By Mintra Mattison These are the most common questions we receive from our subscribers. (1) Which program do you recommend? If you’re not sure which program works best for you, you can take the MTI Survey to find a fitting training plan. If you’re still not sure, email Rob. He answers dozens […]
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Firefighter Fitness: I have not created this problem, but I’m not fixing it either
By Jason Ford Captain, Houston Fire Department “You Coach it or You Allow it to Happen” – Herm Edwards I’ve liked this quote ever since I first heard Coach Edwards say it. It makes perfect sense that as the leader of my crew I would communicate my expectations followed by showing what I […]
Arete 3.15.18
Military The US military could begin drafting 40-year-old hackers, The Next Web Nikki Haley: US prepared for military action in Syria if UN doesn’t act, The Hill U.S. military a potential big customer for satellite industry’s new low-cost terminals, Space News Top Marine wants to lighten the weight carried by grunts, Marine Times Rand Paul: […]
Q&A 3.15.18
QUESTION I am looking to run through the Greek Hero Series. Ultimately, I would like to start with one and progress through the remaining ones. What order would you recommend? ANSWER The order listed in the packet – beginning with the Military OnRamp Training Plan, if you’re new to our stuff. If you’ve done our […]
Program Design: 3-Week “Wounded Skier” Cycle
By Rob Shaul In March 2018, I had three US Ski Team athletes, all injured at or just prior to that year’s Olympics, training with us at MTI for a short, hard, 3-week cycle. Male downhillers Steven Nyman and Tommy Biesemeyer, and female slalom specialist, Resi Stiegler are the working through the cycle. Steve […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for February 2018
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for February 2018 Athlete’s Subscription APFT Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan Humility Military On-Ramp Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only FBI Special Agent PFT Training Plan USMC PFT PLAN 3-Week Push Ups & Pull Up Improvement Plan Running Improvement Training Plan Ruck Based Selection Training Plan Fortitude Hypertrophy […]
Reader’s Comments on “THE TYRANNY OF THE FMS”
We recently published an article on the FMS Screen where Rob goes in on the “holes” of the screening system. We’ve received some interesting comments/feedback from the MTI Community on social media which we wanted to share with you. If you too have questions, comments or thoughts on this matter, email us at coach@mtntactical.com. COMMENT […]
Q&A 3.8.18
KUDOS ON THE BIG 24 STRENGTH TRAINING PLAN I’ve seen awesome improvement under big 24. Below are the improvements I have seen, I can’t speak more highly about this program. Hang squat clean Original: 160# New: 225# Back squat Original: 250# New: 295# Bench press: Original: 215# New: 285# I will recommend this to all of […]
Arete 3.8.18
Military Al-Qaeda’s Resurrection, Council of Foreign Relations Army, Marines Train for “Massive Fight” in Megacities, Small Wars Journal German National Captured fighting for Taliban’s “Red Unit,” Long War Journal The Military Needs Reform, Not a Raise, War On The Rocks Where Are The Female Marines?, Marine Times Weapons of Automated Destruction and the Moral Duty […]
5 Key Takeaways from MTI’s Scrum, February 2018
By Colonel Ben Higginbotham Over the President’s Day Weekend, Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI) hosted its second Scrum in Jackson. Like the first Scrum, it was no “normal” conference. A normal conference typically involves speakers, courses, trade shows, and artificial “mingling” times. Shallowness and superficiality mark group sessions and personal interactions alike. Speakers […]