Question And Answer

Question I am just finishing the Post Rehab Leg Injury program following after being cleared by my Physical Therapist,  and I want to start the SF 45 program.  Is there a recommended start point for beginning the SF45 program?  I’m a huge fan of everything you and your coaches do for military athletes.  Thank you […]

Question I am really happy to have found your site.  I used your free Cooper Test training plan to get ready for the Physical Ability Test that got me into my academy and I had so much improvement over the 6 weeks that I had to become a monthly subscriber to the site. I am […]

Question Hey Rob question for you, I’ve been following the apft program and ran into an issue. The first couple sets I can knock out the push ups with plenty of time left but on four and five its taking me almost the entire time. How should I do the rest then? give myself a […]

Question Recently started the Humility program and ended up rolling an ankle pretty bad and Phys Therapy is saying no running for a while during rehab. Any suggestions on how to substitute for running in the mean time? I have free reign to elliptical, bike, row, and possibly do weighted walking on an incline. Thanks! […]

Question Hi Rob, For the National guard, before we can go to SFAS, the Guard has a process called SFRE, which is a 3 day mini selection. How would you work this into the ruck based selection program? – A Answer I don’t have a plan specifically for SFRE. I’d recommend the full Ruck Based […]

Question I just signed my 11x option 40 contract and I ship in 15 weeks. I was wondering which program is harder rasp or ranger school, i know i will be going through rasp but i want the one that will best prepare me.  – D Answer I’d recommend you begin with Fortitude (http://mtntactical.com/shop/fortitude/). Fortitude […]

The First Responder Project – Give and Take By Rob Shaul Below is an email exchange with a firefighter who read our piece on the First Responder Project. Lots to chew on here – and I wanted to share with others. Him…. Rob, I have just finished reading your ‘First Responder Projec’t articles as well […]

Kudos Thanks to great SSD programming, I had a big increase on front squat max after the last strength cycle. I have been a subscriber, and do the operator sessions (albeit a little abbreviated due to a time constraint.) When I started the workouts, right at the front of this cycle, the max weight I […]

********* Question Hello, I purchased the Valor trainingplan in  preparation for Ranger Assessment and Selection as it seems to be the best suited program for RASP; involves running, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and rucking while still building that combat chassis. My question is once the seven weeks are up, do I recycle the program as is […]

Questions include: Training Around an Injury While Preparing for a Big Expedition? Training While Stationed on a Ship? The Best Plan for Climbing Lhotse? Best Program to Prepare for Special Warfare Community PT? Weight Loss and Rucking? Question I’m hoping you can help me.  I’m scheduled to fly to Nepal Oct. 9th for a 3 week climbing […]