Mountain Tactical Institute
JACKSON, WYOMING
https://mtntactical.com
Gym Closure Training Plan
Overview
Programm Description
This is an intense, 7-wek, 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 16th, 2020.
Programming Specifics
STRENGTH - The strength programming in this plan focuses exclusively on bodyweight strength
trtaining. The plan deploys three types of bodyweight strength training: Assessment-based,
volume-based, and flow.
ASSESMENT-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 Saturdays optional endurance day.
Home-based endurance options are included for those who cannot 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.
REQUIERD 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´s 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 https://mtntactical.com/category/exercises/
What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines https://mtntactical.com/inside-strong-swift-durable/frequently-
asked-questions/#nutrition
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 1
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Endurance Obj: Optional Endurance -
Athlete's Choice
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 45 Minute Ruck @ 45# 3 Rounds (1) 45 Minute Run, Moderate Training:
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace 8x Walking Lunges Pace (1) 60 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups Moderate = Comfortable but not 1x Pull Up Moderate = Comfortable but not Pace
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch easy Instep Stretch easy
Lat + Pec Stretch Lat + Pec Stretch Easy = You can speak in full
Training: Stuck at home? Stuck at home? sentences.
Training: (1) 8 Round Grind ... Training:
(1) Max Hand Release Push Ups Mini Leg Blaster (1) 30 Minute Grind (1) 20 Minute Grind … (1) 30 Minute Grind Comments:
in 90 Seconds 4/8x Chin Ups 50x Step Ups - unloaded 3x Push Ups 40x Step Ups - unloaded Endurance mode of choice today.
5/10x Bench Dips 60 Second Jump Rope 3x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# It's up to the athlete.
(2) Max In-Place Lunges in 120 3x Clapping Push Ups, then… Backpack - Alternate shoulders
Seconds "Grind" = work steadily, not "Grind" = work steadily, not each round.
frantically through the exercises in frantically through the exercises in 1/2x Pull Ups 5x Burpees
(3) Max Rep Pull Ups - no time this circuit for the prescribed this circuit for the prescribed 1/2x Mixed Grip Pull Ups
limit, but you can only rest in the rounds or time. rounds or time. 1/2x Chin Ups, then … "Grind" = work steadily, not
down, elbows locked position and frantically through the exercises in
both hands must remain on the (2) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many 3x In-Place Lunges this circuit for the prescribed
pull up bar. Rounds as Possible) 3x Walking Lunges rounds or time.
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# 3x Jumping Lunges
RECORD YOUR SCORES Backpack - Alternate shoulders
each round. "Grind" = work steadily, not
(2) 4 Round Grind... 5x Burpees frantically through the exercises in
40% Hand Release Push Ups 20x Step Ups @ 45# Backpack this circuit for the prescribed
40% In-Place Lunges rounds or time.
40% Pull Up (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
(2) 15 Minute Grind
"Grind" = work steadily, not 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45#
frantically through the exercises in Backpack - Alternate shoulders
this circuit for the prescribed each round.
rounds or time. 5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack
10x Good Morning @ 45#
(3) 15 Minute Grind Backpack
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45#
Backpack - Alternate shoulders (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
each round.
5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack
10x Good Morning @ 45#
Backpack
(4) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 2
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 7 SESSION 8 SESSION 9 SESSION 10 SESSION 11 SESSION 12
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Endurance Obj: Optional Endurance -
Athlete's Choice
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 45 Minute Ruck @ 45# 3 Rounds (1) 45 Minute Run, Moderate Training:
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace 8x Walking Lunges Pace (1) 60 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups Moderate = Comfortable but not 1x Pull Up Moderate = Comfortable but not Pace
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch easy Instep Stretch easy
Lat + Pec Stretch Lat + Pec Stretch Easy = You can speak in full
Training: Stuck at home? Stuck at home? sentences.
Training: (1) 8 Round Grind ... Training:
(1) 6 Round Grind... Mini Leg Blaster (1) 30 Minute Grind (1) 20 Minute Grind … (1) 30 Minute Grind Comments:
50% Hand Release Push Ups 4/8x Chin Ups 50x Step Ups - unloaded 3x Push Ups 40x Step Ups - unloaded Endurance mode of choice today.
