8-week army ranger prep program

Ranger School Training Plan

$79.00

  • 8-Week, 6x day/week plan designed to prepare you for the rigors of Ranger School
  • Assessment-based plan automatically scales to your incoming fitness level
  • Includes specific, focused training for the updated Ranger Physical Assessment (RPA) and 12-Mile Ruck training efforts
  • Complete this plan the 8 weeks directly before Ranger School
  • This is Version 6 of the plan, updated May 2025.

Description

The following ranger prep program is a very intense, sport-specific 8-week program is specifically designed to prepare athletes for Ranger School. The plan includes a  taper, and is designed to be completed the 8 weeks directly prior the start of RAP week.

This is Version 6 of the plan, updated May 13, 2025 to reflect and prepare for the recent changes to the RPA. If you have updates or info as the fitness testing protocols adjust, please email: emmett@mtntactical.com.

UPDATED RANGER PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT

The following MUST be completed within 12 Minutes and 30 Seconds with students wearing the standard Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and boots:
– 800m Run
– Scale 1x 6ft Wall
– 50m Movement drill: 3- 5 Second Rush
– 50-meter farmer’s carry consisting of two five-gallon water cans weighing 40 pounds each
– 16x 40# Sandbag lifts to 68 inch platform
– 100m 90# SKEDCO Drag
– 800m Run

Students will have 25 minutes to change into their physical fitness uniform and Rest. Students then MUST run four miles within 32 minutes. After the run, soldiers will perform six strict chin-ups.

EXERCISE NOTES

If you do not have a 6ft wall to train on, substitute 3x Burpees
If you do not have a SKEDCO, substitute a sled or tire – Adjust load and implement to match resistance of a 90# SKEDCO drag. Surface will affect feel — e.g., wet turf will slide easier than dry grass or rough asphalt. Goal is to be able to jog backward. Use a rope or handles for the drag — don’t wrap it around your body. You need to be able to grip and move, not just tow passively.

PROGRAM APPROACH

Statics have shown that 75%+ of Ranger School Candidates who make it through RAP week successfully complete Ranger School and earn a tab. Accordingly, this training plan is instensely focused on the fitness demands of RAP week, including:

– Ranger Physical Assessment : You’ll take the RPA eight times over the course of your plan, every Tuesday, and complete follow-on, RPA-specific progressed programming consisting of AMRAP circuits.
– High volume bodyweight calisthenics combined with sprint-based work capacity for the “smokers” you’ll experience between RAP week events.
– High volume Running and Rucking
– 12-MIle Ruck for Time with 60# at the end of RAP Week. You’ll Ruck every Saturday in this plan, working your way up to 12 miles, which you’ll complete twice on successive Saturdays following bodyweight strength endurance work.
– Long days of constant movement – you’ll complete 2x, 2-a-Days per week, plus Saturdays will be a long with a long ruck following bodyweight strength endurance work.

To successfully complete this ranger prep program you’ll need to make training for selection a priority during your work day.

CHANGES FROM V5

  • Adapted to new RPA tasks including the 6ft wall scale and 100m SKEDCO Drag.
  • Training specifically targeting the SKEDCO drag and 6ft wall scale.
  • Athletes now take the full RPA every other week.
  • Training sessions include AMRAP circuits built around the movements featured in the new RPA. These circuits follow a progression to increase speed, efficiency, and capacity in each exercise.
  • Each AMRAP session is followed by 800m runs to simulate the running demands of the RPA under fatigue, improving both pace and recovery ability.
  • Athletes complete two 2-mile efforts at threshold pace per week. This targets aerobic capacity and muscular endurance to prepare for the 4-mile run in the assessment.

