Q & A 11.25.15

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Question

I am about to start SFOD-D selection and was wondering if you knew the success rate of those who followed your programming? I want to be ready but it is hard for me to shell out $80 for a program. Any advice/info would be helpful!

Answer

We’ve had many purchase and use the plan for SFOD-D selection, but honestly, I haven’t received any direct feedback. This isn’t surprising – athletes who attend selection can’t discuss any details of it afterward.

What feedback I do receive comes indirectly – usually at the beginning of an email question where an athlete begins the note by stating he used the plan successfully for selection, and then moves quickly to the question he’s writing about. I don’t ask for more.

I’m not a salesman, I’m a strength and conditioning coach – so I can’t put a hard sale on you for the SFOD-D Training Plan.

I can tell you the process we go through to design a sport-specific training plan.

We begin with extensive research on the fitness demands of the event, identify the exercises and progressions which sport specifically meet those demands, chose end-of-cycle goals, and program backward to design the plan.

SFOD-D is rucking dominant. This plan also includes APFT and running – which are “gates” at the beginning of selection, but it’s primary focus is rucking speed, distance and endurance.

Injures are a major source of attrition as SFOD-D selection, so the plan includes classic, focused total body and core strength training. The aim of this strength training isn’t to make you squat 500 pounds and bench 300, but rather to make you more durable. I strongly believe strength is the key to durability.

The plan also includes bunches of step ups. You’ll be moving up and down mountains, and step ups are aimed at preparing you for the demands of uphill movement under load.

At the plan’s product page, under the “sample training” tab, you’ll find a week of sample training you can try and test ahead of purchase.

The price, $79, reflects the, research, work, innovative theory, iteration, testing and feedback we’ve put in and received to make the plan effective. All that matters for us is in outside performance.

Finally, if you purchase the plan, complete it as prescribed, and at selection find you’re not physically prepared, let me know and we’ll refund your money. No questions asked.

Regardless, good luck!

– Rob
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Question

Hi Rob, I am a currently serving member of the Aus Army, however I work in a logistical role. I recently saw the Aus SASR program you put together and I was wondering if you had considered one for the Aus commandos?  I ask because I’m looking at discharging, joining the police and also interested in joining the reserves as a commando.

Answer

Thanks for the note.

Designing a program for the Aussie Commandos in on our list. We have many now and a growing number of athletes down under who follow our programming and we hope to get down there sometime next year for a couple weeks or so two work with front-line athletes.

From our current programming, I’d recommend the Ruck-Based Selection Training Plan.

– Rob
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Question

Hey Rob,

After years of doing P90X/Beach Body workouts, I was looking for something more challenging and found you through many recommendations in the military community. I did your Bodyweight I early in the Fall, loved it, and started On Ramp, which I’ll be finishing shortly. I’m just wondering where to go from here in terms of what’s available in the subscription plan.

Goals? I just want to get better, healthier every day. I want to keep surprising myself with what I can do.

Vitals: 33 years old. 5’8”. 175 lbs. Front squat 185. Bench 245. Push press 155. (Don’t have any other 1RM numbers.)

I just joined a commercial gym for the first time in almost a decade so that I could do On Ramp, and I like the idea of continuing to catch up strength-wise with barbell work after jumping around in my living room for so many years. Probably the other thing you should know is that I’ve been barefoot/ultra-minimalist for a while now and I’d like to keep running mixed in so that my feet stay conditioned.

Some preliminary digging through the Q & A’s makes me think Rat 6, then Fortitude, then Valor is the way to go. Does this look like sound progression? If so, any way I can sub some running into Rat 6?

Answer

Hi A –

Based on your numbers, you’re over-balanced on the upper body side.

Now I’d recommend Big 24 Strength. This plan includes some sprinting, but you’re welcome to add in some distance running. Just watch for overtraining – the strength progressions are no joke (Big 24 is the closest I’ve ever come to throwing up in the gym…) – if you’re not making the progressions, cut out the extra running.

Follow Big 24 with Fortitude.

You can purchase the individual training plans, but both come with a subscription to the website.

– Rob
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Question

While I have not purchased the 4-week run plan, I see that it calls for hill sprint intervals. I live in Miami, FL and there are simply no hills available. What is this substituted with?

Answer

You can sprint stairs at a stadium, or just regular sprints on a field/track.

