By Rob Shaul BLUF Five experienced, veteran MTI Lab Rats tested the ability of Dumbbell Strength Training to increase 1RM (1 repetition max), max effort barbell strength. Results found that dumbbell strength training maintained to slightly increasing max effort barbell strength, but did a much better job at increasing dumbbell-based strength. Average Overall Barbel […]
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Mini Study: Backwards Sled Drags Match Forward Sled Drags in Strength and Work Capacity Improvement
By Rob Shaul BLUF The strength and work capacity improvement difference between Forward Sled Pull Intervals and Backward Sled Pull Intervals is negligible. In two separate mini studies, remote lab rats saw 1 Repetition Max (1RM) strength and sprint-based improvements after following a 3-week training program which featured forward or backward sled pull […]
Mini Study: Wildland Firefighters Improve MTI Fitness Assessment Scores An Average of 19% Over 3 Weeks
By Rob Shaul BLUF Five remote Wildland Firefighters following the first 3 weeks of the MTI Wildland Fire Fitness Assessment Training Plan improved their scores an average of 19 percent. The MTI Wildland Fire Fitness Assessment is a multi-battery, mission-direct fitness assessment designed to assess upper body strength, functional core strength, loaded spring-based work […]
Lab Rats Needed to Test the Transfer of Loaded Step Ups to Rucking Speed
By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the fitness transfer of loaded step ups to rucking speed. The training will begin Monday, March 7, 2022. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, March 4, 2022. Lab rats must be 20-40 years old. Details All lab rats will complete […]
Lab Rats Needed to Test the Transfer of Dumbbell Strength Training to 1RM Barbell Strength
By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the fitness effects of strength training to barbell 1RM (1 Repetition Max) strength. The training will begin Monday, March 7, 2022. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, March 4, 2022. Lab rats must be 20-40 years old. Details All lab […]
Mini Study: 3 Weeks of Extended, Multi-Modal “Grind” Training Sessions Maintain Strength, Work Capacity, Increase Endurance
By Rob Shaul BLUF Six remote MTI Lab Rats following a 3-week, 5-day/week training cycle exclusively of extended (20-40 minute), multi-modal “grinds” maintained max effort strength and sprint-based work capacity, while increasing endurance. Below are the average changes in the assessed performance metrics. Back Squat 1RM: +3.56% Bench Press 1RM: +1.04% Max Rep Pull […]
Upcoming MTI Lab Rat Opportunities
Upcoming MTI Lab Rat Opportunities Lab Rats Needed to Test “Fight Gone Bad” Programming. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2022.
Lab Rats Needed to Test The Fitness Improvement Effects of Backward Sled Drags
By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the fitness effects of backward sled drags. The training will begin Monday, March 7, 2022. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, March 4, 2022. Lab rats must be 20-40 years old. Details All lab rats will complete the same, focused […]
Mini Study: Forward Sled Pulls Slightly Increase Leg Strength and Work Capacity
By Rob Shaul BLUF Remote MTI Lab Rats showed nearly slight increases in leg strength and work capacity following an intense training cycle which featured forward sled pull intervals, three times per week. Front Squat 1RM: +8.78% Hinge Lift: 5.12% Prone to Sprint Reps: 3.80% Background Sled pulls and pushes are popular exercises in […]
Mini Study: Cutting All Sugar Matches Weight Loss From Cutting Most Carbs and Intermittent Fasting, But Performance Gains Suffer
By Rob Shaul BLUF Remote MTI Lab Rats who cut all corn syrup, refined sugar and fruit from their diet matched the weight loss of lab rats who cut most carbs (including sugar and fruit), and Intermittent Fasting lab rats (18 hours/day) who cut all sugar, most carbs and fasted 18 hours/day. During […]