u/JustinG13

Hey everyone, have a workout for the Fourth of July weekend that I came up with that I wanted to share with reddit. I call it the 1776 Challenge, it’s sort of like a triathlon with calisthenics. It’s based off of various special warfare selection processes(originally I had an exponentially more difficult version but the sub Reddit’s I posted it to last year thought it was an unhinged way to get rhabdo). This version involves:

1 - One Mile Swim

7 - Four Mile Run and a Three Mile Ruck with 45LBS

7 - Seven Rounds of Six Exercises

10 pull-ups
10 Four Count Iron Mikes
20 push-ups
20 sit-ups
20 squats
5 Navy Seals

Everything is just for time so how quickly you can complete each of the four events. They can be completed in any order so it’s up to you to figure out what works best for you. The only rule for it is that it must be completed within 24 hours.

Sort of related since this was based off of SOF training, I wanted to also do something more than just share a ridiculous workout. I’m trying to raise money for the Pararescue Foundation, an organization dedicated to our United States Air Force Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer service members, veterans, and their families giving them the support they need. I’ve attached a link to a GoFundMe, every donation goes directly to the charity and helps, no matter how small.

One last thing: use some common sense. Know your limits, stay hydrated, and don’t be afraid to scale or stop if you need to. This challenge is meant to push you, not put you in the hospital. Participate at your own risk.

Thanks for reading, hope some of you crazy people want to give it a try, would love to hear your feedback!

Happy Fourth of July!

https://gofund.me/62d2d7ef0 - GoFundMe for the Pararescue Foundation

Hey all, I’m back again this year with the 1776 Workout Challenge. Here’s my previous post https://www.reddit.com/r/Pararescue/s/8auA1AkFpg

I got a ton of feedback last year, both positive and negative, from the communities I posted this in, and I wanted to build on a lot of those ideas.

First, I wanted this challenge to do something beyond just giving me rhabdo (ha ha). Since the Challenge is inspired by various US SOF selection processes, this year I set up a GoFundMe to raise money directly for the Pararescue Foundation. One of my long-term goals has always been to turn this into something that gives back to active service members and veterans. Hopefully one day I can build it into its own charity if this continues to grow beyond a bunch of dudes doing insane workouts between chugging PBRs. For now, at least I can put breaking my body to good use instead of just doing it for the sport of it.

The second thing I wanted to address was the workout itself.

A lot of you lovingly nicknamed it “The Rhabdo Challenge,” so I came up with a second version that’s still difficult but a little more realistic and doesn’t just kick your ass for 10 hours straight.

The original workout is still there for anyone who wants to attempt it at their own risk, but here’s the new “1776” version:

1 - One Mile Swim

7- Four Mile Run + Three Mile Ruck with 45LBS

7 - Seven Rounds of Six Exercises

10 pull-ups
10 Four Count Iron Mikes (5 on each side)
20 push-ups
20 sit-ups
20 squats
5 Navy Seals

I can’t take all the credit for this variation. One of my buddies who’s currently serving suggested the format, and I thought it was a great way to make the challenge more accessible without making it easy.

If you like what I’m doing, there are a few ways you can support it.

First and foremost, you can donate to the GoFundMe. Every dollar goes directly to the Pararescue Foundation.

You can also follow the 1776 social media pages and share the challenge with your friends, family, or anyone you think would be interested.

I also have a website with some 1776 merch. I’ll be donating the majority of any money from merch sales to the Pararescue Foundation. I’m not doing this to make money. Everything is self-funded, and anything that’s left over just helps keep the website running and hopefully grows this into something much bigger down the road.

My goal is to eventually turn this into a yearly event where people can come out, compete, and raise money for a great cause.

As a side note, if you’d like to support me personally, I’m also a professional musician. I’ve spent most of my life playing and writing music. If you need some heavy metal to get you through one of these workouts, check out my bands, White Wizzard and Crypterion.

Every bit of support helps, whether it’s sharing the challenge, donating, or checking out the music. It all helps me dedicate more time to making the 1776 Challenge into something bigger.

One last thing: use some common sense. Know your limits, stay hydrated, and don’t be afraid to scale or stop if you need to. This challenge is meant to push you, not put you in the hospital. Participate at your own risk.

Thanks again, everyone

Happy Fourth of July!

https://gofund.me/62d2d7ef0 - GoFundMe for PJ Foundation

https://www.the1776challenge.com

https://www.instagram.com/the1776challenge?utm_source=qr

https://www.instagram.com/whitewizzardtheband/

https://www.instagram.com/crypterion_ny/

https://www.instagram.com/justingoldat