PHYSICAL READINESS BASELINE

The Physical Readiness Baseline establishes a reference point of overall functional and transferable fitness by testing each major muscle group through a series of bodyweight exercises prescribed in specific sequence. It assesses:

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• Upper body pulling strength endurance

• Upper body pushing strength endurance

• Core flexion and isometric functional strength and stamina 

• Lower body strength endurance and stamina

 

Each exercise is performed for a maximum of five points based on the number of reps or time performed. Begin the evaluation with Pull-ups or Rows (depending on fitness level and equipment items available), then Atomic Sit-ups or Sit-ups (with your feet unanchored), Push-ups, BW Goblet Squats, and then finish the evaluation with a Front Plank on your elbows.

 

See how you measure up to the fitness levels of today's special operations forces. Take the evaluation and then total up all of your points for each exercise for a maximum score of 25 points.

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Average evaluation results from both current and former Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces Operators, and RECON Marines:

WARRIOR status and 21 Points total