Best beard on KZfaq. Listens to metal. Can cook. What's not to love!?

"Going to community college, sitting in classes I had no interest in" Holy shit I felt that, exactly how I feel now. Currently trying to lose the rest of this weight so I can enlist into the Navy, I'm 255lbs down from 400lbs last year.

As a 56 year old retired Army Ranger, who loves to pick up heavy metal objects and fight gravity, you just moved up a few notches in my book. RESPECT!! I also subscribed to your channel. keep up the good work. Hooah RLTW

“If you can only do 1-5 pull up, you need to lose weight if you are overweight...” I love how Alan gives it straight no chaser. That’s why I think he’s the best.

Correction: You can drop out before you swear in. If you get off the bus, you're stuck there. Also, perform the bodyweight exercises (100 total reps) at the end of each workout. Semper Untamed, Alan

Thank you sir for your service. My son Lance Cpl. Daniel Morris was killed in Feb. 14 2007. Al Anbar Province Iraq. I really enjoy your channel and appreciate what you have done and are doing. We are in the process of opening a gym in our home town. Thanks again. Semper Fi!!

"I got you a date, y'all ready to ship out?" Lol those acting scenes are priceless Alan!!!

5:55 boot camp running help start 7:00 workout 1: 7:42 Workout 2: 8:09 Workout 3: 10:48 improve pull ups: 11:45 basic barbell movements 10 reps 12:59 5 day workout plan and memorize general orders: 13:10 pull up workout improvement

Allen, served in the Marines in Viet Nam. What I found most interesting in the segment was mention of tour as body bearer. Post Marines worked in funeral business often bringing Marines to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. So chances are good that our paths did cross. Like you, those moments graveside rank among the most meaningful in my life. Thank you-and all of us- for our service. regards and, of course, Semper Fi, Bill

Scream at the top of your lungs 5 minutes per day a month out. It will hurt after a while and you will lose your voice but it comes back stronger and the pain will be gone. Get that out of the way before you go.

I remember watching this video three years ago as a sophomore in high school. I had already made the decision to join the corps and I’m set to ship to bootcamp in less than 3 months. This video was a huge inspiration and helped me greatly I now have a pft score of 272 many thanks to you for helping me with my goal

Great video! I'm a Marine Corps recruiter and I'm showing this to all of my Poolees starting today

i joined the Army. Ill never do that shit again. i did my time, i earned my stripes, but i could've done something better with my energy. i guess, when i was a kid, i didn't have much sense of what i wanted. but after my friends and i did some deployments, i realized i wanted to live to be an old man one day, and live life on my terms. to those of you who have served your country, all i can say is thank you for your sacrifice. i know its not an easy task. take care.

Eating quickly is so underrated in military training

I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2007. I was an 0341 and I joined with my best friend in the buddy program. We went to Parris Island, SOI, Iraq and Afghanistan together. We had a five year contract and got out in 2012. Definitely the best decision of my life. In our case, I was the guy who called my best friend and said he had to join with me haha. Love the channel man, keep up the good work. Semper Fi.

Marine Corps BODY BEARERS. "The Last to Let You Down" SEMPER FI‼️🍻

im fireman in brazil, ur videos are very motivational. keep working on this.

wow alan talking about running on the channel, crazy.

My Brother did tomb of the unknown soldier guarding for 3 years. Badge # 651. He just finished his walks ~3 months ago. Said it was the highest honor one could receive. Mad respect.

Respect

Video couldn't have came at a better time, thanks!!

Semper Fi. Big fan, Alan. Use a lot of your training techniques in my own training. A Marine from '98 to '04.

My respect for you went through the roof after learning of your Service. Thanks for all you did for your country.

Im not joining any military Soon, But God damn I will use the sprinting Workouts for sure. Thx

I assume only 50 people here have been supporting you since you had 50 subscribers...

I am a simple man, I see Alan uploaded a video, I hit like before watching the video.

Recently ran into this channel and have been enjoying content. I was in The Army version of what he did, The Old Guard. I was even in caskets platoon. This is the most SOUND advice for pre-basic I've seen on KZfaq.

Just saw this today. Belated Happy Birthday Marine! Began watching your channel and working out (5X5) last month. It is really hard to face the fact that my Marine service ended more than 50 years ago but I feel much better now that I am exercising again. Thank you for your service AND for the inspiration/motivation you channel provides.

Man this was excellent. Had to show it to my brother and dad who are both former military and they loved it.

I cannot thank you for the running template! I have the mindset of increasing mileage to get quicker but know that I need to get better at sprint work to be a better runner. I will be implementing this routine regularly. Thank you so much Alan.

From one brother in arms too another congrats on everything you have accomplished and thanks for your service

Semper Fi, brother. In bootcamp, I was a weakling. It took me a year after bootcamp to become a stud. I was a regular 300-PFTer after that. People have no idea what kind of heart they have. USMC bootcamp will give you a very good idea. If you were company honor grad, then only fellow Marines know what that took. Respect. You're dead-on about training to be a sub-18 minute 3-miler. You gotta go fast all the time for as long as you can. When I went for runs, I freakin' ran. If I wasn't feeling particularly strong that day, then I cut it short, but I never went slow. I also did the sprint the straights and walk the curves thing on a track sometimes. You gotta get to where you're relaxed while hauling ass.

