Question And Answer

KUDOS: Rob, From this passing strength cycle I got 285# HSC at a body weight of 185# for the 10-09-13 session.  I exceeded my PR Squat Clean of 275#.  I can honestly feel comfortable saying from the ground I can get 295#-305#.  This Big 24 was a no shitter.  Love it.  Thanks.  V/R – S […]

***************** QUESTION Hi Rob, What are your thoughts on the Pose method of running? Is this something you feel is with looking into, or just run how you run? Thanks, – A ANSWER I Endorse POSE or Chi Running or any natural running technique 100% – makes a huge difference on impact.  I don’t, however, […]

QUESTION Rob, I am planning on competing in the USMC Recon Challenge May 2014. I was curious what training package I should purchase to follow for my training? Endurance training Cycle? What do you think?   This was last year’s event: Recon Challenge • 1¼-mile ocean swim • Weapon disassembly/assembly • Two obstacle courses • […]

QUESTION I’ve been following your progamming for about 18 months. I started with your Pre Afghanistan Program. My squad were the only guys who faithfully stuck to your program and we were the only squad in the platoon who didn’t have a fall out during our recent deployment to Eastern Afghanistan. Thank you! We’ve recently […]

QUESTION Good Morning Coach, I just wanted to thank you for your programming over the years.  I was first introduced to your Operator Sessions in 2009 and they really improved my fitness.  I purchased your hypertrophy program today and have one question. Should I wait until next Monday to start or should I jump right […]

QUESTION Good morning Rob, real quick question..what is the prescribed terrain for the ruck run assessment?  Flat road, hilly, mountain…? Thanks sir. – Z ANSWER The SFOD-D plan (http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=52&&cart_ID=99), in general, is much more ruck intensive, and has less variety. This plan is designed for Delta selection, with is primarily ruck based.  The Ruck plan […]

KUDOS Just finished RAT 6 about 2 weeks ago and saw a huge leap in my overall fitness and my Oly lifts technique. I’m new to lifting (or at least, lifting smart) and I weigh right around 165. When I started the plan, I could Bench 185# and Squat around 265#. I’m up on everything […]

QUESTION Rob, I am in the middle of the RAT 6 plan and am loving it. I have the Army Ten Miler coming up in a month and would like to add some running in my training. Can you offer any advice on how to arrive in DC prepared yet still making gains with RAT […]

KUDOS A few months ago I acquired your scalable APFT plan for and used it to prepare for a similar pt test here in Canada.  I added the pullup and bench training as per your advice and it worked like a charm and kept my body weight down.  I just wanted to say thanks and let you […]

*********************** QUESTION Good Afternoon, I was wondering what kind of gear requirement (i.e. kb, pull up bars, etc.) are needed for the work capacity program? Which programs can be relatively easily modded to be done on the go without dedicated gym access other than the body weight program? Are there easy substitutions that would be […]