GORUCK Selection Training Plan

$98.00

  • 10 weeks, 6 days/week  with multiple 2-a-days (significant time commitment)
  • Prepare for GORUCK Selection event
  • Ruck intensive, plus total body strength, core, mobility, and durability
  • Includes long weekend rucks
  • This training plan is one of the 250+ Plans included with an Athlete’s Subscription.

 

Description

Intense, 10-week training plan specifically designed to train athletes for the GORUCK Selection event.

This is a 6 day/week training plan which includes multiple 2-a-days, as well as long weekend rucks (up to 20 miles). The plan demands a significant time commitment to complete. The plan includes a 2-week taper, and is designed to be completed the 10 weeks directly prior to your event start date.

This is Version 2 of the plan, updated in December  2022.

 

Most weeks you’ll train Monday through Saturday and take Sundays off.

This is our 3rd Version of the GORUCK Selection plan, and includes specific training progression for the initial GoRuck Selection PFT (push ups, situps, 5 mile run, 12-mile Ruck @ 45#).

This plan is “sport-specific” to the specific fitness demands of GoRuck Selection – specifically rucking. You’ll ruck up to 3 days/week and run 2-3 days/week. It also includes:

  • Testing and progressive training for the GoRuck Selection Physical Fitness Test (GRSPFT)
  • Focused upper body strength training
  • Weekly total body strength training in a weight room
  • Step-ups for hiking uphill, and Sandbag Getups for work capacity, mental fitness, and core strength
  • Intense core, mobility, and stabilizer strength training for durability
  • DOT Drills for ankle and knee durability

 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • Fully equipped weight room
  • GPS-enabled Stop Watch with repeating countdown timer (Garmin Forerunner 10 is recommended )  A GPS enabled watch will make measuring run and ruck distances much easier.
  • 60# Sandbag
  • ALICE Pack or same ruck you will use at selection, 40-60# of filler.

 

COMMON QUESTIONS

What if I miss a day?
Begin where you left off when you return to training. This program is progressed – each session builds upon the prior session – so don’t skip a session or skip around. Follow the training sessions in order, regardless.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run/Ruck Calculator is listed as an exercise.

What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.

Can I see sample training? 
Yes. Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.

How do I access the plan?
Access is online, via username and password. You can log in either through our website or through our app (Mtn Tactical Fitness) available for IOS and Android.

Can I print out sessions to take to the gym?
Yes – you can print a week of programming at a time.

More Questions? Email: coach@mtntactical.com

 

DISCLAIMER
Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your physician to ensure that you are in proper health. Physical training contains inherent risks including, but not limited to, muscle strains, tears, physical and bodily injury up to and including death. This training program is not meant to provide medical advice; you should obtain medical advice from your private health care practitioner. If you are unable to assume these risks then you should not engage in this training program. No liability is assumed by Mountain Tactical Institute, Inc, its owners or employees, and you train at your own risk. Mountain Tactical Institute makes no warranty, express or implied, of any kind in connection with this training program.

Required Equipment


  • Fully equipped weight room

  • GPS-enabled Stop Watch with repeating countdown timer (Garmin Forerunner 10 is recommended )  A GPS enabled watch will make measuring run and ruck distances much easier.

  • 60# Sandbag

  • ALICE Pack or same ruck you will use at selection, 40-60# of filler.


 

Sample Training

Below is the entire first week of programming from the plan:

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SESSION 1 AM
Obj: Assessment (GoRuck Selection PFT - GRSPFT)

Warm up:
3 Rounds

  • 2x DOT Drill
  • 8x Push-Ups
  • 10x Sit-Ups
  • 200m Run
  • Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) 2 min. Max Push-Ups
Rest 5-10 Minutes

(2) 2 min. Max Sit-Ups
Rest 5-10 Minutes

(3) 5-Mile Run (timed)

SESSION 1 PM
Obj: GRSPFT Ruck Assessment

Training:

(1) 8-mile Ruck for time.

