1. If you haven’t been able to train in 24h, you get cranky. 2. Random exercises like Mr. Spectacular or numbers like 3-5-7 make sense to you. 3. You always look like you’re either going or coming from the Gym. 4. You schedule your day around the Gym – even dates. […]
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Packet Focus: Pull Up Improvement Training Packet
By Rob Shaul We’ve studied Pull Ups, and the different ways to improve Pull Up performance, possibly more than any other fitness topic safe movement under load. Check out the links below to see our pull up improvement studies. Study #1 Study #2 Study #3 Study #4 Over the years we’ve developed four distinct programming methodologies for pull […]
Q&A 8.3.17
KUDOS ON THE ATHLETE’S SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE “Thank you for putting together such a solid platform for fitness. I’ve PTd and worked out my entire life and have never had such well planned programs. Been well worth the price. Thank you.” QUESTION Hello, I’m looking at the SFAS training packet and have a question about the […]
In case you were wondering – our stuff works, guaranteed.
By Mintra Mattison I think we can all agree that these days the number of self-proclaimed coaches, as well as the endless variety of online programming, can be quiet overwhelming. Luckily, at MTI we don’t believe too much in hypes or “Instafame”. Ours is more simple: quiet professionalism along with honest and hard work. We […]
How Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls
By Mintra Mattison For this survey, we asked for the input of our fire/rescue athletes regarding the prominence and implications of EMS requirements within fire departments nationwide. We received some great feedback we want to share with you. In addition to our survey we received some interesting feedback through our MTI Facebook Page as […]
Quiet Professional: The Difference Between “Experience” and “Wisdom”
By Rob Shaul We all know senior citizens – folks in their 70’s or older – who are bitter, impatient, angry, petty, unhappy … just plain miserable. You don’t want to end up like that. The difference between being miserable at 70, and content at 70, is wisdom. But wisdom isn’t experienced; it doesn’t […]
Packet Focus: Push Up Improvement Packet
By Charles Bausman We are consistently asked how to improve Push Up performance from tactical athletes. Push Ups are included in nearly all tactical physical assessments, and it’s a solid method of determining an athlete’s upper-body muscular endurance. The Push Up Improvement Packet provides three different progressions which focus solely on improving push up performance on […]
Mini Study Results: Improving Heavy Rucking and Upper Body Pulling Strength in Females
By Jaimie Cunningham In a previous article, I discussed the background research and theory that led to the development of this study. The study recently concluded. Study background, design and results are below: BACKGROUND Females are entering combat roles as well as attending military schools and selections that were previously open only […]
Arete 7.27.17
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Q&A 7.27.17
KUDOS ON RAT 6 STRENGTH “Rob, Kudos to RAT 6, its given me a great boost in strength, overall performance, and confidence in moving heavy weight. All my lifts increased. Ill send you my final numbers once finished. I am very happy I have a year subscription to Military Athlete. Wishing you well from Iraq. […]