QUESTION I used three of your programs last year, with a focus on a steady long term build to improved backcountry skiing fitness. It worked really well and I increased the vertical I could do in a day significantly, but more importantly my recovery was way better, so I was able to do multiple long […]
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QUESTION Curious if you have a program to prepare for The Tactical Games, or one you recommend if you don’t have something that specific. It appears to be a lot of loaded carries, along with sled drags/pushes, rope climbing, all while wearing a 15lb+ vest. ANSWER Tactical Shooting Competition Training Plan. – Rob QUESTION I […]
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Rob literally answers dozens of questions daily via E-Mail. On Thursday, April 1, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, he will be offering a live Q&A via Zoom. Who Can Join? Anyone who has a question for Rob. If you have any questions similar to the ones below, join the call! What plan works best […]
SANDBAG 2 We had these sandbags custom-made after being frustrated finding a sand-filled sandbag that could be used for multiple weights. Many of the sandbags available now require different-sized bags for various weights. We wanted a do-it-all bag. MTI’s Sandbag 2 is similar in its simple design to MTI’s Classic Sandbag but designed to be […]
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QUESTION Rob- great article– I’m a longtime competitive powerlifter who is solely focused on rock climbing for past few years and going forward. 5’7 and “down” to 180 with pretty low body fat (competed at 220 and 242). Any suggestions on how to atrophy muscle for these last 20 lbs or so? If you do […]
By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Remote lab rats following 4.5 weeks of MTI’s 6 day/week, Pre-Season Rock Climbing Program and nutritional guidelines increased an assessed bouldering performance an average of 57.35% and decreased bodyweight an average of 1.28%. Background and Study Design This mini-study tested the effectiveness of MTI’s current/published Rock Climbing Pre-Season programming […]