– Rob
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Question

Hey Rob,

I purchased the GORUCK Heavy plan awhile back and I will be starting it in the next few months. My event kicks off on St Patty’s Day (Thursday 17 March). It looks like the plan is designed around your event being held on a Saturday. When should I start the program?

Many thanks – Love what you guys do.

Answer

Start the GoRuck Heavy on the Thursday 6 weeks before your event, so you get one full day’s rest between the last session of the plan, and your event.

The plan includes a taper.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

I am currently a Cadet in Army ROTC, I commission in the spring. Training for the APFT doesn’t necessarily get you ready for things such as Army Ten Miler and Bataan, Soldier’s Marathon, or the occasional Spartan Race here and there.

I’ve always had a problem with the run portion of the APFT. I thought with all of the running I was doing with Army Ten Miler, that I would get better at the 2-mile. Man was I wrong! My run time hasn’t changed much at all, but my push-ups have decreased and become much harder to do. Before ATM I could max the push-ups in about 1:30, but now I find myself barely getting 65 reps in 2:00.

I need to shave about a minute off my time for the two mile as well as add about 10 push-ups to my APFT. But on top of all that I want to be in better shape than just APFT shape. I want to raise my base level of fitness to where I can do events like Spartan Races and ruck-runs with ease and be strong, too.

Are there any other plans you would suggest for me?

Answer

Focus on your APFT first and start with the APFT Training Plan . The sprint and calisthenic progressions in the plan will focus your training.

Follow it up with Valor – which brings in gym-based strength, gym-based work capacity, and hard, intense running and ruck-running intervals.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

Thanks for making a PFT program for special agent candidates, it’s the best program out there for preparing for the PFT, which is why I use it and have recommended it to my future colleagues. I just passed my PFT with a 15 and am restarting your program, waiting on my timeline to report to Quantico.

Although I do not have a course date, I am doing some planning on what my training will look like after this six week cycle. My goal is to finish this cycle with a 20 or higher on the PFT and then transition to a program that will help me get back into really good (read tactical athlete) shape while maintaining the sport specific needs of crushing the PFT.

Separately, I am generally following your diet protocol with an eye to fat loss. I was 238 yesterday, and based on tape measurements could dump about 35 pounds of well hidden beer fat in order to go faster. My base fitness from my time as an Infantry officer (2003-2013) is good, but I need to ditch the fat and get back into fighting shape.

What program should I do next? Should I supplement any workouts in as the workouts get easier (a LSD ruck or run on Saturday, etc.)?

Answer

Thanks for the note and congrats on Quantico!!

Next do Valor– which should maintain your calisthenics base, add in some gym-based strength and work capacity, and push your running and ruck running.

You can add in a long Saturday run.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

I bought your Ruck Improvement program and as of WK3D1 I have consistently hit my one mile and two mile marks (per the interval table).  It is a fantastic feeling—I wanted to improve my rucking capability and this program definitely worked.

I am a former soldier currently paying the bills as a defense contractor (desk job, long hours).  I have been out of the military for several years (due to a bad case of Cancer), but I still train for ruck based-endurance events and Combatives (both modern and HEMA).  I still need to do my job and take care of my family. I have access to the following tools:  bodyweight (to include a bar), KBs (2x 35#, 1x 53, 1x, 72#), my ruck (and I could make sandbags).

What do you recommend as a GPP and SPP programming ?  

Answer

Three options for you to consider given your equipment limitations:

1) Air Assault School Training Plan  Limited equipment training plan which includes focused APFT work (bodyweight strength), bodyweight and sandbag work capacity “smokers” and focused rucking aimed at a 6 and 12 mile efforts.

2) Humility  Humility deploys bodyweight-based strength training, loaded, intense, limited equipment work capacity efforts, and weight vest/IBA Runs.

3) GoRuck Heavy Training Plan – primarily focused on rucking, but also includes long mental-fitness testing mini-events, intense core work, and work capacity smokers.

Good luck!

– Rob
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Question

Hi Rob,

I have now finished 3 weeks of the mountain base alpha + the backcountry ski training program. Great stuff!

I am looking to transition onto another program and am wondering if the In-Season Ski Maintenance Training Plan is a good program to keep me in good backcountry shape? I’m a graduate student so my weekends are unfortunately not always available to ski and I’m a bit worried that the program as stated might not be enough training?