Load: 45# + food and water

RECORD FINISH TIME

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Below is the entire first week of programming from the plan:

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SESSION 1 AM
Obj: Assessment (GoRuck Selection PFT - GRSPFT)

Warm up:
3 Rounds

  • 2x DOT Drill
  • 8x Push-Ups
  • 10x Sit-Ups
  • 200m Run
  • Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) 2 min. Max Push-Ups
Rest 5-10 Minutes

(2) 2 min. Max Sit-Ups
Rest 5-10 Minutes

(3) 5-Mile Run (timed)

SESSION 1 PM
Obj: GRSPFT Ruck Assessment

Training:

(1) 8-mile Ruck for time.

Load: 45# + food and water

RECORD FINISH TIME

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SESSION 2
Obj: Step-up Assessment

Training:

(1) 600x Step-ups @ 40# (timed)

RECORD YOUR TIME

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SESSION 3
Obj: Core/Upper Body Assessment

Warm up:
4 Rounds

  • 3x Pull ups
  • 5x Bench Press (95, 115, 135, 165)
  • 10x Situps
  • Instep Stretch
  • Lat + Pec Stretch

Training:

(1) Bodyweight Bench Press for Reps

(2) Max Pull ups at Bodyweight + 25#

(3) 10 Minute Sandbag Getups @ 60#, for Reps

RECORD YOUR SCORES

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SESSION 4
Obj: Heavy Ruck Assessment

Training:

(1) 6-Mile Heavy Ruck for Time

Load: 60# + food and water

RECORD YOUR TIME

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SESSION 5
Obj: GRSPFT Work (Use Session 1 results)

Warm up:
3 Rounds
2x DOT Drill
8x Push-Ups
10x Sit-Ups
200m Run
Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) 4 Rounds, every 60 sec.
30% of max reps Pushups,then immediately...
Max reps Push-ups in 60 sec.

(2) 4 Rounds, every 60 sec.
30% of max reps Sit-ups then ...
Max reps Sit-ups in 60 sec.

(3) 2 Rounds
Run 1.5 miles at Interval Pace based on SESSION 1 5-mile Run Time

Rest 3 Minutes between runs

(5) 3 Rounds
Lat + Pec Stretch
Instep + Hip Flexor Stretch
Foam Roll legs

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SESSION 6

Obj: Rest Day

Obj: Step-up Assessment

Training:

(1) 600x Step-ups @ 40# (timed)

RECORD YOUR TIME

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SESSION 3
Obj: Core/Upper Body Assessment

Warm up:
4 Rounds

  • 3x Pull ups
  • 5x Bench Press (95, 115, 135, 165)
  • 10x Situps
  • Instep Stretch
  • Lat + Pec Stretch

Training:

(1) Bodyweight Bench Press for Reps

(2) Max Pull ups at Bodyweight + 25#

(3) 10 Minute Sandbag Getups @ 60#, for Reps

RECORD YOUR SCORES

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SESSION 4
Obj: Heavy Ruck Assessment

Training:

(1) 6-Mile Heavy Ruck for Time

Load: 60# + food and water

RECORD YOUR TIME

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SESSION 5
Obj: GRSPFT Work (Use Session 1 results)

Warm up:
3 Rounds

  • 2x DOT Drill
  • 8x Push-Ups
  • 10x Sit-Ups
  • 200m Run
  • Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) 4 Rounds, every 60 sec.

  • 30% of max reps Pushups,then immediately...
  • Max reps Push-ups in 60 sec.

(2) 4 Rounds, every 60 sec.

  • 30% of max reps Sit-ups then ...
  • Max reps Sit-ups in 60 sec.

(3) 2 Rounds

  • Run 1.5 miles at Interval Pace based on SESSION 1 5-mile Run Time
  • Rest 3 Minutes between runs

(5) 3 Rounds

  • Lat + Pec Stretch
  • Instep + Hip Flexor Stretch
  • Foam Roll legs

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SESSION 6

Obj: Rest Day

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We’ve developed selection-specific training plans for Canadian, UK, Australian and German Special Forces Selections and worked with individual military personnel from Scandinavia, South, and Central America.

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Our work on defining what it means to be a Quiet Professional has had penetrating influence and driven healthy conversations with both mountain and tactical professionals.

