Navy SEAL (BUD/S) Fitness Standards
Could you meet the Navy SEAL (BUD/S) standard? These are Take Point Fitness's per-event tiers for the Navy SEAL (BUD/S) pathway (unisex, absolute), used to score readiness. They are not an official test, and no military or police body endorses them.
| Benchmark | Pass | Good | Excellent | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5-mile run (PST: in boots and trousers) | 10:30 | 9:30 | 9:00 | 8:15 |
| 500 m swim (PST: 500 yd sidestroke or breaststroke, converted) | 13:45 | 11:00 | 9:54 | 8:48 |
| Back Squat | 100 kg | 135 kg | 150 kg | 190 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 130 kg | 160 kg | 205 kg | 250 kg |
| Conventional DL | 115 kg | 145 kg | 185 kg | 225 kg |
| Bench Press | 80 kg | 100 kg | 120 kg | 160 kg |
| Pull-ups (no time) | 10 reps | 13 reps | 18 reps | 25 reps |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 50 reps | 65 reps | 80 reps | 105 reps |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 50 reps | 75 reps | 90 reps | 110 reps |
| Plank (front) | 1:30 | 2:30 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| Side plank (per side) | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 45 s | 1:15 | 1:50 | 2:30 |
| Power Clean | 65 kg | 85 kg | 100 kg | 120 kg |
| Broad Jump | 1.93 m | 2.16 m | 2.39 m | 2.65 m |
US unit. Where the unit's published test or a public military fitness table exists, tiers are set from or checked against it; the rest are Take Point Fitness's own (beta) and recalibrate with athlete data.
FAQ
What are the Navy SEAL (BUD/S) fitness requirements?
The Navy SEAL (BUD/S) standard is scored per event — 1.5-mile run (PST: in boots and trousers), 500 m swim (PST: 500 yd sidestroke or breaststroke, converted), Back Squat, Hex-bar DL and more — across strength, engine and work capacity. See the table above for the pass / good / excellent / elite tiers.
How do I train for the Navy SEAL (BUD/S) standard?
Build a deep aerobic base, train load carriage and rucking, and keep your strength high relative to bodyweight. Test against the standard regularly and attack your weakest event first.
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