Answer

The In-Season Ski Maintenance Training Plan  includes options for ski-professionals and weekend warriors.

The Weekend Warrior option has you training hard Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

We assume you are skiing hard on the weekend – so take Monday for total rest, and Friday for rest – before the weekend.

You definitely want to take Fridays off. If you wanted to add a day to the program, do the prescribed Wednesday session on Monday’s also.  On Tuesday, complete the session with 500x Step Ups at 30# pack. On Thursday, complete the session with a 5-7 mile run.

– Rob
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Question

Hi Rob!

I’m a 22 year old girl from Finland and just finished your Big Mountain Training Plan because I’m going to climb Aconcagua starting from 20.12.

The program was great! I have never been that well prepared for an expedition and training made my body stronger and increased my ability to reach summit.

So now I have one more month left before my expedition, do you have some recommendation which program would fit best?

After expedition I would also like take off-season training program so do you have some recommendation which one would be the best for that?

Answer

Ideally you’ll complete the Big Mountain Training Plan the 10 weeks directly before your climb. You finished the plan early.

What I’d recommend now:

Take a week total rest or doing some light running, then repeat the last 3 weeks of the Big Mountain Training Plan – directly before your trip to South America.

Another option would be to purchase and complete the last 4 weeks of the Peak Bagger Training Plan – but I’d recommend you save the money and just repeat the plan you already have.

After your climb, I’d recommend completing our Mountain Base collection on training plans. Begin with Mountain Base Alpha.

You can purchase that plan individually. As well, with a subscription to the website, you’ll get access to Mountain Base Alpha, Bravo and Charlie, as well as 50+ other sport-specific training plans.

Good luck on your climb!

– Rob
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Question

Hi Rob,
I’m interested in ultra marathons and would like to complete one. Would you recommend that I start with the 50 mile ultra training program? If not then what do you recommend?

Answer

No. First sign up for your target race. Get that on the calendar to focus your attention.

Start our stuff with the Ultra Pre-Season Training Plan, then move onto the 50-mile plan.

Good luck!

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

Got a new-to-me ALICE pack and am making some DIY weights that fit into the radio pocket.  I’ll send pictures when I am done.

Two questions:

  1.  With the rucking improvement plan would you recommend any other training along with it?  If so, what?
  1.  I may go to Ranger school in the next year or so.  I am currently a reservist but have plenty of miles and wear on me from my life as an active duty 11b which is why I “may” go to Ranger school.  Ranger school depends on the overall health of my joints and availability of a spot but I have been told basically that I can attend if I want it. What would be a good progression from now until Ranger school?  The earliest would be around 14 months from now.

Answer

1) Depends upon your focus. If you’re not training for a specific event, you could add in some gym-based strength/work capacity training like 357 Strength. You could do 2-a-Days (lift in the AM, ruck in the PM using the Ruck Improvement Plan) or alternate sessions – 357 Day 1, Ruck day 2, etc. As well, if you have a subscription to the website, you could do Valor and only ruck.

2) Subscription to the Website, and begin with Rat 6 Strength, then Fortitude, Valor and Resilience, then drop into the Operator Sessions. 8 weeks out from Ranger School, cx your subscription and complete the Ranger School Training Plan.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

Thank you for your products and programs.  I have had the pleasure of training with some guys who had been using your program and my son, who is a 2LT in the US Army.  That first program was a nut-buster, your work capacity program.  While I enjoyed it, it absolutely killed me.  I had to take a week off to recover!  I then started the Busy Operator program with my son when he was getting ready for his Basic Officer class.  Again, worked great, but killed me!  I really liked the programming and the challenge of both programs, problem was, the volume and time to complete was probably too much and recovery was not enough for me.  I am looking for the right recommendation for a program I can start next?  

I’m a 48 year old Active Duty Marine Corps officer with the usual problems for someone that age.  I workout normally 5-6 days a week, have a job that takes up 12 hours of my day (who doesn’t!), so my time is limited when I get off. I am also working on my second Masters degree so that also takes up some of my time.   I can devote 30-60 minutes a day at least to working out and maybe on Friday or the weekend 90 minutes.  I have access to a gym on base, but usually workout at home.  Equipment available at home: Olympic bar with 300# of rubber plates, power rack/with squat rack/bench, pullup bar, TRX, KBs (10-24kg), Dumbbells up to 50#, body armor=35#, 40# sandbag, 250# tire and a rowing machine.

