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SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 7

Welcome back for Week 7 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program!

Click HERE to sign up for the Challenge!

Follow the links below to check out our previous posts in this series: Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6


Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 7!

Week 7 – The Program

Week 7 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 2 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 2 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 8 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Medicine Ball Squat Jump x 20
2-Dumbbell RDL + Dumbbell Row x 15
3-Dumbbell Thruster x 15
4-Get Ups x 8
5-Bicycle Abs x 15 each leg
6-Dumbbell Reverse Lunge x 10 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 6 rounds


Week 7 – Day 2: Low Intensity Steady State Cardio + Abs

Exercise #1
-Running OR Cycling OR Rowing OR Incline Walking
-Prescription – 35 minutes @ a moderate intensity

Exercise #2
-Ab Wheel OR Front Plank OR Hanging Knee Raise OR Situps
-Prescription – 8 minute density block

Week 7 – Day 3: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Strength
Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 2 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 2 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 8 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Goblet Squat x 10
2-Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
3-Pushups x 15
4-Lunges x 10 each leg
5-Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press x 10
6-Mountain Climber x 20 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 6 rounds

Week 7 – Day 4: Bonus Day

HIIT Circuit OR HIIT Cardio Sprints (pick one)

HIIT Circuit:
1-Sled Push x down and back
2-Farmers Carry x down and back
3-Dips x 10
4-Deep Squat Battling Rope (Alternating) x 30s
5-Tire Flip x 45s
6-Burpees x 10
7-Rest 90-120 seconds
x 7 rounds

OR

HIIT Cardio Sprints:
Exercise #1: Incline Running Sprints OR Cycling Sprints OR Rowing Sprints OR Flat Running Sprints
Prescription: 30 seconds sprint / 90 seconds rest x 13 rounds

Important Information

The updates, additions, and/or changes from Week 6 to Week 7 are found in bold. Particulars that are not in bold are the exact same prescription as last week. You will notice that for the strength movements volume has decreased, and for the circuits/conditioning, volume has increased. Since we are getting closer to the challenge, the training will get more specific each week. There are also no new exercises this week.

Happy Training, Folks!

Thanks for checking out Week 7 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and we will see you next week!

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 6

Welcome back for Week 6 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program!

Click HERE to sign up for the Challenge!

Follow the links below to check out our previous posts in this series: Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5


Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 6!

Week 6 – The Program

Week 6 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 8 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Medicine Ball Squat Jump x 20
2-Dumbbell RDL + Dumbbell Row x 15
3-Dumbbell Thruster x 15
4-Get Ups x 8
5-Bicycle Abs x 15 each leg
6-Dumbbell Reverse Lunge x 10 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 5 rounds


Week 6 – Day 2: Low Intensity Steady State Cardio + Abs

Exercise #1
-Running OR Cycling OR Rowing OR Incline Walking
-Prescription – 30 minutes @ a moderate intensity

Exercise #2
-Ab Wheel OR Front Plank OR Hanging Knee Raise OR Situps
-Prescription – 8 minute density block

Week 6 – Day 3: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Strength
Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 8 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Goblet Squat x 10
2-Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
3-Pushups x 15
4-Lunges x 10 each leg
5-Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press x 10
6-Mountain Climber x 20 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 5 rounds

Week 6 – Day 4: Bonus Day

HIIT Circuit OR HIIT Cardio Sprints (pick one)

HIIT Circuit:
1-Sled Push x down and back
2-Farmers Carry x down and back
3-Dips x 10
4-Deep Squat Battling Rope (Alternating) x 30s
5-Tire Flip x 45s
6-Burpees x 10
7-Rest 90-120 seconds
x 6 rounds

OR

HIIT Cardio Sprints:
Exercise #1: Incline Running Sprints OR Cycling Sprints OR Rowing Sprints OR Flat Running Sprints
Prescription: 30 seconds sprint / 90 seconds rest x 12 rounds

Important Information

The updates, additions, and/or changes from Week 5 to Week 6 are found in bold. Particulars that are not in bold are the exact same prescription as last week. You will notice that for the strength movements volume has decreased, and for the circuits/conditioning, volume has increased. Since we are getting closer to the challenge, the training will get more specific each week. There are also no new exercises this week.