50% In-Place Lunges 5/10x Bench Dips 60 Second Jump Rope 3x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# It's up to the athlete.
50% Pull Up 3x Clapping Push Ups, then… Backpack - Alternate shoulders
"Grind" = work steadily, not "Grind" = work steadily, not each round.
Use SESSION 1 Max Rep Results frantically through the exercises in frantically through the exercises in 1/2x Pull Ups 5x Burpees
to Calculate your Reps for Part this circuit for the prescribed this circuit for the prescribed 1/2x Mixed Grip Pull Ups
(1) rounds or time. rounds or time. 1/2x Chin Ups, then … "Grind" = work steadily, not
frantically through the exercises in
(2) 15 Minute Grind (2) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many 3x In-Place Lunges this circuit for the prescribed
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# Rounds as Possible) 3x Walking Lunges rounds or time.
Backpack - Alternate shoulders 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# 3x Jumping Lunges
each round. Backpack - Alternate shoulders
5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack each round. "Grind" = work steadily, not
10x Good Morning @ 45# 5x Burpees frantically through the exercises in
Backpack 20x Step Ups @ 45# Backpack this circuit for the prescribed
rounds or time.
(4) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back oll (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
Legs, Low Back (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
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 3
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 13 SESSION 14 SESSION 15 SESSION 16 SESSION 17 SESSION 18
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Endurance Obj: Optional Endurance -
Athlete's Choice
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 60 Minute Ruck @ 45# 3 Rounds (1) 60 Minute Run, Moderate Training:
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace 8x Walking Lunges Pace (1) 75 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups Moderate = Comfortable but not 1x Pull Up Moderate = Comfortable but not Pace
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch easy Instep Stretch easy
Lat + Pec Stretch Lat + Pec Stretch Easy = You can speak in full
Training: Stuck at home? Stuck at home? sentences.
Training: (1) 9 Round Grind ... (1) 45 Minute Grind Training:
(1) 6 Round Grind... Mini Leg Blaster 50x Step Ups - unloaded (1) 25 Minute Grind … (1) 45 Minute Grind Comments:
60% Hand Release Push Ups 4/8x Chin Ups 60 Second Jump Rope 5x Sandbag Clean & Squat @ 40x Step Ups - unloaded Endurance mode of choice today.
60% In-Place Lunges 5/10x Bench Dips 45# Backpack 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# It's up to the athlete.
60% Pull Up "Grind" = work steadily, not Backpack - Alternate shoulders
"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in 3/5x Push Ups each round.
Use SESSION 1 Max Rep Results frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed 3/5x Pull Up 5x Burpees
to Calculate your Reps for Part this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time. 3/5x Bench Dips
(1) rounds or time. "Grind" = work steadily, not
4x Squat Jumps frantically through the exercises in
(2) 15 Minute Grind (2) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many 2x Jumping Lunges this circuit for the prescribed
5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# Rounds as Possible) 2x Burpee rounds or time.
Backpack - Alternate shoulders 20x Step Ups @ 45# Backpack
each round. Run 400m, Unloaded or 60 "Grind" = work steadily, not
5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack Second Jump Rope if stuck at frantically through the exercises in
10x Good Morning @ 45# home this circuit for the prescribed
Backpack rounds or time.
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
"Grind" = work steadily, not (2) 15 Minute Grind
frantically through the exercises in 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45#
this circuit for the prescribed Backpack - Alternate shoulders
rounds or time. each round.
5x Keg Lift @ 45# Backpack
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back oll 10x Good Morning @ 45#
Legs, Low Back Backpack
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 4
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 19 SESSION 20 SESSION 21 SESSION 22 SESSION 23 SESSION 24
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Endurance Obj: Optional Endurance -
Athlete's Choice
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 60 Minute Ruck @ 45# 3 Rounds (1) 60 Minute Run, Moderate Training:
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace 8x Walking Lunges Pace (1) 75 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups Moderate = Comfortable but not 1x Pull Up Moderate = Comfortable but not Pace
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch easy Instep Stretch easy
Lat + Pec Stretch Lat + Pec Stretch Easy = You can speak in full
Training: Stuck at home? Stuck at home? sentences.