My goals are to improve my overall fitness, with a long range outlook to be able to do a few fitness events (Go Ruck, Warrior Dash, etc..) next spring and beyond.  I especially want to try to improve my Marine Corps PFT and Combat Fitness Test Scores, which aren’t that bad but would like to get them back to perfect scores (300) for my last few years in the Marine Corps.  So I need to incorporate those exercises through the year.

Can you recommend a specific program or programs????  Any help is appreciated.

Answer

Begin our stuff with Humility which combines assessed and progressed bodyweight strength training with limited-equipment based work capacity events and loaded endurance work (IBA runs).

Next move onto Fortitude. Fortitude combines classic, barbell-based strength training with military-specific endurance – running and ruck running.

For your PFT and CFT. Don’t train generally for these. Train sport-specifically for these assessments.

The 4-weeks before your scheduled CFT, complete our USMC CFT Training Plan

The 6-weeks before your scheduled USMC PFT, complete our USMC PFT Training Plan.

You can purchase these plans individually at the links above. As well, all are included with a subscription to the website.

Recovery – At 48, you’ll need to take extra days rest. I don’t have an answer for you other than that. I’m 47 and have the same issue.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

Do you have a program for Marine OCS, and Aviation?

Answer

We have a plan for Marine OCS Here:

– Rob
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Question

Hello,

Was just wondering what the playlist is for the four horsemen? In the “About the Program” section, it talks about a music playlist, but I don’t see it anywhere in the program. Thanks!

Answer

The horseman program steals many of our training sessions, but I didn’t build it or contribute in any way – so I can’t help you.

My playlist is Tool, especially Lateralus, Vicarious, Rosetta Stoned and 46&6!

– R
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Question

Hi Rob,

Nice site. I am an outdoor generalist and endurance athlete/competitor based in Maine. I have my NASM CPT and work as a personal trainer now (which means that I know a little bit). I train myself and I am working out a periodization model for this year leading up to events next summer season which will include mountain bike, stand up paddle board, and triathlon events. Swimming competitively is newer for me and probably requires the most work.

I have been looking through your plans and trying to decide on what makes sense. Currently I swim 3-4 days a week, run and bike 4-6 days a week and have been doing maintenance lifting 2 times a week. I have leaned out and want to don’t inure to stay lighter. My goals are to use the winter months to get stronger and lay a base for more specific training in the spring.

I welcome suggestions on which plans to consider and when.

Answer

Hi T –

Two general recommendations:

– Use this offseason to build total body strength without significant weight gain. Strength training will fix endurance-caused overuse strength imbalances which can lead to injury, as well as make you more durable for the summer season.

– Don’t “wing” your endurance training. You should be focused on Base training now – I’d recommend 2:1 long, slow, base endurance work to hard, fast intervals to keep you sharp – in all your training modes (run, bike, swim).

From our Stuff:
Strength:

Option 1: In-Season Strength Training Plan for Endurance Athletes: This is a focused, 2-day/week gym-based strength training plan. I’d recommend this “In Season” plan because of all the endurance work you’re doing.

Option 2: Bodyweight FoundationTraining Plan. This plan deploys assessments and follow-on progressions based on your assessment scores. This way is self-scales to the individual athlete – and it’s no joke. It’s designed as a 5 day/week plan, but for you I’d recommend 2-3 days/week.

Endurance:

Although I get lots of questions from triathletes, we currently don’t program specifically for your event. But again, if you’re not following a program now, you need to start doing so. From our stuff, I’d recommend our Running Improvement  and Swimming Improvement Training Plans. These plans also deploy assessment-based progressions.

– Rob
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Question

Coach,

Which plan do you recommend for a road cyclist in base building (3-4 rides/week on trainer and/or road)? Goal would be maintenance of strength.

Answer

Our In-Season Strength Plan for Endurance Athletes:

– Rob
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Hey Rob,

I first heard about Mountain Athlete several years ago and recently went back online to look at it again and it appears that it has changed in some fashion? I’m just curious what’s different if anything? And I’m also wondering if  there are classes or certifications you offer for personal trainers to become more accustomed to training clients who are outdoor/mountain climbers and athletes like myself?

What’s the best way I can become grounded in the Mountain Athlete philosophy and training program? I live in Denver..Do you guys have any affiliations here or is everything just in Jackson still?

