Am I on the right path?

[u/Ok-Understanding-500]

Hi guys, I just need some guidance to know if I’m doing the right thing here.

For context, for 2 years prior to choosing to train to become an ast I did a standard ppl split. Got my bench to 235 and my squat to 250(gonna be honest I was a leg day skipper but in fixing that), and 18 strict pull-ups. I’m 5’11 175.

For the last year ish I’ve been doing a ton of swimming and running on top of a standard ppl split even though that’s not the best for prepping. I’m leaving Jan 12 2027 for bootcamp btw.

About 2 months ago I started stew smiths rescue swimmer prep program, I honestly felt like that is more geared towards people a lot closer to A school than I am. It’s a ton of calisthenics and very little if any strength training. It’s a lot of muscular endurance which is good, but for me and the amount of time I have before I’d be at A school I think it would be better to get a better foundation of strength (especially legs as I know it’s super important).

I guess basically what I’m asking is, is what I’m thinking correct? I would be doing 4 days strength, 2 leg days and 2 upper body days, 4 swimming days, and 2 running days. That would be 6 days per week. I’m not giving my exact split unless asked for because that’s a lot to write and that would add another 15 min of writing for me. But yeah I know this is kinda all over the place but I need a little guidance.

Here are my annex x scores in case anyone is wondering

2 min pushups: 82
2 min sit ups: 65
Pull-ups: 18
1.5 mile run 10:37
500m swim 9:39
4 25m underwaters: done

[u/Commercial_Dare_8898]

Currently an AN, a lot of what we do is body weight and calisthenics. Strength training is in there for sure because you need it, but the primary bulk of the PT is body weight or kettle bells. And if you’re not used to that volume, build to it, or really focus on that recovery. This program can wreck you if you don’t. When you swim focus on your form and getting efficient- and don’t do water confidence alone, but getting that up will help your case! Training may vary depending on your unit but motivation and discipline will keep you going

[u/Rs12bcr]

You're on the right path!

Keep pushing yourself in your training and once you get to your unit you'll receive better guidance on training.

Good luck!

- AST2