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One of my goals before I ship out to BCT is to gain more muscle mass. So I was wondering if anyone has any tips for building muscle or some workouts they could share with me.
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The training you will endure in BCT will be super stressful on your mind and body. I do not advise on partaking into any activities that will put you at risk of preventing you from not receiving a "go" at the meps stations. Instead get into the following process: Get up at 0430 (am), warm up, do some push ups, sit ups, and run a few miles. Do this everyday if you can.
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Got to agree with that statement. OSUT and BCT are made more for the Chuck Norris's than they are for the Arnold Schwarzenegger's. I came out of Infantry Officer Basic Course at 164 and about 7 percent body fat. Running, push ups, sit ups, and pull ups are what you need to focus on being able to perform. Here is a routine that sounds about right getting ready of Infantry OSUT. https://www.reddit.com/r/militaryfitness/comments/3qfhso/prep_for_infantry_osut_and_rasp/
Prep for Infantry OSUT and RASP? • r/militaryfitness
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During BCT you wont be working out in a way that will build muscle mass. You will be running, doing push ups, and sit ups that's pretty much it. Everyone that had muscle mass coming into BCT left losing a good bit of it due to the lack of actual working out that's done during BCT. I suggest waiting till AIT or perhaps your first duty station to try and build mass.
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SGT Nathan G. I can send you a copy of the workout I do that is pretty effective. I usually switch workouts every 4-6 weeks so that my body doesn't "get used" to the work load. I always have 12 oz protein at least 30 mins PRIOR to workout, drink 15oz BCAAs during workout (in addition to water), and then another 12 oz protein w/in 30 mins AFTER workout.
Let me know if you want me to message you some of my go-tos.
Let me know if you want me to message you some of my go-tos.
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