Answer

We’ve had quite the evolution over the years and it continues today!

The only substantive difference between those early years and now is the evolution in our programming theory, and most recently, a sharp pivot this year towards research.

We still focus on solutions for mountain and tactical athletes. We’re in the process now of re-naming to the “Mountain Tactical Institute.”

Education/Courses – we’re putting a course calendar together now and hope to have a mountain programming course in the Denver area in 2016. We will be publishing the calendar in the next week or so.

As well, we have an upcoming webinar or general fitness work capacity training session design I’d encourage you to attend. Here’s the link.

– Rob

Question

That’s great Rob! I’ve been wanting to get involved with Mountain Athlete for a while now, but being in Denver has made it tough. I will definitely look forward to the news of the programming course in Denver next summer.

So, what exactly is that course? I really want to improve my fitness specifically targeted at helping me perform in mountaineering conditions of all kinds  but I also want to help train other mountain athletes.

I’ll check the webinar out for sure!

Answer

We’ve taught several Mountain programming courses in the past, and are in the process of updating the course objectives. Right now we’re considering a 3 day course, with options to attend one or all days. Day 1 – “Base Fitness Training” for mountain athletes. Day 2 – Alpine and Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Programming, Day 3 – Climbing (rock and ice).

We’ll be getting the tentative schedule up within the next week or so.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

I had the intent of beginning SFAS this fall, but ended up applying for OCS instead, and I was accepted. I was crushing myself to be ready for selection with lots of rucks and circuits, and I was balancing out my strength training with bodyweight focused front squats and benches. At any rate, since I’m not going to SFAS I cut the rucking out and replaced it with runs in my plate carrier (with plates), swims, and shorter circuits. I also started lifting heavy again. I’m still having a hard time gaining weight, however, and the less I lift, the more I seem to lose. Oddly, my strength level doesn’t really decrease in spite of this loss.

Do you think it would be okay to maintain a lifting base for strength until four weeks or so before OCS, then transition to the type of physical training I’ll do there? Do you have a plan you’d recommend that would allow me to put on weight and strength for a few months before changing to OCS style training? Sidebar question, do you have any thoughts on how to prep for the post OCS pipeline? My intent is to remain with the infantry and eventually go to SOF, so IBOLC and Ranger School should follow OCS more or less immediately. Both courses spend a considerable amount of time in between them in the field, as you know. Normally your plans for Ranger school recommend starting them about two months out from the start date, but there is not nearly that much transition time between IBOLC and Ranger normally.

Answer

Congrats on OCS.

Okay on training strength, but stop 6 weeks out from OCS and complete the Army OCS Training Plan.

Prep for Ranger …. others have asked this same question and it somewhat depends upon your schedule. Main issue is to be ready to pass the “gates” upon Ranger entry – minimums on the Ranger PFT, including the 5 mile run and ruck. If you’re rucking lots during IBOLC, focus on the Ranger PFT. If not, do it all.

Still use the Ranger School Training Plan for Ranger School. You’ll need to do the best you can with your field/training schedule at IBOLC, but at least when you do get to train, you’ll be training sport-specifically for Ranger School.

– Rob
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Question

Hi Rob !

I want to try the selection for CJIRU (Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit – it’s the CBRN canadian special forces unit) in September 2016.

I’d like to know what’s better between the Virtue Series of training plans or the operator sessions until 8 -10 week before selection and then do the ruck based selection program ?

The recruiters told me to be able to do the JTF2 operators physical standard.

My principal weakness is my cardio and my endurance running so I’ve already started the running improvement program.

Currently, I do the operator session in the morning and I run at night. I do lane swim on Saturday and I run with my gas mask.

Answer

Your plan is solid. Do the Ruck Based Selection Training Plan 8 weeks directly before you report. The plan includes a taper so you don’t need a rest week.

– Rob
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Hey Rob,

I’m writing to inquire about MA’s SFOD-D selection training plan. What research led into the formation of this plan. Did you consult any Unit guys in its creation? Also, do you know of any users of this plan that accredit their success at selection to this plan? Thank you!

Answer

We’ve had many purchase and use the plan for SFOD-D selection, but honestly, I haven’t received any direct feedback. This isn’t surprising – athletes who attend selection can’t discuss any details of it afterward.