WHAT THIS RANGER PREP PROGRAM DOESN’T TRAIN

  • Swimming, specifically the Combat Swimming Assessment. We recommend you complete this on your own at least once, on a Monday, prior to RAP Week, including swimming in ACUs.
  • Orienteering. The plan includes significant rucking volume, but the focus is on passing the 12-Mile RAP week ruck event. We recommend you practice you orienteering skills during Monday rest days.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Here is the Weekly Schedule for Weeks 2-8, Week 1 begins Monday with the RPA 

  • Monday: Recovery Run
  • Tuesday: 2-A-Day: AM – RPA or RPA Progression ;  PM – Calisthenic “Smoker”
  • Wednesday: Lower Body Strength Endurance, Chassis Integrity, 2-Mile Run Threshold Pace
  • Thursday: 2-A-Day RPA Progression, Ruck Run
  • Friday: Lower Bodyweight Strength Endurance, Chassis Integrity, Moderate Pace Run
  • Saturday: Upper Body Strength, Long Ruck (6-12 miles)
  • Sunday: Rest or Orienteering Practice, Optional Combat Swimming Assessment

COMMON QUESTIONS

What if I have less then 8 weeks before I start Ranger School?
Still start at the beginning of this training plan anyway. Skip to Week 8the week directly before Ranger School.

What if I have more than 8 weeks before I start Ranger School?
Email coach@mtntactical.com and ask for guidance.

What if I can’t handle the training volume at first?
Building stamina and resilience is a key training goal of this plan, and physical and mental stamina is also key to completing Ranger School. If you can’t handle the training volume at first, its better to cut training sessions short, rather than take unscheduled rest days..

Unfamiliar Exercises? Questions?
Check out our exercise library to see unfamiliar exercises.

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

Required Equipment

- Ruck you will use at selection
- 60# of filler
- 10# Rubber Rifle, 10# Sledge Hammer, or 10# Dumbbell to carry while you ruck
- 5-mile track or trail
- 12-mile track or trail
- 60# Sandbag. You can purchase one by clicking here.
- Sled/Tire to Drag

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- GPS Watch (Garmin Forerunner 10 is the best) for rucking and running distances
- Stopwatch (Timex IronMan Triathlon is the best) for 60 sec. PFT intervals

Sample Training

SESSION 1 – Monday: 2-a-Day

OBJ: Ranger Physical Assessment #1, Work Capacity/Bodyweight Strength Endurance
Uniform: ACUs and Boots

Warm Up
3 Rounds:

  • 5x In-Place Lunges

  • 5x Hand Release Push-ups

  • Run 100m

  • Instep Stretch

  • Lat + Pec Stretch

Training – AM Session: Ranger Physical Assessment #1

  • 800m Run

  • 3x Burpees

  • 50m Movement Drill – 3x Burpees

  • 50m Farmers Carry – 40# each hand – 5 gallon water jugs preferred, but two dumbbells will work

  • 15x Sandbag Lift to 60" – 40#

  • 100m 90lb SKEDCO Drag

  • 800m Run

  • RECORD FINISH TIME

If no access to a SKEDCO, substitute a sled or tire. Adjust load and implement to match resistance of a 90lb SKEDCO drag. Use rope or handles for the drag. You need to be able to grip and move, not just tow passively.

Transition
Rest 25 Minutes and change into PT Uniform

4-Mile Run and Chin Ups

  • Run 4 Miles for time – RECORD FINISH TIME

  • 6x Chin Up – Chest to bar at top, full elbow extension at bottom. No bullshit.

PM SESSION: Bodyweight Endurance, Work Capacity
Uniform: ACUs, Boots

3 Rounds:

  • 5x Walking Lunges

  • 5x Hand Release Push Ups

  • Instep Stretch

  • Lat + Pec Stretch

20 Minute Grind

  • 3x Push Ups

  • 3x Hand Release Push Ups

  • 3x Clapping Pushups

  • 3x Pull Ups

  • 2x Mixed Grip Pull Ups

  • 2x Chin Ups

  • 3x In-Place Lunges

  • 3x Walking Lunges

  • 3x Jumping Lunges

  • Run 200m

Grind = Work steadily, not frantically. Repeat through exercises for 20 minutes. Do not stop to rest.

SESSION 2 – Tuesday

OBJ: Lower Body Strength, Chassis Integrity, Threshold Run
Uniform: PT Gear

Warm Up

  • 3x Squat

  • 3x Box Squat

  • 10x Ecc. Push Up

  • 10x Ecc. Sit Ups

  • Instep Stretch

Training
2 Rounds:

  • 1 Min Leg Blaster

  • Rest 30 Seconds

  • 8x Sandbag Get-Up – 60#

  • 8x Sandbag Cross Clean – 60#

  • 50m Sandbag Zercher Carry – 60#

  • 5x Ankle to Bar

Grind = Work steadily, not frantically. No rest between exercises. Pace yourself.

