GPS SFAS (Special Forces Assessment & Selection) Train-Up

GPS Human Performance

Tactical / Military, Tactical
Coach
Geoffrey Steinbacher

The GPS Special Forces Selection & Assessment training plan is a culmination of years of custom programming for soldiers to go out and crush advanced selections.

In essence, this 16-Week Train-Up is geared to get you in peak physical shape, keep you healthy along the way, and go out to selection and be able to tackle any obstacle thrown your way!

This 6-day/week program is designed and implemented by Geoffrey Steinbacher, MS, ATC, CSCS, who has worked directly with soldiers across all branches of the armed services since 2009 and previously worked for USASOC within the THOR3 program at Ft. Bragg, NC.

Your training is always supervised by me, so If you have questions or need suggestions or modifications on exercises I am one click away.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the GPS Special Forces Selection & Assessment training plan.

If you are someone that might need a more custom individualized training plan for selection feel free to just hit me up.

Questions? geoff@gpshumanperformance.com

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Proven Programming
Get a complete 16-Week training program geared towards getting you to and getting you through SFAS. This program is a culmination of dozens upon dozens upon dozens of custom training plans that I have built for soldiers to go out to selection and dominate. So if you are looking to get to selection healthy and in peak physical shape this train-up is for you!
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Focused Strength Work
I know there is more than one way to skin a cat, and I'm sure you know someone who only ran, rucked and did calisthenics and made it through selection. But honestly, that doesn't work for many soldiers. Take comfort in knowing that the strength work is focused on making you stronger, more powerful, more resilient and more capable. Plus you won't be a liability during team week, you'll be an asset.
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Adaptable Conditioning Work
Everyone is different so I have built-in options to fit your individual needs when it comes to your running & rucking conditioning. No matter what you will ruck at least once per week, but maybe twice if you suck at rucking. It all depends on you. But it's important to know I have had plenty of soldiers go crush selection rucking once/wk, running twice/wk and hitting the gym hard.
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Physical Fitness Assessment Prep
You know what is going to be tested at selection and the only way to increase your push-up and sit-up count is by doing them (same goes for pull-ups). So I like to keep PUs/SUs programmed with the conditioning to create the muscle memory/endurance to prep for testing day. Plus if you struggle with anything specifically, don't hesitate to reach out to me, I am here to help you.
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Expect Results
When it comes to training up for selection, consistency is key. Make the commitment to yourself, schedule your training, get good sleep, eat quality food, and crush your recovery and this plan will put you in peak shape to go excel at SFAS. Plus what’s the point if we aren’t hitting some weekly arm farm too! It’s one thing to be harder to kill, it’s another thing to look harder to kill as well.
Features
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Access to Your Coach
Get feedback from Geoff, who has a MS in Exercise Science, BS in Athletic Training and 12+ years of experience working with soldiers.
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Programming 6 days per week
Complete warm-ups, injury prevention work and strength & conditioning programming all geared to get you prepped for the rigors of selection.
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Exercise Video Demos
Instructional videos linked to our YouTube channel to guide your movement and make execution easy to understand what is expected of you.
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Detailed Instruction
Each exercise will have notes from Geoff on what is expected, how to execute and specific points of performance so we are always on the same page.
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Proven Results
This 16-week training plan is the result of years of helping a variety of soldiers go out and crush it at selection.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Using the TrainHeroic app you will be able to record/track your training, monitor your progress and see past performances to push you further.
Equipment
Required
Barbell & Plates // Squat Rack // Pull-Up Station or Rig // Bench // DB's or KB's // Ruck
Recommended
Plyo Boxes // Medicine Balls // GHD Machine // TRX Straps or Rings // Assortment of Bands (Mini and/or Jump Stretch)
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 16-week program
Sunday
GPS SFAS Week 1 Day 1

PreHab / Injury Prevention

A

GPS SFAS PreHab Circuit #01

Perform all of one exercise then switch to next. Lower: 2-Band Lateral Walks in 1/4 Squat 1x30 each direction Upper: T, Y, W & L’s 1x10ea (0:01 HOLD at top) Core: Alternating Opposite Arm & Leg Dying Bugs 1x10 each **Click Tips & Vids for Points of Performance and Video Demos**

B

GPS Daily Dynamic Warm-Up

C1

GPS Back Squat

10, 10, 10, MAX @ MAX, _ , _ , _ lb

C2

Front Plank

3 x 45

D1

Split Squats

20, 15, 12

D2

Weighted Pull-Ups

5, 5, MAX

E1

Single Arm Bentover Row

20, 15, 12

E2

Single Arm Farmer Carry

3 x 50

E3

Hanging Knee Tucks

3 x MAX

F1

GPS Foam Rolling

1 x 2:00

F2

GPS Post Training Recovery Flow

1 x 5:00

Monday
GPS SFAS Week 1 Day 2

PreHab / Injury Prevention

A

GPS SFAS PreHab Circuit #01

Perform all of one exercise then switch to next. Lower: 2-Band Lateral Walks in 1/4 Squat 1x30 each direction Upper: T, Y, W & L’s 1x10ea (0:01 HOLD at top) Core: Alternating Opposite Arm & Leg Dying Bugs 1x10 each **Click Tips & Vids for Points of Performance and Video Demos**