Happy Training, Folks!

Thanks for checking out Week 6 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and we will see you next week!

Training Log 04/05/2020 – 04/11/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 42 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 489.25 Miles [Goal:1500]

04/05/2020
BW:175.4
–
REST – Other than Daily Walking

04/06/2020
BW:178.0
–
Comp Squat:
340×5
350×5
360×5
–
Comp Press:
135×5
140×5
145×5
–
Pendlay Row:
150×10
160×10
170×10
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 50,30,30,30,30
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
45×15
55×15
65×10 x 3 sets

04/07/2020
BW:176.2
–
Comp Deadlift:
355×5
365×5
375×5…Maybe a PR
–
Comp Bench:
230×5
235×5
242.5×5
–
3-0-3 Squat (no belt):
150×10
165×10
180×10
–
Inverted Skull Crusher:
BW x 25,15,15,15,15
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 25,15,10

04/08/2020
BW:176.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 30min (10.5 miles)
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 10 x 6 sets
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
40’s x 10 x 6 sets
–
Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
22.5’s x 10,10,10,10,9,8

04/09/2020
BW:176.8
–
Squat (no belt):
325×4
335×4
345×4
–
Slingshot Bench Press:
260×4
270×4
280×4
–
Close Grip Incline Bench Press:
130×10
140×10
145×10
–
Calf Raise:
DL x 25 x 4 sets; SL x 10 x 3 sets

04/10/2020
BW:177.6
–
Mid Shin Block Pull (no belt):
360×4
370×4
380×4
–
Close Grip Bench w/ Pause (no belt):
210×4
220×4
230×4
–
Romanian Deadlift (no belt):
195×10
210×10
225×10
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Red x 30 x 5 sets
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 25,15,10

04/11/2020
BW:176.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 30 minutes (10.3 miles)
–
Hanging Abs:
Toe To Bar x 5,5,5
Knee Raise x 5,5,5
[30s rest]
–
Dead Stop Chinups:
BW x 5 x 6 sets
[30s rest]
–
Single Arm Dumbbell Row:
50 x 8 x 6 sets
[30s rest]
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
50 x 10 x 6 sets
[30s rest]

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 5

Welcome back for Week 5 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program!

Click HERE to sign up for the Challenge!

Follow the links below to check out our previous posts in this series: Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 5!

Week 5 – The Program

Week 5 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 7 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Medicine Ball Squat Jump x 20
2-Dumbbell RDL + Dumbbell Row x 15
3-Dumbbell Thruster x 15
4-Get Ups x 8
5-Bicycle Abs x 15 each leg
6-Dumbbell Reverse Lunge x 10 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 4 rounds


Week 5 – Day 2: Low Intensity Steady State Cardio + Abs

Exercise #1
-Running OR Cycling OR Rowing OR Incline Walking
-Prescription – 30 minutes @ a moderate intensity

Exercise #2
-Ab Wheel OR Front Plank OR Hanging Knee Raise OR Situps
-Prescription – 7 minute density block

Week 5 – Day 3: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Strength
Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 7 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Goblet Squat x 10
2-Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
3-Pushups x 15
4-Lunges x 10 each leg
5-Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press x 10
6-Mountain Climber x 20 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 4 rounds

Week 5 – Day 4: Bonus Day

HIIT Circuit OR HIIT Cardio Sprints (pick one)

HIIT Circuit:
1-Sled Push x down and back
2-Farmers Carry x down and back
3-Dips x 10
4-Deep Squat Battling Rope (Alternating) x 30s
5-Tire Flip x 45s
6-Burpees x 10
7-Rest 90-120 seconds
x 5 rounds

OR

HIIT Cardio Sprints:
Exercise #1: Incline Running Sprints OR Cycling Sprints OR Rowing Sprints OR Flat Running Sprints
Prescription: 30 seconds sprint / 90 seconds rest x 11 rounds

Important Information

The updates, additions, and/or changes from Week 4 to Week 5 are found in bold. Particulars that are not in bold are the exact same prescription as last week. You will notice that for the strength movements volume has decreased, and for the circuits/conditioning, volume has increased. Since we are getting closer to the challenge, the training will get more specific each week. There are also no new exercises this week.

