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“Too much too soon.”- What is work capacity and how do we build it?
I remember my midback going in to spasm during a workout while I was trying to keep up with the experienced strength staff at a division one university. Even with the incredible leaders I have been...
Our Upcoming HERO Total Body Training Cycle
H olistic
E nergy System Training
R esilience
O ptimized
“A good periodization plan is a subtle trade-off between conflicting demands.”
-Science And Practice Of Strength Training
Holistic
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Threshold Training- Another Way
Anaerobic threshold is the point at which our body goes from using primarily the aerobic system for energy to using our anaerobic (or lactic) system. This is important for first responder/tactical ...
SOF Selection Break Down
Our selection programs are designed to put you on auto pilot for your preparation for whatever your next “job interview” is. Below is a simplified break down of some of the methods we use in our tr...
SWAT Selection Break Down
Our selection programs are designed to put you on auto pilot for your preparation for whatever your next “job interview” is. Below is a simplified break down of some of the methods we use in our tr...
Basic Energy Systems- Order Matters
The first thing I do when I teach a basic SWAT strength and conditioning course is I do a quick explanation of the energy systems of the human body. We don’t go into the weeds on the subject but it...
Contrast Training- Application For First Responders and Tactical Populations
“Speed kills but absolute speed kills absolutely.”
- Al Davis, Former NFL Head Coach of the Raiders
God blesses some people with natural speed and power. Honest high level strength coaches wi...
Training, Culture, and Progression
It has been a long time since gladiators would battle to the death for the entertainment of roaring crowds packed into a large Colosseum. We have certainly evolved beyond such practices as a societ...
It’s Not Just The Implement. It’s The Intent.
When we walk into the modern gym today, the options and tools at our disposal are almost endless. There can be a plethora of machines, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, chains, etc...and the...