Run 2 Miles – Threshold Pace
Threshold Pace = Fastest possible without straining

1 Round Recovery

  • Foam Roll Complex 2

SESSION 3 – Wednesday: 2-a-Day

OBJ: RPA Progression, Ruck Run
Uniform: ACUs and Boots

Warm Up
3 Rounds:

  • 5x In-Place Lunges

  • 2x Prone to Sprint

  • Instep Stretch

  • Lat + Pec Stretch

Training – AMRAP 15 Minutes

  • 3x Burpee Pull Up

  • 100m Farmers Carry – 40# each hand

  • 15x Sandbag Lift to 60" – alternate sides

  • 100m 90lb SKEDCO Drag

  • 3x Chin Up

AMRAP = As Many Rounds As Possible
If no SKEDCO, substitute tire/sled as described in Session 1.

2 Rounds Recovery

  • 800m Run – Threshold Pace

  • Rest 5 Minutes

1 Round Recovery

  • Hip Flexor Stretch

  • Instep Stretch

  • Pigeon Stretch

PM SESSION: Ruck Run
Uniform: ACUs, Boots

Ruck

  • Ruck Run 3 Miles – 60# Ruck + 10# Sledge, rubber rifle or dumbbell

  • 37 Minute Time Limit – Ruck run or trot/jog

1 Round Recovery

  • Hip Flexor Stretch

  • Instep Stretch

  • Pigeon Stretch

SESSION 4 – Thursday

OBJ: Lower Body Strength, Chassis Integrity, Moderate Run
Uniform: PT Gear

Warm Up

  • 5x Squat

  • 5x Box Squat

  • 10x Ecc. Push Ups

  • Instep Stretch

  • Lat + Pec Stretch

Training

  • 2 Rounds

    • 1 Min Leg Blaster

    • Rest 30 Seconds

    • 8x Sandbag Step Up – 40#

    • 5x Sandbag Clean + Press – 40#

    • 20x Sandbag SL RDL – 40#

Grind style. Pace yourself, do not stop to rest.

Run 3 Miles – Moderate Pace
Moderate = Comfortable but not easy

1 Round Recovery

  • Foam Roll Legs, Low Back

SESSION 5 – Friday

OBJ: Upper Body Strength, Ruck Run
Uniform: ACUs, Boots
This is a long training session. Try not to split up. If you have to, do the Ruck Run in the PM.

Warm Up
3 Rounds:

  • 5x In-Place Lunges

  • 5x Push Ups

  • 2x Pull Ups

  • Instep Stretch

  • Lat + Pec Stretch

Training

  • Hand Release Push Ups: Max Reps in 2 Minutes

  • Pull Ups: Max Reps – No time limit, stay on bar.

  • 5 Rounds, Every 90 Seconds:

    • 30% Max Hand Release Push Up

  • 5 Rounds, Every 90 Seconds:

    • 30% Max Pull Up

Faster you finish, the more rest you get before next round begins

Ruck Run

  • Ruck Run 6 Miles – 60# Ruck + 10# Sledge, rubber rifle or dumbbell

  • 1:15 Time Limit – Ruck run or trot/jog

1 Round Recovery

  • Hip Flexor Stretch

  • Instep Stretch

  • Pigeon Stretch

SESSION 6 – Saturday

OBJ: Recovery Run

Warm Up

  • None listed

Training

  • Recovery Run: 4 Miles at Easy Pace
    “Easy” = You can speak in full sentences while moving

2 Rounds Recovery

  • Instep Stretch

  • Frog Stretch

Testimonials






"Just wanted to drop you an email because I was going through some old stuff and I saw this. Followed your advice - crushed Ranger School that time. Thanks for all the help man, your stuff kicks ass!"






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"Good work with the Ranger Preparation Program. I used it prior to going to Ft. Bragg’s Pre-Ranger with enough success to make it to Ranger School where it allowed me to succeed at RAP week with no worries. The lunges were also much appreciated in Mountain Phase, just the mental aspect of knowing I’ve done thousands of lunges in the months leading up to those mountains made things easier."



