Have a question for MTI? Email the founder directly, rob@mtntactical.com _____________ Kudos: FBI Academy Prep Success & LE/Patrol Program Results Athlete: Reaching out to say thanks. I’ve been using your programming for a couple of years now. I used your FBI academy prep program and made it through BFTC last October. I had the second […]
Question And Answer
Q & A 7.5.25
Q: Practiced the PFT yesterday but am still not where I want to be: 39 situps 52.9 300-meter 23 pushups (not sure why I’m struggling to this degree) 13:01 1.5 mile My question, if I continue to work my ass off, do you think I can get to the following in 30-60 days?: 45 situps […]
Q & A 6.27.25
Q: I’m a National Guard soldier out of Montana. Currently forward deployed with 19th SFG (A). Looking at making the jump to become a Green Beret. I have a tentative SFRE date in Utah on November 7. That’s 20 weeks. I am looking at your SFAS Training Program, and want to know if I were […]
Q&A 6.21.25
Q: I’m excited to share that I’ll be trying out for a state police special operations team in early September, with the 2-week selection process planned for late September to early October. The selection is based on the HRT selection, as our team works closely with HRT. I’m currently following the daily SWAT workout subscription, […]
Q&A 6.14.25
Q: I have just over three months until ranger school, committed to the Ranger School v6 program. Planning to do the program twice to cover that span of time. What is your recommendation? A: Congrats on the date, Rich … I wouldn’t recommend repeating the plan back to back …. it’ too intense and designed […]
Q&A 5.31.25
Q: Good Afternoon, I ran across your website while attempting to design a new training plan on my FBI PFT journey. I have passed the initial test with a minimum score, and are continuing throughout application process, but have noticed that my numbers have stayed the same – and even decreased – as time has […]
Q&A 5.24.25
Q: What would be a good workout plan to do for a week or 2 while I’m on vacation at the beach? I am staying at a house on the beach. I’ll have access to the beach, drive way, ocean. I am flying so I am very limited on what I could take. I do […]
Q&A 5.10.25
QUESTION I’m looking for a plan to focus on running times (at least 6+ miles) as well also focusing on bodyweight strength/calisthenics, and lifting. Kind of a total all around program. What program of yours would you recommend for this? ANSWER Options: Max Effort Strength + 6-Mile Run Training Plan. – laser focused on improving […]
Q&A 5.3.25
QUESTION I recently purchased your subscription since I would like to improve my uphill performance while backcountry skiing. I am currently using the Backcountry pre-season program since it’s the closest one I found to what I need. Just to give you some background, I only get to the mountains to ski about 1, 2 times/month. […]
Poll Results: Which Training Myth Is Most Flawed?
The majority 44.3% , believe the most flawed idea is that heavy strength training slows down endurance athletes. Other myths called out include maximal aerobic capacity over power (24.6%), rucking as a replacement for lower-body strength work (21.3%), and the belief that calisthenics alone build elite durability (16.4%). Thanks to everyone who voted and […]