QUESTION Years ago i purchased the military athlete goruck selection plan and i noticed that you now have an updated 3rd version. how fundamentally different is the 3rd version? ANSWER The programming updates reflect on improved approaches, but the fundamentals of it will be mostly familiar. If you purchased the plan, you automatically get access […]
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Q&A 7.22.23
QUESTION Hello.4Whether it be individualized training or an existing program? It is just the physical events: pull ups, push ups, sit ups, 5mi run, 10mi ruck. The events are in that order, there is a break between the run and ruck ANSWER I don’t have a perfect plan for you … but I have close. […]
Q&A 7.8.23
QUESTION Have an upcoming trip for Fossil Hunting in Florida. As a former athlete want to be as ready as possible, not only to carry my weight but others if needed. The requirements: -Long distance walking maybe with some gear? – may be some rough terrain but probably flat – shoveling and digin under extreme […]
Q&A 6.24.23
QUESTION I was wondering if the BJJ Tactical Hero programs could be used as time constrined training programs, even if I dont practice BJJ? Specifically the limitied equipment versions Frank Dux and Riggs are interesting to me, short intense and simple. But my questions is, would something be missing without the BJJ, or are they […]
Q&A 6.17.23
QUESTION I had great success using the firefighter cpat testing to become a volunteer firefighter so i wanted to get your advice on passing whats called a PIN test here in Canada so I can become a special constable. The elements of the test are: Pushups Sit and reach (trunk flexion) Core endurance Beep test […]
Q&A 6.10.23
QUESTION Interested in completing the Big 24 progression but would like to continue running throughout the program to not lose significant cardio/endurance. Is this against your recommendation? What would you advise to maintain cardio while doing the progression? ANSWER Some academic research has shown that endurance training negatively affects strength gains. We haven’t tested this […]
Q&A 6.3.23
QUESTION Curious if there is a specific plan you would direct me to for rucking/running strength, speed, and endurance. I am “considering” the SF route, but not quite ready for a commitment on that front but wanted to at least start getting my body in shape for the rucking/running I might face if I were […]
Q&A 5.27.23
QUESTION I’m running a 75 mile three day stage race the first week of August. 15,500 ft of vert total, technical mountain running, with respective daily mileage of about 22, 25 and 30 miles. Longest race has been a 50k with 9,300 ft of vert last year. I average 30-40 miles per week in spring […]
Q&A 5.20.23
QUESTION How would you advise training in the am after getting up? Should I be eating first or would you recommend working out fasted? I’m starting a remote job and want to do my workouts in the am. Also, is it ok to repeat the whole workout once I am done? ANSWER This is personal. […]
Q&A 5.13.23
QUESTION I’m sure you get millions of these, so I’m grateful for your patience and I’ll be direct. I’ve been inconsistent with the gym since I’ve started work (several months), and my lower back feels kind of pinched when I squat heavy, in a way it’s never done before. It gets sore when I run […]