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"I just spoke with a soldier that completed the v3 training and recently graduated Ranger school. He is in the process of mobilizing so I wanted to share what he told me in regards to the program:


The rucking was paramount to the training. He went straight-through and he mentioned that he didn't start to fall off until the beginning of the Florida FTX. While in school, you'll notice Ranger students have to get on the ground and strap up the ruck in order to even get the ruck on. His strength wasn't sapped, so he was able to pick the ruck off the ground and get up get ready to move. This may not seem like a big deal, but if you're the last one up before a movement or slower than everyone else, it does get noticed and will affect your peer ratings. The less tired you are, the more you can contribute. HUGE FACTOR!


He added mountain climbers to the work capacity based off of what I told him. Before you move into Darby, you do these in these in gravel in the company training areas. It is absolute murder on your hands.


You also do something called "Y Squats". They are a smoker but he said it wasn't an issue because of your programming.


Last thing he mentioned was how most of his squad asked him how he prepared, and mentioned the programming from your team. They all went off of the RTB's programming which got them through Darby and then most of them were sucking starting out in Mountains. He definitely believed that your programming is what got him through the school in a first time go.


So, thank you so much for everything Rob. He's a stud but that will only get you so far. We now have 2(!) Ranger-qualified soldiers with your help."





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"I want to note that I followed your Ranger program leading up to the course. I made it straight through with no injury.  I owe this to MTIs programming.  So thank you again. RLTW"


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"Really love the website and training plans. I used the Ranger School prep plan and it got me through RAP week and the school straight through. I was very impressed how physically prepared I was by just following your plan and eating well. I use a combination of your plans now to make the PT plan for my platoon.  Last week my platoon scored a 276 average on the APFT… the BEST in the entire battalion.  So thank you all for your hard work in putting all these plans together."



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"I just wanted to thank you for the years of knowledge I’ve been getting from you guys. I used the rasp plan with success a few years ago and then used many other plans in between and I followed the ranger school plan as much as I was able to before going to school. I went straight through with no recycles and even met some guys there that we’re talking about rob Shaul and caught my attention. They followed your programming and did the same thing. I’m with first ranger battalion, 75th ranger regiment"

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First and foremost, I'm in the National Guard so I required RTAC before Ranger school. So, my experience is a bit different than most (IBOLC, Ranger Regiment, MCCC, etc). Prior to the Ranger training program, I already had completed the Valor program which gave me a nice base of fitness due to the 3 mile interval rucks and added running. I started the Ranger School training program 9 weeks before the start of the school (this was when the program was only 7 weeks). I doubled up on Week 4 and Week 5 since I had a little extra time. During Week 7, I did a lot of "active recovery" with walking and swimming. I believe this week was the most important..I also upped my diet so I could gain some "healthy" fat.

 


I initially tested at the following numbers:


PU: 57 (these are to "Ranger standard"...arms completely locked out, chest tapping the ground, back up at the pace of a metronome. Slow and methodical.)

SU: 64 (also performed at perfect standard)

2 mile: 31:20

Pull-Ups: 10 (perfect, all the way down...even disengaging my lats so I knew they were to standard)



12 mile: 2:25


After the assessment I was pretty wiped out due to the 12 mile ruck. It's definitely normal because rucking sucks ass anyway.




I finished the program at the following numbers:


PU: 72 (this is without stopping during the 2 minutes, slow and steady)

SU: 80

2 mile: 30:15

Pull-Ups: 18

12 mile: 1:55 (I was at an airborne shuffle the entire time)


I reported to RTAC in January 2018 and graduated Ranger school in April. There were a couple of things that the RTAC cadre loved that wasn't in the Ranger programming:



1. Mountain Climbers

 - We did these more than push-ups

2. Hill Sprints

 - The infamous "tab runs" in RTAC were you run down a large hill, touch a Ranger tab and spring back up the hill.

3. Flutter Kicks



 - You do have these in the programming but I strongly suggest if you can go over the prescribed # in the Ranger program do it because you do a shit load of them.

