Questions include: next steps after pre-season ski program, which military boots to use, modify BUD/s for a shorter timeline, difference between work capacity and stamina sessions, workout program for HS football, how to make your own sandbags, training after Ranger School, and more! QUESTION I’m about to cycle off your 357 program. The plan is […]
Question And Answer
Q&A & KUDOS 11-26-14
Snowboard specific programs, getting in shape for fire season, progressing from bodyweight plans while still using limited equipment, clarifications on what we mean by rucking, and more: KUDOS I really enjoy what your folks programming has offered and have used numerous programs to gain my strength back after recovering from a hernia surgery this past […]
Q&A 11/20/14
This week the questions include designing training for Helicopter Rescue Swimmers, the difference between Big 24 and Rat 6 strength plans, training around a leg injury, sample session from sandbag/weightvest/dumbbell plan, recommended reading for strength training philosophy, ruck run standards, and more! QUESTION I consulted you years ago about training specifics, building strength, and movement […]
Q&A 11/13/14
Wildland Fire plans, SWAT selection, Pre-workout supplements, Shuttle run substitutes, and more! QUESTION Working through SOF CCC in preparation for the Q Course. Q starts mid-February 2015. In September, after completing the RAT 6 Strength Program you sent, I worked back into Operator Sessions, starting with the Strength/Endurance cycle that began 7.28.2014. Just completed that […]
Q&A 11-6-14
QUESTION Been using your plans for awhile, they are great. I have a two part question. I was sidelined with a injury and had to switch to primarily body weight and lost a lot of my strength. I also training mma twice a week, and train for my job in the military. I am wrapping […]
Question & Answer 10-31-14
QUESTION First off I wanted to thank you Rob for all of the work that you and your team put into your website and your plans. I had a quick question about what direction I should head in next. Quick background info (sorry if it is too much). I’m 28 years old 5’10 170 working […]
Q&A 10/23/14
QUESTION I’ve been doing the Operator Sessions since April of this year and have been very pleased with the strength and mobility gains I’ve made. I am an undercover narcotics agents and have spent the last two years working at DEA. I’ve recently started to notice the LE Athlete icon on the web page, and […]
Operator Ugly Fitness Test
OPERATOR UGLY Warm up: 4 Rounds 8x Front Squat @ 45# 8x Push Ups 8x Sit ups Instep Stretch Training: (1) Max Reps Front Squat @ 185# (men), 95# (women) Protocol: Do one warm up set of 10 reps @ 135# (men), 45# (women). Then do a second warm up set […]
Q&A 10-15-2014
QUESTION Rob, How do you train older military/LE Athletes? I know you are in your 40’s and I am close to 48. I have found that I don’t recover no where near like I used to and joints hurt on a lot of things, specifically shoulders on bench press. I no longer bench and pretty […]
Q&A 10-8-14
QUESTION Hi, I have read a lot about your website and workout program and would like to try your workout program. I am 25 years old and in good shape. I have been training on and off for a couple of years, but more consistently for one year now. I fell in love with the […]