Happy Training, Folks!

Thanks for checking out Week 5 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and we will see you next week!

Training Log 03/29/2020 – 04/04/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 43 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 447.25 Miles [Goal:1500]

03/29/2020
BW:177.4
–
Assault Bike: 30 minutes – 9.5 miles
HIIT x Sprint / Recovery Ride x Reps
20 sec / 100 sec x 5 reps
15 sec / 105 sec x 5 reps
10 sec / 110 sec x 5 reps
–
Pullups:
BW x 8 x 5 sets
–
Hanging Oblique Crunch/Hollow Body Hold:
8/30s x 5 sets
–
Trap Bar Shrugs:
135×15 x 5 sets
–
Plate Hammer Curl:
45 x 25,20,15,15,15

03/30/2020
BW:175.4
–
Comp Squat:
350×1
385×1
405×1
425×1
–
Comp Press:
155×1
165×1
–
45 Degree Back Raise:
BW x 25,15,10
–
Pushup:
BW x 25,15,10

03/31/2020
BW:176.8
–
Comp Deadlift:
405×1
425×1
440×1
450×1 PR
–
Comp Bench:
275×1
290×1
–
Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat:
BW x 15 x 3 sets
–
Chinups:
BW x 15 x 3 sets

04/01/2020
BW:175.6
–
Assault Bike: 30 minutes – 10.1 miles
HIIT x 20s sprint / 100s recovery ride x 5 reps; 15s sprint / 105s recovery ride x 5 reps
LISS x 10min
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 25,15,10
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 35 x 3 sets
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
35 x 25,15,10
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 25,15,10

04/02/2020
BW:176.4
–
5-3-0 Squat (no belt):
225 x 5 x 4 sets
–
Close Grip Incline Bench:
155×1
175×1
190×1
200×1
215×1
–
Dips:
BW x 15 x 3 sets

04/03/2020
BW:175.4
–
Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handle):
Up to 375×5
–
Multi Grip Bench:
Up to 185×8
–
Multi Grip Bicep Curl:
45×25,15,10

04/04/2020
BW:176.2
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 30min [10.7 miles]
–
Circuit:
Toe to Bar x 8 reps
45lb Bicep Curl x 12 reps
Calf Raise x 25 reps
45 Degree Back Raise x 20 reps
60s rest
4 rounds
–
Neck Extensions:
15lb x 50 reps x 1 set

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 4

Source: EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Facebook

Welcome back for Week 4 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program!

Click HERE to sign up for the Challenge!

Follow the links below to check out our previous posts in this series: Week 1
Week 2
Week 3

Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 4!

Week 4 – The Program

Week 4 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 5 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 5 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 7 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Medicine Ball Squat Jump x 20
2-Dumbbell RDL + Dumbbell Row x 15
3-Dumbbell Thruster x 15
4-Get Ups x 8
5-Bicycle Abs x 15 each leg
6-Dumbbell Reverse Lunge x 10 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 3 rounds


Week 4 – Day 2: Low Intensity Steady State Cardio + Abs

Exercise #1
-Running OR Cycling OR Rowing OR Incline Walking
-Prescription – 25 minutes @ a moderate intensity

Exercise #2
-Ab Wheel OR Front Plank OR Hanging Knee Raise OR Situps
-Prescription – 7 minute density block

Week 4 – Day 3: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Strength
Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 5 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 5 working sets of 6 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 7 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Goblet Squat x 10
2-Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
3-Pushups x 15
4-Lunges x 10 each leg
5-Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press x 10
6-Mountain Climber x 20 each leg
7-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 3 rounds

Week 4 – Day 4: Bonus Day

HIIT Circuit OR HIIT Cardio Sprints (pick one)

