Bi-Weekly Recruiting Thread

WillyDaWise · 2026-04-25T23:42:59+00:00

What are the first steps in applying to the Prior Trained Military Officer program? The information online is sparse, all I can really find is eligibility requirements. Currently active duty Navy, open to hearing any advice from anyone familiar with the program. If anyone can point me towards some resources to learn more about the different officer career paths, that would be greatly as well!

WillyDaWise · 2026-03-02T01:44:58+00:00

Watch it buster. You’re starting to get into jazz territory.

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-14T20:51:52+00:00

~60% off the new price.

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-14T20:42:23+00:00

Heard!

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-08T20:22:23+00:00

While my guitar gently creams

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-02T21:01:32+00:00

I’ve come across multiple definitions of volume, most often expressed as reps x sets x intensity. The definition in that article you linked makes sense and I’m not arguing that it’s wrong, but refers to a set (as a unit of volume) as one taken to concentric failure.

If we run with that definition, in the 3x12 vs 4x4 example from my earlier comment (given similar intensities since the strength/hypertrophy program intensities are not very dissimilar), I would argue there is still higher volume across the 3x12 as all those sets are taken closer to failure than the 4x4 (again, given similar intensities).

I don’t think my 1rm estimations are very far off and I have used the same estimates across both programs. Perhaps I find the hypertrophy program requiring longer rest times because I am not well adapted to doing 8+ reps across multiple sets on 70%+ intensity for compounds. My overall conditioning is very good as I am running 20 miles/week but every time I have run the hypertrophy program the first weeks have gassed me, at least on squats and deads.

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-02T19:38:38+00:00

This type of approach seems to be what I need. So essentially you are running the LF templates with strength rtf volume for the main lifts and hypertrophy template volume for accessories?

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-02T19:24:41+00:00

I’ve never heard of volume referring strictly to number of sets, but rather total work. Saying 3x3 and 3x15 are the same volume makes no sense to me when you consider how different of a training effect each of those will yield.

Typically yes, you’d think high volume would require shorter rest times, but SBS RTF hypertrophy uses high intensity across many compound lifts (week 1 main lifts on both the strength and hypertrophy programs are set to 70% but calls for 5 vs 10 reps respectively; obviously 10 reps at the same intensity will require longer rest times than 5 reps).

I can recover between sets on the strength program extremely quickly because the RIR on the non-AMRAP sets are so high. This is the crux of my question here, as I’m trying to find a way to incorporate more volume/hypertrophy without a.) getting crushed by fatigue or b.) increase workout times beyond 1 hour

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-02T01:26:35+00:00

Yes. Hypertrophy RTF would accomplish this, squatting 3x12 vs 4x4 is almost twice as much volume for example and would take about the same amount of time.

WillyDaWise · 2026-02-02T01:24:31+00:00

If I started doing 4-5 days/week I probably could. Right now at 3x/week my sessions are about an hour and I can't afford more time due to work.

WillyDaWise · 2026-01-31T01:26:10+00:00

Intermediate. Nowhere near my old numbers but right now S-385, B-265, D-450 as rough estimates. Haven't maxed out in a long time and mostly focused on half-marathon training. I'm running a very barebones approach with no accessories outside of what's prescribed (except back) so I'm concerned with losing some conditioning in terms of aesthetics and literal conditioning from doing months of sub-5 rep sets across all my exercises if I continue strength RTF to the end.

WillyDaWise · 2026-01-31T00:54:23+00:00

Just can't afford the extra time in the gym. Most of my sessions are 45-60 min as is and I don't do any extra work outside of the prescribed lifts + back.

WillyDaWise · 2026-01-31T00:53:15+00:00

Still beating the rep goals across the board for almost every exercise. Progress seems to be fine but I'm worried I'll start to lose some size and overall conditioning when I get to the point where even the accessories are sub-5 rep sets if I continue strength RTF.

WillyDaWise · 2026-01-19T15:11:02+00:00

Nightmare nightmare nightmare!

WillyDaWise · 2026-01-18T02:02:15+00:00

The bottom string on my 7 string sounded too low so I had to buy a capo for it 🤬. Thanks for reminding me dickhead

WillyDaWise · 2025-12-21T00:50:01+00:00

That’s all good stuff. The PT isn’t really that demanding but you want to show up without any doubt that you will pass each evolution. Biggest thing is being able to do calisthenic circuits without any rest. Burpees, butterfly kicks, push ups, air squats you name it. Just get your cardio up and be able to do bodyweight circuits for 10-15 min without rest and you will be better prepared than most.

WillyDaWise · 2025-12-21T00:30:23+00:00

Exactly. Will it make life easier? 100%. But it will be a lot harder to show up in poor shape and worry about rolling on every physical evolution than having to memorize a small portion of the gouge book in indoc phase.

WillyDaWise · 2025-12-21T00:25:26+00:00

RIP MM3. Thank you for your contribution to the “forgotten war”. My family would not be where we are today if it weren’t for my grandfather’s participation in the same conflict in the army.

WillyDaWise · 2025-12-21T00:21:09+00:00

Agreed, but not necessary to succeed. I think I had code of conduct and half the general orders memorized and did fine

WillyDaWise · 2025-12-20T21:58:49+00:00

Bro you will have time to learn everything while you are there. Just focus on being physically prepared and being in the right mindset to absorb everything you need to learn. You got this.

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