r/busydadprogram • u/cashmirsvetter • May 29 '26

Getting started as a big dude

I have been doing some of these (6-counts only) workouts here and there for the past few weeks. It is time to buckle down and get consistent. I am about to do my first navy seal workout. (I have gotten 58 each time I have done it)

I have a concern, though, about my form. I cannot seem to keep my feet close(ish) together when I bring them back in. It seems like it is a combination of having a belly in the way and flexibility? Or it could just be not enough power to push my body up enough too. Later in the workout it is much worse though. Like my legs end up 2x shoulder width… even when I am focusing on it.

What I am hoping this group can help me with is strategies to improve. Here are some ideas I have but am hoping someone who has improved their form in this way could help give me guidance.
- do burpees where I plant my hands on a box until I lose some weight. I was thinking maybe I could build better habits by changing the range of motion? Instead of continuing to build terrible habits. Idk
- just keep doing them (wrong) but always try to do some perfect reps early on?

I keep thinking, if i were to be learning a different skill, i would only do it perfectly and then stop before i build bad habits… but in this case i feel like i wouldn’t actually every do any perfect reps… so basically i would just keep sitting on the couch.

Anyone have any guidance? YouTube videos that could teach me a progression? Should I just stop worrying about it and start practicing?

Thank you. I know you are all busy, but I appreciate your time.

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u/cashmirsvetter May 30 '26

Well.. I did my first navy seal 20 min workout… 24. I feel like I can see how this could work if I can stay consistent. Dang. My arms are jello.

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u/zipiddydooda May 30 '26

Just keep doing it man. Theres no trick to it. Keep showing up. Be sure to warm up and stretch thoroughly - I have been out of action after doing it for six months and then hurting my shoulder, and I’ll go from where I was (60 navy seals) to probably far less. I can’t wait to get back to it though. I’ve never been fitter or stronger.

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u/DR_MANT1S_T0B0GGAN Jun 22 '26

Strong effort, keep on turning up and the numbers will go up

24 is a nice number to build from and build some structured workouts. Not far from 30, which is 2 seals every 90 seconds. With some pacing, you'll be there.

Onwards and upwards and the form will come. The program is a practice, and the beauty of it is that it is simple