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Supplements, Peptides, and PEDs for Special Operations Selection: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)

ByDave February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Figuring out what nutrition and supplements actually work for military selection is one of the most frustrating parts…

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What Australian SF Selection Can Teach American Candidates About Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness

ByDave July 20, 2025July 31, 2025

Selection isn’t just about who’s the strongest, not even close. It’s about who can keep going when their…

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The Truth About Recovery
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The Truth About Recovery

ByDave April 9, 2025February 18, 2025

“I have time to stretch an hour a day, foam roll, ice bath, and hit the sauna. Can…

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What’s the Deal with Testosterone and Selection Success?
Mindset | Nutrition | Recovery | Supplements

What’s the Deal with Testosterone and Selection Success?

ByDave March 11, 2025February 18, 2025

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions like: These questions often lead to a broader discussion about…

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Nutrition | Recovery

The Truth About Nutrition for Selection Prep

ByDave March 4, 2025February 18, 2025

A Note on the Holidays: First off, it’s the holiday season, and I want to wish you and…

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Mindset | Recovery

Why Some Guys Get Better Faster (and what you can do about it)

ByDave February 25, 2025February 18, 2025

Why are some guys ready in 2 months while for others it takes 2 years? And I’m not…

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The 5 Stages To Training for Special Operations
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What Predicts Success At Special Forces Assessment & Selection? A Comprehensive Guide

ByDave January 13, 2025July 1, 2025

Success in the U.S. Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course is no small feat. This grueling…

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Think You’re Plateaued? Here’s Why You Haven’t
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Think You’re Plateaued? Here’s Why You Haven’t

ByDave June 26, 2024December 2, 2024

An athlete texted me, “Hey, I couldn’t hit 5 reps on bench press today. What’s the plan to…

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6 Tips To Never Get Injured Again
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6 Tips To Never Get Injured Again

ByDave April 2, 2024December 2, 2024

You can get selected with poor sleep, diet, and suboptimal training. But, if you show up to selection…

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Are you mentally tough?
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Are you mentally tough?

ByDave March 15, 2024December 2, 2024

Getting fit is simple: If you’re doing those four things, you are going to be fit enough for…

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    Nutrition | PEDs | Recovery
    Supplements, Peptides, and PEDs for Special Operations Selection: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)

    Figuring out what nutrition and supplements actually work for military selection is one of the most frustrating parts of preparation. There’s no shortage of people in this space selling powders, pills, and protocols — many backed by cherry-picked studies, anecdotes, or outright hype….

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