 

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– Rob Shaul, Founder

 


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By Rob Shaul

I received notes frequently from athletes hesitant to purchase a subscription or training plans asking me to sell them on why they should make the purchase.

While I understand the question, I’m not a salesman – so I can’t put a hard sale on anyone for our programming.

I can tell them the process we go through to design our programming.

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.

Then we test the cycle on ourselves and our lab rats here in Wyoming. We document, note what works and doesn’t work, re-assess, and make changes and modifications.

Then we publish the programming in the form of one of our plans or as part of our subscription daily training sessions for tactical and mountain athletes.
We don’t stop there – our daily programming is the “tip of the spear” for our programming evolution. We use these sessions to learn and make continuous improvement.

As we learn more and improve, we go back, and update the sport-specific training plans on the website. For example, we’re currently on Version 5 of our Ruck Based Selection Training Plan and Version 3 of our Dryland Ski Training Plan and Version 4 of our Big Game Back Country Hunting Training Plan.

We understand our programing isn’t cheap, but we believe it’s a great value. The $79 for the Ruck Based Selection Training Plan, and $39 for the Dryland Ski Training Plan reflect the, research, work, innovative theory, iteration, testing and feedback we’ve put in and received to make these plans effective.

All that matters for us is outside performance, and we feel strongly that Our Stuff Works in the real world.

Here’s our guarantee:

1) Individual Training Plan Purchase:
If you purchase an individual training plan, follow it as prescribed before your season/event/pft/selection, and if you don’t feel you were physically ready for your season/event/pft/selection, and/or didn’t see dramatic improvements in your early season performance, we’ll refund your money, no questions asked.

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If you purchase an Athletes’ Subscription, follow the training sessions as prescribed, and are not satisfied with the quality of the programming, notify us within 30 days of purchase, and we’ll refund your money, no questions asked.

Questions?
Email: rob@mtntactical.com

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Do you have any reviews or testimonials from athletes who have used your Athlete’s Subscription
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What Equipment is Required?
Click the “Required Equipment” tab to find out what equipment is required for the specific plan you are interested in.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run and Ruck Calculators are listed as exercises.

What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.

Can I see sample training?
Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.
You are encouraged to do it before purchasing.

What if I have more questions?
Email rob@mtntactical.com

Testimonials

Wanted to take a quick second to send a thank you your way for your advice and programming that allowed me to accomplish a major goal of mine.  I completed the GORUCK HTL a few weeks back and I owe a lot of credit to you for helping me to prepare physically and mentally to take on this challenge.  Your programming enabled me to succeed during the PT test and continue through the physical aspects of the three events.  Across the board your programming made me feel strong throughout and also, I feel, made me more injury resistant.  Additionally, I think the nature of your training made me stronger mentally and allowed me to push through some of the darker times when I was tired, sore, and being asked to shoulder weight once again.  I would argue that your program not only allowed me to succeed in this, but it also made me a better and stronger team member and it is my hope that my level of preparedness helped me to be someone that enabled others to push beyond their perceived limits.  I say all that to say thank you for helping me to achieve this goal of mine and for helping me to be a stronger more capable team member able to contribute to the teams success. - M


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Hey Rob,
Thought I would give you an update on the Selection program.


I did not finish Selection, but felt as though I was definitely one of the more prepared (physically) individuals there.  At 46 years old, I withdrew as the #10 athlete at hour 20.  Within 30 minutes of my withdrawal, there were only 5 athletes remaining.


Selection is the real deal.  Very, very challenging.


Your program did an excellent job of preparing me physically.  I was one of the top athletes in the pushups (100) and sit-ups. (90).  My 5 mile run was in the top 10 and my 12 mile ruck was also top 10.  I followed your program to the letter and it helped me to progress from 55 sit-ups to 90 and keep my pushups strong throughout training.


If I could make any suggestion as to how I could have been more prepared would be to get some advice on training to compete with zero nutrition.  We received absolutely nothing and no electrolytes.  I did train with significantly reduced calories, but I was not prepared for the degree at which they restricted us.


Anyway, just thought you would like to know how it went.  Thanks for a great program!- T
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