What feedback I do receive comes indirectly – usually at the beginning of an email question where an athlete begins the note by stating he used the plan successfully for selection, and then moves quickly to the question he’s writing about. I don’t ask for more.

I did receive input from one current Unit member in it’s creation.

Here is  the process we go through to design a sport-specific training plan.

We begin with extensive research on the fitness demands of the event, identify the exercises and progressions which sport specifically meet those demands, chose end-of-cycle goals, and program backward to design the plan.

SFOD-D is rucking and dominant. This plan also includes APFT and running – which are “gates” at the beginning of selection, but it’s primary focus is rucking speed, distance and endurance.

Injures are a major source of attrition as SFOD-D selection, so the plan includes classic, focused total body and core strength training. The aim of this strength training isn’t to make you squat 500 pounds and bench 300, but rather to make you more durable. I strongly believe strength is the key to durability.

The plan also includes bunches of step ups. You’ll be moving up and down mountains, and step ups are aimed at preparing you for the demands of uphill movement under load.

At the plan’s product page, under the “sample training” tab, you’ll find a week of sample training you can try and test ahead of purchase.

If you purchase the plan, complete it as prescribed, and at selection find you’re not physically prepared, let me know and we’ll refund your money. No questions asked.

Regardless, good luck!

– Rob
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Hi Rob

Are you still accepting participants for the pushup study in 2016?  If so I’d be keen to help out.

I saw you mention once that if demand is there, you’d happily travel to Australia to conduct programming courses.  I’d like, with your permission, to start a facebook page to gauge interest from Australians in different capital cities to see if we can make this a reality.  I’m an Army Officer so can also draw on contacts there.  It’d be great to fly you or someone out.

Answer

Push up study – We’re finalizing the details of the 4x different protocols we want to test and will kick off the study likely around the First of the Year. One of the things we’re working on is how to make it easy for remote lab rats like yourself to participate and input your ongoing results, etc. So part of the project now is finding or creating this software platform. More to follow.

Absolutely on an Aussie course. We’ve taught in Europe before and I’ve worked with many individual military and LE athletes from Australia. Any recommendations about where we could hold the course would be much appreciated. I’d like to make this a reality in 2016.

– Rob
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Question

Rob,

I have just purchased Army PFT and Core Bodyweight Only yesterday and am looking forward to getting stuck in.

I do however have a few questions that I can’t find answers to on the website:

–  In the APFT program, there are exercises designated as 4/8x Pushups and 2/4x Chinups. These are part of a 4 round warm up circuit. I’m assuming that means 4 pushups each round for a female or 8 pushups per round for a male. Is this correct?

–  I have been struggling with shoulder impingement and tendonitis for many years. I am managing it with rehab/prehab work that has been provided by a physio with specific lower trap exercises. Would you simply include this work at the end of each pushup and situp session?

–  Final question is how long after completing these programs would you rest and recover until beginning a new cycle? 

Answer

1) Yes. First number is reps for women, second is reps for men.

2) Yes.

3) Take 1 rest/unload week between cycles.

– Rob
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Question

Hey Coach –

What’s the best substitute for 40ft shuttles in a space constrained gym?

Loving the programming since subscribing, really great stuff.

Answer

30 Second Touch Jump Touch:

30 Second Rest

– Rob
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Question

Rob-

I wanted to gain more information about your two day athlete programming course. This seems right up my alley.

No one seems to go in depth quite like how your course description describes.

A few questions that jump out: How often is this course offered? Where is the location of said course?

I appreciate your time and hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you for all that you’re doing in the LE community. Have a great day!

Answer

Thanks for reaching out.

A couple years ago we spend 3 weeks in El Paso working with soldiers at Fort Bliss and Border Patrol guys at the CrossFit Box on the El Paso base. After that we began programming specifically for LE Athletes.

Course – we’ll be coming out with a tentative schedule within the week or so. I’m not sure where you’re at in CA, but we hope to hold a course in/near San Diego for sure and are open to other locations. We just need gyms to host.

We’ve held them at CrossFit Boxes before – let me know if your gym would be willing to host a course and we’ll get it schedule and begin advertising. In exchange for hosting, we’ll give the box 2x slots in the course so you could piggyback on one of those.

I’ll actually be in Fresno Dec. 16-17 working with the SWAT team there on a marksmanship study. The research stuff we’re doing is really interesting and exciting.

– Rob

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