Love the videos, Alan. Retiring from the Corps after 21 years this summer. Semper Fi, brother.

Dude, great video, I think it will help a lot of people! And i was just about to do a video similar to this! Hahaha great minds man...

Great video. I was there. Thank you for your service, and thank you for stepping forward when others step back.

Dude good job in the marines

Hey Brother, I stumbled onto your channel a month ago. I really enjoy it. I had no idea you were a former Marine. This video was great and very funny as most are. I also appreciate your service at Marine Barracks. I have a couple "brothers" who made their final trip home. "Last to let you down" hold's a special place for their families. Thank you and the men you served with for that. Semper Fi. ...Do Work

Great Video Alan! Headed to OCS in June and I've been struggling to balance lifting with my running

Alan, thank you. This is the EXACT information I was looking for. Weightlifting combined with running training. I will be starting this afternoon to implement your training routine.

Semper Fi Alan. Being a Body Bearer is top notch shit man. From an old 1812 tanker from 29 Palms, I want to thank you for being a part of a tough billet, and doing that service for our fallen brothers. Thanks man

God bless anyone who's ever done the military I've coached high school wrestling and football for 9 years and a lot of the kids I've coached have gone into the military Navy Marines Army and one of the last kids was a Navy SEAL he said the training I put him through the wrestling is what got him through to be a Navy SEAL I was very honored about that and I told him thank you for letting me train you I feel honored for coaching honorable kids our job in life is always to give back not to always take thank you for your videos you are very motivated keep up the great work I'm a big fan thank you

As a Marine, this shit is pretty funny and motivating. Keep up the great work brother.

Just stumbled upon this video and it couldn't be more perfect. I'm in the delayed entry program for the marine core and needed to see something like this. I haven't been this motivated in a long time. You really put it together for me there. I appreciate the information. Thank you for putting this video together.

Didn’t know you served brother. Loved you before, respect you even more now. Old Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant here. Growing my dreds out myself. It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve been out. Anyhow, you kick ass man. Keep doing what you do brother.

Thanks for sharing this very personal story

Burial Detail was one of the highlights of my active military time. Saw the Marine Corps. bury my Uncle and my Pops and I said I am going to do that.

Thanks for serving our country, Marine Thrall. Wonderful video and instructive.

One of, if not THE most helpful video to all Corps hopefuls on youtube. Very thorough and even inspiring, have a like and THANKS!

I just finished up with the Canadian Forces and made a vid a few weeks ago saying that I wasn't going to shave or cut my hair for a year, funny that I came across this vid. Right on man, can relate to your story a bit too.

You have the best looking cover out of any recruit picture I've ever seen 😆

Fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed this

Now I know why your training videos are so awesome, clear and concise, great sense of humor as well. Take care brother Ooh Rah!

I became UNTAMED, because I can... Love it!!!

Freaking beast. Semper Fidelis sir!

I just found your channel & I’ve been binge watching all evening. I got out a year and a half ago & I’m getting back into lifting after hip surgery. Thank you for all of your in depth videos.

A good man thank you for your service, for entertaining us and for sharing your accurate and intelligent knowledge

One more week!!! I've been studying my GENERAL ORDERS.

Hey, I wanted to thank you for this video. After being laid off from a good job and having one now that I am not very happy in, I have decided to finally get into shape and do something I've been considering for a long time, join the military ( decided on Navy). I have lost almost 50 lbs through powerlifting and CrossFit and I love both, but now I am at a point where I need to start running, and this video has some great starting points for me. Thank you for this video and others on your channel.

Wow man, what an inspiration! Great job and thank you

Thanks Alan for sharing your story - inspirational. Love the sprint work outs too. cheers!

"many of you have supported untamed strength since i had 50 subscribers" so, uh, about 50 of us? jokes aside, cool video man; I'm joining the military soon and this gives me a lot of confidence that its a good decision for me

Great video dude! Especially the first part, holy shit you were in my head when I was 18. My best friend had already left for the Marines, I was a directionless, defiant, lost mama's boy. Couldn't find a job I liked, or keep a job for very long. My buddy came home from his A.I.T. and I was floored by; how he acted, how he got treated (he was even more of a fuck up than I was before he left), and how much pussy came out of the woodwork for him. The night he was leaving, my fuckin battery in my truck exploded, had a shitty night at work (3rd shift shit job), almost got into a fist fight at work, bla bla.... Got out of work at 7am, got my dunkins coffee, and was waiting parked in front of the recruiter's office when they opened. The rest is history. Our government may have it's issues and challenges, but our military fucking rocks! Uncle Sam straightened me right the fuck out (with a quickness), best move I ever made. 8 years active Army Engineer. retired Sgt, 62E20, promotable. Got out before I got my E-6. Great tale brother! Semper Fi.

