Gym Closure Training Plan

$29.00

7 Week, 5-6 Day/Week limited equipment training plan designed athletes who’ve had a social distancing related gym closure.
Plan concurrently trains bodyweight strength, chassis integrity, endurance (run, ruck), work capacity and chassis integrity.
This training plan is one of the 200+ Plans included with an Athlete’s Subscription.

Description

This is an intense, 7-week, 6 day/week limited equipment training plan designed for athletes affected by a social distancing related gym closure.

This multi-modal training plan deploys bodyweight strength, multi-modal work capacity, single-mode endurance (run, ruck), and chassis integrity (core).

Equipment-wise, this plan requires a backpack or ruck with 45-pounds of filler and a pull up bar, rings, tree limb, door jam or anything else you can use for pull ups and chin ups. The 45# backpack will be used both rucking, step ups and as a poor-mans sandbag.

This is the first version of this plan, published March 16, 2020.

PROGRAMMING SPECIFICS

Strength – The Strength Programming in this plan focuses exclusively on bodyweight strength training. The plan deploys three types of bodyweight strength training: Assessment-Based, Volume-Based, and Flow.

Assessment-Based: 3x Exercises are assessed for max reps: In-Place Lunges, Hand Release Push Ups and Pull Ups. The follow-on progressions are based on the athletes’ assessment results, and the exercises are re-assessed mid-cycle, and the progressions reset.

Volume-Based: The plan uses simple volume progression for three exercises on Tuesday: Mini Leg Blasters, Bench Dips and Chin Ups.

Flow: Three separated bodyweight & backpack “Flow” circuits are deployed this cycle. Each circuit includes upper body pressing exercise(s), pulling exercise (including rope climbs) and lower body exercises. Progression is based on time – you’ll start at 20 minutes and extend to 30 minutes.

Endurance – Rucking, Running and “athlete’s choice” on Saturday’s optional endurance day. Home-based endurance options are included for those who can’t go for a run/ruck or bike rid.

Chassis Integrity – Trained two days/week.

Work Capacity – Multi-modal work capacity efforts extend 20+ minutes and include backpack, bodyweight strength, step ups and running.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday: Bodyweight Strength (Assessment-Based), Chassis Integrity
Tuesday: Body Strength (Volume Based), Work Capacity
Wednesday: Moderate Paced Ruck @ 45# Backpack (45-75 minutes) or home-based endurance
Thursday: Bodyweight Strength (Flow-Based), Chassis Integrity
Friday: Moderate Paced Run (45-75 minutes) or home-based endurance
Saturday: Optional Endurance, Athlete’s Choice, 60-90 minutes

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Backpack with 45# of filler
Pull Up Bar, rings, TRX, tree limb, door jam or anything else for pull ups. Be resourceful
16-18″ Step, box or bench for step ups
Jump Rope – if you’re stuck at home and can’t run or ruck

COMMON QUESTIONS

How long with the Training Sessions take?
45-90 Minutes. Gym work is designed to take 45-60 minutes. Weekday endurance days will extend to 75 minutes. Saturday optional endurance extends to 90 minutes

What does “4/8x” mean? How about “15/25#”?
The first number is for women, second is for men, both for reps, and loading. Examples:
4/8x Chin Ups = Women do 4x, Men do 8x
15/25# = Women use 15# (pounds), Men use 25# (pounds)

What Equipment is Required?

Backpack with 45# of filler
Pull Up Bar, rings, TRX, tree limb, door jam or anything else for pull ups. Be resourceful
16-18″ Step, box or bench for step ups
Jump Rope – if you’re stuck at home and can’t run or ruck

What if I miss a training day?
Ideally, you will train 5-6 days in a row, and take 1-2 full days off for rest. If for some reason miss a session, do not skip ahead. Start again where you left off and complete the sessions in order throughout the plan.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE.

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.

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

Backpack with 45# of filler

Pull Up Bar, rings, TRX, tree limb, door jam or anything else for pull ups. Be resourceful

16-18" Step, box or bench for step ups

Jump Rope - if you're stuck at home and can't run or ruck

Sample Training

Below is the First Week from this Training Plan:

MONDAY
SESSION 1
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity

Warm Up:

3 Rounds
8x Walking Lunges
5x Hand Release Push Ups
1x Pull Up
Instep Stretch
Lat + Pec Stretch

Training:

(1) Max Hand Release Push Ups in 90 Seconds

(2) Max In-Place Lunges in 120 Seconds

(3) Max Rep Pull Ups - no time limit, but you can only rest in the down, elbows locked position and both hands must remain on the pull up bar.

RECORD YOUR SCORES

(2) 4 Round Grind...
40% Hand Release Push Ups
40% In-Place Lunges
40% Pull Up

"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time.

(3) 15 Minute Grind
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# Backpack - Alternate shoulders each round.
5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack
10x Good Morning @ 45# Backpack

(4) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back

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TUESDAY
SESSION 2
Obj: Strength, Work Capacity

Warm Up:

3 Rounds
8x Walking Lunges
5x Hand Release Push Ups
10x Sit Ups
Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) 8 Round Grind ...
Mini Leg Blaster
4/8x Chin Ups
5/10x Bench Dips

"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time.

(2) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds as Possible)
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# Backpack - Alternate shoulders each round.
5x Burpees
20x Step Ups @ 45# Backpack

(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back

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WEDNESDAY
SESSION 3
Obj: Endurance

Training:

(1) 45 Minute Ruck @ 45# Backpack, Moderate Pace

Moderate = Comfortable but not easy

Stuck at home?

(1) 30 Minute Grind
50x Step Ups - unloaded
60 Second Jump Rope

"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time.

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THURSDAY
SESSION 4
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity

Warm Up:

3 Rounds
8x Walking Lunges
5x Hand Release Push Ups
1x Pull Up
Instep Stretch
Lat + Pec Stretch

Training:

(1) 20 Minute Grind …
3x Push Ups
3x Hand Release Push Ups
3x Clapping Push Ups, then…
1/2x Pull Ups
1/2x Mixed Grip Pull Ups
1/2x Chin Ups, then …
3x In-Place Lunges
3x Walking Lunges
3x Jumping Lunges

"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time.

(2) 15 Minute Grind
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# Backpack - Alternate shoulders each round.
5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack
10x Good Morning @ 45# Backpack

(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back

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FRIDAY
SESSION 5
Obj: Endurance

Training:

(1) 45 Minute Run, Moderate Pace

Moderate = Comfortable but not easy

Stuck at home?

(1) 30 Minute Grind
40x Step Ups - unloaded
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# Backpack - Alternate shoulders each round.
5x Burpees

"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time.

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SATURDAY
SESSION 6
Obj: Optional Endurance - Athlete's Choice

Training:

(1) 60 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#, Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy Pace

Easy = You can speak in full sentences.

Comments:

Endurance mode of choice today. It's up to the athlete.

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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.

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Questions?
Email: rob@mtntactical.com

COMMON QUESTIONS:

Do you have any reviews or testimonials from athletes who have used your Athlete’s Subscription
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How is MTI programming different than CrossFit?
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You have a lot of competitors. Why should I choose MTI?
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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

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