B

GPS Daily Dynamic Warm-Up

C1

Push-Ups

25, 20, 15, 10

C2

Sit-Ups

25, 20, 15, 10

D

400m Intervals

E

3 Mile Ruck

1 x MAX @ 35 lb

F1

GPS Post Training Recovery Flow

1 x 5:00

F2

GPS Foam Rolling

1 x 2:00

Tuesday
GPS SFAS Week 1 Day 3

PreHab / Injury Prevention

A

GPS SFAS PreHab Circuit #01

Perform all of one exercise then switch to next. Lower: 2-Band Lateral Walks in 1/4 Squat 1x30 each direction Upper: T, Y, W & L’s 1x10ea (0:01 HOLD at top) Core: Alternating Opposite Arm & Leg Dying Bugs 1x10 each **Click Tips & Vids for Points of Performance and Video Demos**

B

GPS Daily Dynamic Warm-Up

C1

Deadlifts

8, 8, 8, MAX @ MAX, _ , _ , _ lb

C2

Pallof Press

3 x 8

D1

2-DB Single Leg RDL

3 x 12

D2

Barbell Shoulder Press

20, 15, 12

E1

Combo Shoulder Raise

3 x 8

E2

Wall Walk-Ups

7, 5, 3

E3

GHD Back Extension

3 x 8

F1

GPS Foam Rolling

1 x 2:00

F2

GPS Post Training Recovery Flow

1 x 5:00

Wednesday
GPS SFAS Week 1 Day 4

PreHab / Injury Prevention

A

GPS SFAS PreHab Circuit #01

Perform all of one exercise then switch to next. Lower: 2-Band Lateral Walks in 1/4 Squat 1x30 each direction Upper: T, Y, W & L’s 1x10ea (0:01 HOLD at top) Core: Alternating Opposite Arm & Leg Dying Bugs 1x10 each **Click Tips & Vids for Points of Performance and Video Demos**

B

GPS Daily Dynamic Warm-Up

C

Push-Ups

12, 12, 12, 12, MAX

D

Sit-Ups

12, 12, 12, 12, MAX

E

Hybrid Runs

10:00, 7:00, 5:00

F

3 Mile Ruck

1 x MAX @ 35 lb

G1

GPS Foam Rolling

1 x 2:00

G2

GPS Post Training Recovery Flow

1 x 5:00

Thursday
GPS SFAS Week 1 Day 5

PreHab / Injury Prevention

A

GPS SFAS PreHab Circuit #01

Perform all of one exercise then switch to next. Lower: 2-Band Lateral Walks in 1/4 Squat 1x30 each direction Upper: T, Y, W & L’s 1x10ea (0:01 HOLD at top) Core: Alternating Opposite Arm & Leg Dying Bugs 1x10 each **Click Tips & Vids for Points of Performance and Video Demos**

B

GPS Daily Dynamic Warm-Up

C1

GPS Bench Press

10, 10, 10, MAX @ MAX, _ , _ , _ lb

C2

Lateral Plank

3 x 30

D1

Barbell Bentover Row

20, 15, 12

D2

Single Arm Incline Bench Press

20, 15, 12

E1

Piston Squats

3 x 8

E2

Single Arm Overhead Carry

3 x 50

E3

Russian Twists

3 x 20

F1

GPS Foam Rolling

1 x 2:00

F2

GPS Post Training Recovery Flow

1 x 5:00

Friday
GPS SFAS Week 1 Day 6

PreHab / Injury Prevention

A

GPS SFAS PreHab Circuit #01

Perform all of one exercise then switch to next. Lower: 2-Band Lateral Walks in 1/4 Squat 1x30 each direction Upper: T, Y, W & L’s 1x10ea (0:01 HOLD at top) Core: Alternating Opposite Arm & Leg Dying Bugs 1x10 each **Click Tips & Vids for Points of Performance and Video Demos**

B

GPS Daily Dynamic Warm-Up

C

5 Mile Ruck

1 x 100:00 @ 35 lb

D1

Barbell Bicep Curls

30, 20, 20, 20, 10

D2

Skull Crusher

30, 20, 20, 20, 10

E1

GPS Foam Rolling

1 x 2:00

E2

GPS Post Training Recovery Flow

1 x 5:00

Coach
coach-avatar Geoffrey Steinbacher

Owner. I first started working with 10th Special Forces Group soldiers in '09 at the NSCA's HQ in Colorado Springs after receiving my Masters in Ex Sci from Syracuse. I started GPS Human Performance in '14, following my time in USASOC's THOR3 Program as a S&C Coach at the USAJFKSWCS at Fort Bragg. Over the past 12+ years I have helped dozens upon dozens of soldiers crush it at selections!

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Programming That WORKS!

Start training with proven programming from a strength & conditioning coach who has been helping soldiers improve their performance for over a decade and go out and get yourself selected!

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FAQs
Can I follow this program for CA and/or PSYOP Assessment & Selection?
100%. If you feel you might need less or more of something feel free to just shoot me an email.
What if I am going to miss a day?
I'm literally one click away, so just hit me up and we can come up with a plan.
What if I don't have a certain piece of equipment?
Just send me a message and we'll come up with an alternate for you.
What if I think I need something tailored specifically to me?
That's totally cool. I build custom training programs for people all the time, just shoot me an email and we'll go from there.
I head off to SFAS in less than 16 weeks, can I still follow the plan?
Yes! All you would need to do is start the training to line up the training so "Week 16" is the week before you leave for selection.
What if I still have questions?
Shoot me an email, I'm looking forward to hearing from you, geoff@gpshumanperformance.com
GPS SFAS (Special Forces Assessment & Selection) Train-Up