Thank you for your service, Alan. You make insightful, hilarious videos we all appreciate. Now I can appreciate the devil dog in you too. Keep it up, and thanks again.

I just found this video again after two years. I‘m following tactical barbell programming for my lifts rn and those finishers along with the sprinting workouts just fit in so well. Not in the military but LE, aiming for tactical and this is just what i needed really. Thanks Alan! And greetings from Germany!!

Thank you for your service

Thanks for your service brother. As a Squid, it was a pleasure giving you a ride. lol

That was literally the best bootcamp preparation video of all time!!

just want to say thanks for this running program! I've applied for the Royal Australian Navy and have to pass a beep test in December, this running program is the best, most logical programs I've ever heard of. Will definitely start on it from now on! Thank you! Also your beard and hair are glorious!

It seems like you're missing the Marine Corps Alan. Allow me to be the voice to remind you that you made the right choice joining but you've also made the right choice leaving. You are very successful brother and set the standard for people getting out like myself should strive for. (not to mention my deadlift shot up 50lbs taking note of your videos) Semper Fi man.

Super interesting video, Alan. Even though I have no interest in joining the military. I've been looking for running programs to start when the weather warms up a bit and I'll definitely do that 15 min 100m sprint/100m walk HIIT.

Bro, u r a legend. I love your work on yt. Thank you.

This video is pure gold Sir, I am in the german military and I will use your methods for my training. Thank you very much!

Alan, I had no idea how much you knew about running! You should do some more videos about it if you have any more information.

So I'm guessing someone forgot their general orders while on firewatch one night and paid a heavy price for it. Yes? 1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view. 2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. 3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. 4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own. 5. To quit my post only when properly relieved. 6. To receive, obey, and pass on the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only. 7. To talk to no one except in line of duty. 8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. 9. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions. 10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. 11. To be especially watchful at night and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Great history. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service! Great videos. Keep’em coming!

50 yr old Army veteran here ... great advice for anyone. Love your channel. Great Work. Thanks ...

18 minutes on a 3 mile run, great work. My best time was on a 2 mile at 11 minutes and 50 seconds. The three mile is a whole different story when it comes to running, especially at your pace.

Thank you for your service! My brother was also a Marine, he started as a radio operator and switched to combat photographer. My husband served too, in the Air Force Special Forces. We are a very pro-military and pro-America family, thanks again Alan!!!🇺🇸

This video is gold. Everybody should see this before enlisting.

I'm not preparing for boot camp but this was very interesting, instructional and entertaining. Thank you sir!

Respect!

thank you for your service I was in the R.E in uk

I am soooo glad you all are on our side!!!

Oh my this bring back memories. Thank you for this great video

USMC 1986-1990. Just happened across this video. Best advice I think I've ever seen. And in case anyone may have missed the emphasis, KNOW YOUR GENERAL ORDERS😂

This guy is talking about intervals, the best way to better your endurance. It's better to slowly jog than to walk, but it's even better to have a bit a of a fast pace while jogging, and then you start to Sprint. These are called fartleks. Another workout would be Indian runs, where a group of men in one single column would run around a track at their 10k pace (10 kilometers), about 6-7 min per mile. The last guy in the line would sprint to the front, and on and on and on. Sprint, jog, repeat.

Thank you for your service. I like your positive attitude and confidence.

You were a Body Bearer! Outstanding!

I love how you have a good sense of humor even though you in the Marines hahaha. A lot of Marines aren't like that.

Just to let you guys know the pft and cft has changed a little you have to do 105 crunches now to get 100 points if your 17-20 and 110 if your 21-25 also if your 21-25 you have to do 3 more pull ups to get 100 points, you can also do push ups now but the max score is only 87. The charts are online. I'm getting out and going to college after already got accepted.

this is the best advice I've found anywhere. Thank you very much

Ive been looking for so long for advice like this! This is exactly what i need to know thx :)

Damn this man knows how to train for a 1.5 mile run. I ran track in college and used to have chiefs tell us to run 3 miles two times a week in prep for a 1.5 and when I told them it just trained you to run a slower pace and made it harder to pick up that pace when you needed to they would just not listen. It is good to run two to three longer tuns of no more than 5 miles 3-4 times a month.

Was you best friend Jason Blaha?

Thanks man, this really helped me for the Army

Dude thanks for all your videos and all that you do!🙏

Thank you so much man. I leave July 17 for San Diego and have been having problems getting my run time under 20 mins because I would run 7 miles because that's what the recruiter told me. I will do this until I leave and will reply with my new results.18 pulls 109 crunches and 20:21 3 mile 4/6/17

thanks for your service, from one veteran to another. as a guy who is still active duty air force, I would love to see a video about how to incorporate running the 1.5 and strength training without too much sacrifice on strength gains or running time

Hello Im new to the Marine Corps and about to graduate MOS school I'm glad to see a great channel from a Marine thank you for advice you have a new subscriber. Thank you for your service Sir!

Huge respect man. You the man!