Question And Answer

QUESTION I am a professional lawn tennis player and would like to train for strength,  endurance, explosiveness,  agility and speed. Due to covid I have no access to gym but have barbell, dumbbells, pull up bar, place to train for footwork exercises. I have been following a navy seal wirkout from youtube and have been […]

QUESTION I am a LEO out of Utah, but I am currently towards the end of the hiring process for the FBI. I have questions regarding which programs you would recommend for me and the order you believe would be most beneficial. A little background with the FBI: I have not been told when the […]

QUESTION Simple question. I am back again and do not have to train specificity as I have more than a year from projected selection ship date. This is a bit for fun and mental toughness but why programs would you recommend for some brutal character building. Some real gut checks if you’re ill sir. ANSWER […]

QUESTION It appears most of the running/rucking in the selection plan for CCT/PJ/CRO is at a threshold pace with the 800 repeats, 2 mi repeats, and ruck repeats and I am curious if it is okay to have my average HR above the aerobic range for the bulk of the weekly mileage since most of […]

QUESTION After a long hiatus, I renewed my military athlete subscription and was unsure where to begin. I’ve been doing the low back V2 recovery program for the past few months as I recover from a lower back flare. The ideas in your recent article piqued my interest (The training lifecycle…).  I am a 42-year-old active-duty infantry […]

QUESTION I am an avid ultrarunner trying to get on the podium this year. I’ve already started my running up again, but looking for something to supplement for strength training and durability. What program would be best? Thanks. ANSWER In-Season Strength Training Plan for Endurance Athletes.  Likely not more than 2x/week depending on your running […]

QUESTION Full time firefighter currently rotating through the big cats plans. I’m looking to do a Goruck 50mile star course next year. I plenty of time before my event but want to stay with job specific training for as long as possible. What training plan do you recommend for star course and how far out […]

QUESTION I am trying to figure out my training for next year, and I am interested in some of your training plans, but I am not sure which is the best one for me. I am a “weekend warrior” that likes to engage in a variety of recreational activities, with a focus on trail running, […]

QUESTION I am a former GS athlete looking to get back into it after a break for a few years. Is your High Rep Kettlebell Snatch programming designed to coach someone through a 10 minute kettlebell sport set? Thanks! ANSWER No … This program would be a great way to build snatch fitness prior to […]