By Rob Shaul These two training programs are designed specifically to improve your 2-Mile or 5-Mile Run performance. The plans focus on 3 general objectives: Increase speed over ground Increase running-specific leg strength, core strength, and upper body strength Increase running aerobic base and efficiency for longer distance […]
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MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for July 2018
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for July 2018 Athlete’s Subscription Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan APFT Training Plan Running Improvement Training Plan Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only Chassis Integrity Training Plan Military On-Ramp Training Plan Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys Fat-Loss Training Plan Humility Big 24 Strength Training Program FBI Special […]
Arete 8.2.18
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Q&A 8.2.18
QUESTION I have loved the programming with Mountain Tactical, but I have a few training questions that I would greatly appreciate your input on. I am planning to go to SURT in 1 month, and RASP in the fall. I started focused training for RASP and SURT in the Spring, and have completed the RASP […]
Mini Study: 3-Week Volume-Based Bodyweight Strength Progression Realizes 17.4% Average Assessment Improvement
By Rob Shaul BLUF A volume-based progression which per session dictated 240%, 300%, and 360% of assessment reps realized an average 17.4% assessment improvement across three exercises – Hand Release Push Ups, In-Place Lunges and Pull Ups. Background Over the past 12 years, MTI has developed multiple bodyweight strength progressions. These were initially driven […]
Arete 7.26.18
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Q&A 7.26.18
QUESTION First off, thank you for all you guys do! It’s been a while since I have used the site but did Afgan predeployment package in 2009 and did wonders for me. Recently, I just re-subscribed to your site in order to prepare for an overseas contract gig. I have worked WPS for a couple […]
Plan Focus: Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan
By Rob Shaul The ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST (ACFT) is a 6-event fitness assessment that will be implemented to replace the current APFT in 2020. All Soldiers will be required to take the new gender- and age-neutral test. This plan is specifically designed for the new ACFT requirements and should be completed 7 weeks directly […]
Arete 7.19.18
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Q&A 7.19.18
KUDOS ON THE RUNNING IMPROVEMENT PLAN “Hey, just wanted to say what a great program the running improvement program is. I’ve dropped 3 minutes in about 5 weeks and am back to my comfortable fast pace as it was in the army. I’ve been doing both the ruck based selection and running programs and have […]