Physical Preparation For Marine Corps Boot Camp?

I have still have two years until I can go to boot camp, I am 16. It is killing me that I have to wait another two years. So I decided to make it my goal to prepare physically as best as I can. My workout routine is this...
mon- bicep/back
tues- legs/abs/cardio
wed- chest/shoulders
thurs- legs/abs/cardio
fri- bicep/back
sat- chest/shoulders
sun- cardio

For cardio I do interval training (HIIT). Is this a good routine?
I would appreciate answers from those whom have gone through MCRD San Diego or Parris Island.

Billy Witch Doctor

I see this question all the time. Everyone thinks they have to do these crazy workouts and wants to be the strongest guy there. Honestly, if you want to, good on you, go for it. You don't need to tho! OK, I'm sure you already know about the PFT. 20 pull ups, 100 crunches, and 3 mile run in less than 20 minutes. If you can do that by the time you get to boot camp, you'll be set. You got 2 more years, so in the mean time, run 2, maybe 3 times a week. Crunches are easy. Pull ups aren't too hard either, some people have a hard time with them. Just don't stress yourself out thinking you have to be in the best shape ever. You will get in shape IN boot camp. You'll be fine. Boot camp is all mental. Good luck in boot camp. You will be a part of the finest military organization in the world!!
Semper Fi!!!!

glockthreefiftyseven

Cardio Cardio Cardio Cardio Cardio!!!! When you think you've done enough cardio, do more cardio! The other stuff is good too, but primarily cardio is the most important aspect of fitness for boot camp. Crunches are no problem, 100 and two minutes. How good are you at pull ups? If you can do a butt load of pullups, they are easy money on a PFT. Only 20 for 100 points. They have to be dead hang though, so make sure you lock your arms all the way out before pulling up again. A good thing to do is a max set of pulls followed by an immediate max set of pushups with no rest between the two (do the routine three times, resting for a minute or two after the max set of pushups, then start over) a few times a week. Work on flutter kicks and mountain climbers, as these are favorites of the DI's for busting your nuts on the quarterdeck or in the pit. Overall, it's all about endurance. If you can keep going even when you want to quit, you'll do okay. Good luck, man.

mbafromuiu

You don't need to be big but what you really need is endurance. Your routine looks good but I would make sure you are alternating a heavy-low rep power building with a light-high rep endurance. 80% of those that score above 275 on the PFT and miss the 300 do so because of the run, not the pull ups. Your goal should be to have your run down to sub 18 minutes 6 months prior to your indoc date. Your meals during your training will be almost 40% carbs so make sure you have your body adjusted to this prior to your indoc.

RekonDog

Physical Preparation is least of your problems; they'll be putting you and everyone else in shape the moment you get there, even if you are not that physically strong at first.

Best that you prepare yourself mentally; that is what makes and breaks you!

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