Question And Answer

QUESTION I had talked to you last year about Field Medical Training Batallion workouts to prepare for it. You recommended some training plans and managed to do it for quite a while, however I have been working as an ICU/Trauma Center Corpsman for a year and the 12 hour shifts and many days of work […]

QUESTION I was curious what type of shoes you use for the training? Thanks! ANSWER I don’t have any specific recommendations for footwear. Flat shoes (like Van’s) are great for general gym-based sessions. Weightlifting shoes with an elevated heel are great for lift-only sessions, but terrible for everything else. For running, that’s going to be […]

QUESTION I want to try for CSOR selection in March 2025. I’ve been out of the gym for awhile due to injury / deployments and don’t really know where to start to build back for selection. Can you recommend a plan or series of plans? ANSWER Start with the Military On Ramp Training Plan. This will […]

QUESTION I’m looking at going out for FBI SWAT selections in approximately 20 weeks or so.  When would you recommend doing the SWAT Selection plan, FBI SWAT PFT plan, or any other plans during that time period? It’ll be a new selection process so I don’t know a lot of details, but will likely be […]

QUESTION Absolutely loving the programming so far, am into week 6 of the military on ramp following the SFOD-D packet. A weak point of mine is swimming and curious as to how to integrate some more swimming into the programming? looking for specific event being Australian SFET. 2 minute tread water and 400m swim. Would […]

QUESTION A friend from the unit I used to work with sent me your kb program and I really enjoyed it. I’m a pilot these days and spend 200 nights a year in a hotel week on/week off. I have access to hotel gyms on the road and full gym at home. Do you have […]

QUESTION I am just reaching out for some programming suggestions as to what to complete next. I’ve done a few of your programs (Relative Strength, Rat 6, Operation Ugly to name a few) and I’m feeling a bit “stuck.” I’ve seen great progress in all areas of fitness and feel like I need an ego […]

QUESTION I’m trying to determine which program would be best suited for me and my goals. I love Olympic lifting, it’s the best. I enjoy hiking mountains and it’s important to me to have someone cardio so I’m not dying walking up a mountain. I don’t need a fat loss plan, I’m really good about […]

QUESTION Hey guys, back with another question in regards to the Blackwater Wildland program as that’s my full time job. I’m also a national guard infantrymen who wants to stay fit for that role as well. For the Barbell complexes the recommended or example used is a max of 135. I’m currently 6’ 205# maxing […]