I had 2 days between RTAC and Ranger.  Not much time recover but I definitely lived it up with food and some active recovery. As for RAP week I had no issues. I completed the ruck march in 2:28 and received a Major Plus for finishing before 2:30. A tip is to have 1 duffel bag filled with all of your clothes and use it to prop up your feet with the 1-2 hours of sleep you get each night prior to the ruck. It'll help a lot.







I want to touch on a few things that I loved during the programming and a couple of things that I changed:


1. Mountain climbers during the Work Capacity

 - RTAC and Darby cadre preferred these

2. 2 mile intervals

 - After about 4 weeks of the interval training, I started to remove them and used that time for rucking.

3. Mobility work



 - The program does a wonderful job of hitting this. But, it's definitely worth stressing.




Other than that, I suggest the program to any and every one. Just a reminder, I did the v1, not v2, so I'm not sure what has changed.


Thanks for everything, Rob.

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I just graduated Ranger School after 62 days and I would like to take a moment to thank both you and your team for helping to make that happen. I have been using your programs since December, 2016. Following a knee surgery in May, I used the post rehab leg injury training, Valor, Resilience, Gratitude, and finally the Ranger School plan to get me in the physical shape necessary to finish at the top of my class in IBOLC and spend the least amount of time in Ranger School. Specifically, I felt that the heavy focus on Chassis Integrity and durability work helped me move through without issue while many of my peers complained about their knees and backs. I look forward to starting your Afghanistan pre-deployment plan in preparation for my unit’s upcoming rotation overseas, as well as more of the school-specific plans as I progress in my career. Thank you again!

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Rob,
Just graduated from Ranger school today. I just want to tell you that following your planning was something that settled me up for success.
I just med recicle Darby because one level 2 ankle sprain but I was able to recover in 2 weeks and be back on the game going straight through the end.
Awesome plans and insight.

RLTW

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I wanted to say thank you.I just graduated from Ranger School on Friday. I used your plan and had no issues. I felt like I was in the best possible shape I could be and think your program was critical to me earning my tab. I cannot thank you enough. What program and/or advice do you have for me getting back in shape. I really am not too broken down, but at this point I am out of shape except for rucking.  Thanks again.

-T, July 2016

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Rob,


First I wanted to write kudos to you on your ranger school prep plan. Before I went to ranger school I wrote you asking about the difference between your plan and the Official RTB plan. I ended up using your plan and I definitely had positive results. Ranger, though not easy, would have been harder without your plan. - V


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Rob,

I just completed Ranger School. I used your Ranger school prep program to get ready for the course. It definitely prepared me for both pre-ranger and ranger school itself. The sandbag get-ups, in my opinion, were the most helpful, due to all the time spent under a ruck. Thank you for your time and help.

-F

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Rob ,

I just wanted to take a quick minute and thank you for your programming.  I just recently graduated Ranger school.  I used your Ranger school prep program and let me say it is spot on.  I don’t feel like there is anything else out there that could prepare you as well as this program.  While going through the program I wondered if I was doing enough or too much but once I got to school I saw that you definitely studied what would physically prepare you to complete the course.  I will say that most beneficial aspect of your program is the sandbag getups.  When you are humping a 100# plus ruck you need that core and lower back strength, not to mention the only want to successfully get that heavy of a pack on is to start from the seated position and get up.  I don’t know how many times I did that movement while in school but all the getups in the program sure helped.  Once my body began to fully break down I knew that I still had a little more to give because physically I was as prepared as I could be.  Again thank you so much and I look forward to getting back into shape.

- M

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Rob -

Just graduated Ranger School last week and I'm emailing you to send big time KUDOS to you for developing the Ranger School train up program. All I can say is that I'm 28 years old and followed your program to the letter (I completed the 6 week cycle about 3 times before I actually went to school...) and I went straight through the course without issue. The mountain phase in particular was not even close to as bad for me as it was for 90% of the other dudes out there and I have to credit your program for really helping me get my legs ready for the exceptional challenges. I really do believe that I had the endurance to go the distance... And even as I was losing pounds of body mass and muscle each week, I had the foundation and confidence to know that I could take the next step and keep moving.

- J.

