Q&A

QUESTION I have used your Patrol Officer program and gotten good results. I have SRT tryouts coming up which is push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups(1 min.)  300 meter run, and finally 1 1/2 mile run. Do you have any programs that hit all of the events? I know the FBI PFT test comes close, but doesn’t have […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-28

    QUESTION Hi. I really like your sandbags I see in the various videos. Any idea where I can purchase them? Thanks. – H   ANSWER Those are my design and I have them built for us. You can buy them through the website store here: http://mountainathlete.myshopify.com/   – Rob   *********************     QUESTION […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-27

QUESTION Good Morning Sir,   I’m curious as to whether you provide memberships to military, whether on an individual and unit basis. I received a copy of the Ranger Prep program, and it peaked my interests. I’m working on getting to a higher physical standard, in the hopes that when the combat exclusion clause is […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-24

QUESTION Ok, I have finished Bodyweight 1 and feel great since I am on my way back from ATV Injury to Shoulder.  I am interested in improving Run, losing a few pounds, and continuing the Bodyweight type workout for 1 more month before I think of hitting the weights to prevent further injury.  I purchased […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-18

QUESTION Rob,   I have 2 questions, but first I’ll give you a little background. I’m a 34 yo infantryman, 6’5” tall and weigh in at 235. I have been following your programming for several months. I am reletively injury free, aside from the aches and pains that come from doing this job for 15+ […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-17

QUESTION Rob,   This may seem like a bush league question, but would I be able to see a typical SRT/SWAT session compared to an Operator session? Just trying to get a good idea on what I want to do next after I finish RAT 6. Ive done Operator sessions in the past but the […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-12

QUESTION Hey Rob,    I am currently in Alaska preparing to venture on a 6 week Alpine climbing (mountaineering) expedition in the Central Chugach Range. I am finished with this expedition and will be back in Seattle on the weekend of April 26th. I will begin may 25th with my summer work (rock climbing and […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-03

QUESTION Rob,   I was away from the barbell since mid-december due to a shoulder injury (no MRI but assumed cuff, ac joint issues).  If the problem persists, then I will get an MRI.     I have used the past 8 wks to drop weight, actually about 23#s, to my current 5'10" 220#.  I've […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-27

QUESTION This is a long email, so I highlighted the questions in case you only have a few minutes.   I'm a SEAL (currently in the reserves).  I recently became affiliated with a gym and I am something of a consultant for them as well as a trainer for various programs.  The gym is on […]

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-26

QUESTION Hi Rob,   I am attempting the Liberty Ridge on Mt. Rainer in a little less than 4 months.  I am an avid cross-fitter and have a decent amount of mountaineering and snow travel experience.  I was wondering which one of your training plans you would suggest for this semi-technical "big" mountain route?   […]