By Rob Shaul The fitness demands of backcountry hunting include high relative strength (strength per bodyweight), high chassis integrity (functional core strength), work capacity for short, loaded bursts, mountain endurance (running, uphill movement under load), heavy load carriage ability (heavy rucking) and overall physical stamina for long days of movement, or multiple hard days. What […]
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The Thought/Theory Behind MTI’s Gym Layout
The way the MTI Gym is set up has never changed much and therefore has been nearly the same for the last 15 years. In this video, Rob explains his thought and theory behind the gym layout. You Might Also Like MTI’s Fitness Solutions Built From the Ground Up
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for November 2018
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for November 2018 Athlete’s Subscription 30 Minutes per Day Dryland Ski Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan Running Improvement Training Plan APFT Training Plan Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only Dryland Skiing Training Plan Backcountry Ski Pre-Season Training Plan Humility FBI Special Agent PFT […]
Arete 12.6.18
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Q&A 12.6.18
QUESTION I am interested in starting a subscription. As a physically active Hospital Corpsman in the USN I am interested in becoming a Special Amphibious Recon Corpsman in the future. Committing myself to training these next two years my aim is to pass the initial test and get into the pipeline as soon as I […]
Arete 11.29.18
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MTI’s 3 Favorite Upper Body “Press” Exercises
By Rob Shaul 1. Bench Press I’ve received several emails over the years from CrossFit and other athletes questioning why MTI programmed the Bench Press in its strength sessions. Perhaps it’s my age (50), but I grew up in a weight room long before the functional fitness craze started, and in the old days, […]
Q&A 11.29.18
QUESTION Just got back from selection and was selected. Thanks for what you do. Your ruck based plan truly helped me be physically ready and allowed me to focus on the mental aspect of the course. My question is, I have from now until January before I start the pipeline. What plans should I do […]
Arete 11.22.18
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Q&A 11.22.18
QUESTION First I wanna say thank you and let you know I passed the US Forest Service Smokejumper selection course, and I feel that using your program definitely prepared me for the course. Second, I wanted to ask you what program would be best for Pro Ski Patrol.( Currently working through Monster Factory, then will […]