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Just wanted to give you guys some feedback. I just completed Ranger school. I used the Ranger train up program twice prior to my original start date, then got delayed a month since the january class was overbooked and followed your operator pentathalon program. There wasn't a single day my legs felt the hurt that some other guys were feeling. I even volunteered to carry the heavier equipment on multiple long walks and the hike up Mount Hawk.

-T

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Rob-

I just completed Ranger School. I used your Ranger school prep program to get ready for the course. It definitely prepared me for both pre-ranger and ranger school itself. The sandbag get-ups, in my opinion, were the most helpful, due to all the time spent under a ruck. Thank you for your time and help.

-J

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I just graduated Ranger School and was able to make it through without any recycles. A large part of that I think is due to my training leading up to Ranger using your Ranger School prep program. The program did an excellent job of preparing my physically and mentally for the rigors of Ranger School. I cycled through it once before our Brigade level Ranger Assessment Program, then cycled through it again before going to RTAC at the WTC in Fort Benning. Thank you for all you all do, and the support you give to the military and law enforcement communities.

--B

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I would also like to give you all some kudos. I graduated Ranger School on Friday (17OCT) and was able to make it through without any recycles. A large part of that I think is due to my training leading up to Ranger using your Ranger School Prep program. The program did an excellent job of preparing my physically and mentally for the rigors of Ranger School. I cycled through it once before our Brigade level Ranger Assessment Program, then cycled through it again before going to RTAC at the WTC in Fort Benning. I would recommend that you somehow incorporate more flutterkicks into the workouts as they seemed particularly fond of them in Darby Phase. Also, for those of us who are time-constrained, if push comes to shove between a workout and a ruck march on the plan, always pick the ruck march. During Ranger School you spend so much time under a ruck that rucking will serve you best instead of lifting weights. For the rucks in the plan, since you have two per week, I would recommend having one be for time (i.e. to prep for the 12 miler that weighs about 50lbs) and then one that is for distance and at a heavier weight (i.e. 60-80lbs). After RAP week, I can't think of a time when we rucked with anything less than 60lbs (maybe through Darby if you didn't carry any squad equipment).

Just some thoughts and comments. All in all, I thought it was a great plan, and am still an avid fan of Military Athlete. Thank you for all you all do, and the support you give to the military and law enforcement communities.

-J

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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.

2) Athlete’s Subscription
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

COMMON QUESTIONS:

Do you have any reviews or testimonials from athletes who have used your Athlete’s Subscription
Yes. Click HERE.

Is it true you guarantee your stuff works?
Yes. 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.

How is MTI programming different than CrossFit?
This is a common question. Read our answer HERE.

You have a lot of competitors. Why should I choose MTI?
MTI is driven to improve mountain and tactical athletes’ mission performance and keep them safe. This emphasis and focus on mission performance sets us apart. Read about more that sets us apart HERE.

If I purchase a plan or subscription, how do I access the programming?
All of our plans are online, accessible via username and password.
You can log in through our →Website  or Mobile App →IOS and Android.

Do you have downloadable .pdf’s of the training plans?
No. But you can print the programming, by week, from your browser. You access individual training plans online via a username and password.

Do you have a mobile app?
Yes, we do. Available for IOS and Android.

What is the difference between purchasing an individual training plan, packet of plans or an Athlete’s Subscription?

  • Plan – Like purchasing the DVD of the first Star Wars movie. You own it forever, including any updates we make to the plan.
  • Packet – Like purchasing the DVD’s of all the Star Wars movies. You own them forever, including any updates we make to the plans.
  • Athlete’s Subscription – Like subscribing to Netflix. You get access to all 200+ plan in our library, but lose access if you unsubscribe.

If I purchase an Athletes Subscription Can I cancel on my own, anytime?
Yes.

Do I have to contact MTI to cancel or can I do it myself?
You can do it yourself. Instructions HERE.

If I purchase a subscription and have questions about where to start or what plans(s) to use for my goals, will you help?
Yes. We answer dozens of training questions from athletes weekly. Email coach@mtntactical.com.

If you add new plans or update existing plans after I subscribe will I have access to them?
Yes. We are continuously adding training plans and packets (2-5/month) and updating plans. With your subscription you’ll have access to all new plans, new courses and plan updates.

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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