How effective is Thor 3?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:30:09 -0400

I'm starting the SORB recommended Thor 3 program for selection prep, to anyone who has tried it:

1. How good of a workout was it?
2. Would you recommend it?
3. What were the results?

If you passed selection and are currently an 18 series, your input is invaluable.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Mar 28 at 2017 5:35 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:35:57 -0400

Sorry, print is too small for my old eyes?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2017 9:44 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:44:33 -0400

I'm not an 18 series, but hopefully you can find some type of value in this. THOR3 is an amazing program available to SOF. As a matter of fact, its so important that it falls into the "Preservation of the Force & Family" program that the USSOCOM CDR mentions in his posture statement. Once you become part of the tribe and you can access THOR3 as you please, you will find that they will help you eat right, help you get better at something, and they will help you fix your bruised and broken body if it ever gets that far. I never trained with any THOR3 material prior to attending the PSYOP selection/pipeline, but I have used them since then and I find their capabilities to be a huge asset to me, and the people around me when we need it. If I was you, I'd use it and take anything you can get for your selection training. Military Athlete also puts out a bunch of great workout programs, but you have to pay for them. Good luck at SFAS!

Response by Cpl Toby Dodd made Apr 6 at 2017 5:52 PM

Cpl Toby Dodd — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:52:49 -0400

no dude. forget all the gimmicks and crap you see and hear online or in the media. just stick to the basics and you'll blow up. eat enough, workout enough and it works. it's that easy.

Response by SSG Brian Whitney made Apr 23 at 2017 12:51 AM

SSG Brian Whitney — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:51:39 -0400

As an 18 series guy I would suggest skipping programs and tuck your ass off. Not heavy, maybe 45-55lbs. Need to strengthen those legs and feet. Good luck

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2017 1:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 May 2017 13:43:27 -0400

THOR3 should be tailored to each individual and their goals. The programmers know what they are talking about and should not be blown off. Yes you need to ruck but you need that upper muscular endurance. 18Xs have follow THOR3 and out do everyone in the physical department.

PS...use a ruck heavier than 55lbs because the rucks in SFAS weigh more than 55lbs....then when you come to SUT I'll strap on a ruck that is 100+ pounds

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2019 9:39 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:39:50 -0500

I did the cardio/ruck plan in there. Didn’t do any of their upper body stuff just lots of strength training with some functional fitness stuff added to the end. Typically I’d do 1 hr of strength 30 min functional type( sleds, brupees, lunges sand bags rowing) then I’d hit the Thor cardio. Besides that I stayed active, rock climbing mountain biking hiking in my spare time. Get your mind right put anything and everything 18 on a pedestal I read anything I could get my hands on about special forces.