Training: (1) 9 Round Grind ... (1) 45 Minute Grind Training:
(1) Max Hand Release Push Ups Mini Leg Blaster 50x Step Ups - unloaded (1) 25 Minute Grind … (1) 45 Minute Grind Comments:
in 90 Seconds 4/8x Chin Ups 60 Second Jump Rope 5x Sandbag Clean & Squat @ 40x Step Ups - unloaded Endurance mode of choice today.
5/10x Bench Dips 45# Backpack 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# It's up to the athlete.
(2) Max In-Place Lunges in 120 "Grind" = work steadily, not Backpack - Alternate shoulders
Seconds "Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in 3/5x Push Ups each round.
frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed 3/5x Pull Up 5x Burpees
(3) Max Rep Pull Ups - no time this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time. 3/5x Bench Dips
limit, but you can only rest in the rounds or time. "Grind" = work steadily, not
down, elbows locked position and 4x Squat Jumps frantically through the exercises in
both hands must remain on the (2) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many 2x Jumping Lunges this circuit for the prescribed
pull up bar. Rounds as Possible) 2x Burpee rounds or time.
20x Step Ups @ 45# Backpack
RECORD YOUR SCORES & Run 400m, Unloaded or 60 "Grind" = work steadily, not
COMPARE TO SESSION 1 Second Jump Rope if stuck at frantically through the exercises in
home this circuit for the prescribed
(4) 4 Round Grind... rounds or time.
40% Hand Release Push Ups (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
40% In-Place Lunges (2) 15 Minute Grind ...
40% Pull Up 20x Sit Ups
15/15 Standing Founder
"Grind" = work steadily, not 10x EOs
frantically through the exercises in 15/15 Kneeling Founder
this circuit for the prescribed
rounds or time. (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
(5) 15 Minute Grind ...
20x Sit Ups
15/15 Standing Founder
10x EOs
15/15 Kneeling Founder
(6) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 5
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 25 SESSION 26 SESSION 27 SESSION 28 SESSION 29 SESSION 30
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Endurance Obj: Optional Endurance -
Athlete's Choice
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 75 Minute Ruck @ 45# 3 Rounds (1) 75 Minute Run, Moderate Training:
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace 8x Walking Lunges Pace (1) 90 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups Moderate = Comfortable but not 1x Pull Up Moderate = Comfortable but not Pace
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch easy Instep Stretch easy
Lat + Pec Stretch Lat + Pec Stretch Easy = You can speak in full
Training: Stuck at home? Stuck at home? sentences.
Training: (1) 10 Round Grind ... (1) 60 Minute Grind Training:
(1) 6 Round Grind... Mini Leg Blaster 50x Step Ups - unloaded (1) 30 Minute Grind … (1) 60 Minute Grind Comments:
50% Hand Release Push Ups 4/8x Chin Ups 60 Second Jump Rope Sandbag Complex @ 45# 40x Step Ups - unloaded Endurance mode of choice today.
50% In-Place Lunges 5/10x Bench Dips Backpack 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# It's up to the athlete.
50% Pull Up "Grind" = work steadily, not Backpack - Alternate shoulders
"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically through the exercises in 3x Clapping Push Up each round.
Use SESSION 19 Max Rep frantically through the exercises in this circuit for the prescribed 3x Squat Jump 5x Burpees
Results to Calculate your Reps for this circuit for the prescribed rounds or time. 3x Burpee
Part (1) rounds or time. "Grind" = work steadily, not
1/3x Pull Up frantically through the exercises in
"Grind" = work steadily, not (2) 15 Minute AMRAP (As Many 1/3x Chin Up this circuit for the prescribed
frantically through the exercises in Reps as Possible) rounds or time.
this circuit for the prescribed Sandbag Getup & Run @ 45# "Grind" = work steadily, not
rounds or time. Backpack frantically through the exercises in
this circuit for the prescribed
(2) 15 Minute Grind ... (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back rounds or time.
20x Sit Ups
15/15 Standing Founder (2) 15 Minute Grind ...
