	Hand Stand Presses	25
	Inch Worm Presses	200′
	Heel Hooks	50
	Gator Push Ups	100 yards
	Horizontal Rope Crawls	100′
	Vertical Rope Climb	100′
	Dead Man Hang	3 minutes

 

TOP SOLDIER LEVEL NOTES:

Running: Required minumum — 4 days each week — See Posted Requirements At Training Center

30 Deg. Incline 10 min. Walk Will Be Performed At Speed of 3+ Mph

Ruck Dips Note: Full Body Dips with rucksack on back

Ruck Pullups Note: Military Pullups with  rucksack on back

Ruck Press Note: Timed Military Pushups with rucksack on back

Ruck Squat Note: Timed Military Pushups with rucksack on back

Stair Ruck Note: Timed Stair Climb with rucksack on back

Bench Press Note: Lower the bar to your chest and press. (no racking allowed during resting)

Incline Press Note: Lower the bar to your chest and press.

No arching of the back allowed during Flat Bench Press or Incline Press

Squat: 90 degree bend at knees must be achieved for each rep

OVH Walk: 50lbs will remain in “Overhead Position Above head”

Kettlebell Carries: Required kettlebell weight per hand will be carried for entire distance

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