10x EOs 20x Sit Ups
15/15 Kneeling Founder 15/15 Standing Founder
10x EOs
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back 15/15 Kneeling Founder
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 6
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 31 SESSION 32 SESSION 33 SESSION 34 SESSION 35 SESSION 36
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Endurance Obj: Optional Endurance -
Athlete's Choice
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 75 Minute Ruck @ 45# 3 Rounds (1) 75 Minute Run, Moderate Training:
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace 8x Walking Lunges Pace (1) 90 Minute Run, Ruck @ 45#,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups Hike, Bike,, or Row, Easy
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups Moderate = Comfortable but not 1x Pull Up Moderate = Comfortable but not Pace
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch easy Instep Stretch easy
Lat + Pec Stretch Lat + Pec Stretch Easy = You can speak in full
Training: Stuck at home? Stuck at home? sentences.
Training: (1) 10 Round Grind ... Training:
(1) 6 Round Grind... Mini Leg Blaster (1) 60 Minute Grind (1) 30 Minute Grind … (1) 60 Minute Grind Comments:
60% Hand Release Push Ups 4/8x Chin Ups 50x Step Ups - unloaded Sandbag Complex @ 45# 40x Step Ups - unloaded Endurance mode of choice today.
60% In-Place Lunges 5/10x Bench Dips 60 Second Jump Rope Backpack 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45# It's up to the athlete.
60% Pull Up Backpack - Alternate shoulders
"Grind" = work steadily, not "Grind" = work steadily, not 3x Clapping Push Up each round.
Use SESSION 19 Max Rep frantically through the exercises in frantically through the exercises in 3x Squat Jump 5x Burpees
Results to Calculate your Reps for this circuit for the prescribed this circuit for the prescribed 3x Burpee
Part (1) rounds or time. rounds or time. "Grind" = work steadily, not
1/3x Pull Up frantically through the exercises in
"Grind" = work steadily, not (2) 15 Minute AMRAP (As Many 1/3x Chin Up this circuit for the prescribed
frantically through the exercises in Reps as Possible) rounds or time.
this circuit for the prescribed Sandbag Getup & Run @ 45# "Grind" = work steadily, not
rounds or time. Backpack frantically through the exercises in
this circuit for the prescribed
(2) 15 Minute Grind ... (3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back rounds or time.
20x Sit Ups
15/15 Standing Founder (2) 15 Minute Grind ...
10x EOs 20x Sit Ups
15/15 Kneeling Founder 15/15 Standing Founder
10x EOs
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back 15/15 Kneeling Founder
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
Gym Closure Training Plan - Week 7
MONDAY TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY SATURDAY
SESSION 37 SESSION 38 SESSION 39 SESSION 40 SESSION 41 SESSION 42
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity Obj: Strength, Work Capacity Obj: Endurance
TOTAL REST TOTAL REST TOTAL REST
Warm Up: Warm Up: Training:
3 Rounds 3 Rounds (1) 30 Minute Ruck @ 45#
8x Walking Lunges 8x Walking Lunges Backpack, Moderate Pace,
5x Hand Release Push Ups 5x Hand Release Push Ups then immediately ...
1x Pull Up 10x Sit Ups
Instep Stretch Instep Stretch (2) 30 Minute Run, Moderate
Lat + Pec Stretch Pace
Training:
Training: (1) 10 Round Grind ... Moderate = Comfortable but not
(1) Max Hand Release Push Ups Mini Leg Blaster easy
in 90 Seconds 4/8x Chin Ups
5/10x Bench Dips Stuck at home?
(2) Max In-Place Lunges in 120
Seconds "Grind" = work steadily, not (1) 30 Minute Grind
frantically through the exercises in 40x Step Ups - unloaded
(3) Max Rep Pull Ups - no time this circuit for the prescribed 5x Sandbag Get Up @ 45#
limit, but you can only rest in the rounds or time. Backpack - Alternate shoulders
down, elbows locked position and each round.
both hands must remain on the (2) Run 2 Miles, Moderate Pace 5x Burpees
pull up bar.
(3) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back "Grind" = work steadily, not
RECORD YOUR SCORES & frantically through the exercises in
COMPARE TO SESSION 1 this circuit for the prescribed
AND 19 rounds or time.
(4) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back