HIIT Circuit:
1-Sled Push x down and back
2-Farmers Carry x down and back
3-Dips x 10
4-Deep Squat Battling Rope (Alternating) x 30s
5-Tire Flip x 45s
6-Burpees x 10
7-Rest 90-120 seconds
x 5 rounds

OR

HIIT Cardio Sprints:
Exercise #1: Incline Running Sprints OR Cycling Sprints OR Rowing Sprints OR Flat Running Sprints
Prescription: 30 seconds sprint / 90 seconds rest x 10 rounds

Important Information

The updates, additions, and/or changes from Week 3 to Week 4 are found in bold. Particulars that are not in bold are the exact same prescription as last week.

Exercise Demonstrations

Follow the links below for a video demonstration of each new exercise for this week. See previous posts for demonstrations of the other exercises.

Medicine Ball Squat Jump
Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press

Happy Training, Folks!

Thanks for checking out Week 4 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and we will see you next week!

Training Log 03/22/2020 – 03/28/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 36 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 404.25 Miles [Goal:1500]

03/22/2020
BW:177.6
–
Assault Bike:
HIIT x 30 Minutes (8.7 Miles)
(Sprint / Recovery Ride x Reps)
20s/100s x 5 reps
15s/105s x 5 reps
10s/110s x 5 reps
–
Band Assisted Pullups:
Red x 12,12,11,9,8,8
–
Hanging Oblique Crunch/Hollow Body Hold:
8 reps / 30s x 5 sets
–
Trap Bar Shrug:
20 reps x 60lb,80lb,100lb,100lb,100lb
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Blue (x2) x 25,20,20,20,15

03/23/2020
BW:177.4
–
Comp Squat:
315×6
350×1
385×1
315×6 x 3 sets
–
Comp Press:
135×4
150×1
160×1
135×4 x 5 sets
–
Dumbbell Incline Bench:
52.5’s x 14,14,14,12,12
–
Plate Hammer Bicep Curl:
45×15 x 5 sets

03/24/2020
BW:177.2
–
Comp Deadlift:
330×6
375×1
405×1
330×6 x 3 sets
–
Comp Bench:
225×6
260×1
275×1
225×6 x 3 sets
–
High Bar Squat:
135×10 x 5 sets
–
Barbell Skull Crusher:
55×15,15,12,12,12

03/25/2020
BW:176.4
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (33’59”)
–
Dumbbell Single Arm Row:
60 x 15,15,12,10,10
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 25,20,15,15,15
–
Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
30’s x 12,12,10,8,8
–
Side Plank x 45s x 3 sets
Calf Raise x 50 reps x 3 sets
Neck Extensions x 20lb x 30 reps x 3 sets
Done as circuit

03/26/2020
BW:176.6
–
2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
240×6
250×6
260×6 x 4 sets
–
Close Grip Incline Bench Press:
125×8
135×8
145×8
155×8 x 3 sets
–
Dips:
BW x 10 x 5 sets
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Blue (x2) x 25,20,20,20,20

03/27/2020
BW:177.4
–
2ct Pause Deadlift (no belt):
260×6
280×6
300×6 x 4 sets
–
2ct Pause Bench (no belt):
150×8
165×8
175×8
185×8 x 3 sets
–
Romanian Deadlift:
185×10 x 5 sets
*45s rest
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
35×30,25,20,15,15
*30s rest

03/28/2020
BW:176.4
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (33’37”)
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
52.5’s x 15,15,15,10,10
–
Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 15,10,8,8,8
–
Single Leg Calf Raise:
BW x 12 x 5 sets
–
Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension:
40 x 25,20,15,13,12
–
Neck Extension:
25 x 25,10,10

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 3

Which is more warped? The Warped Wall or SWAT Ofc. Sandullo’s smile?

Welcome back for Week 3 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program!

Click HERE to sign up for the Challenge!

Follow the links below to check out our previous posts in this series: Week 1
Week 2

Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 3!

Week 3 – The Program

Week 3 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 7 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 7 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 6 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Dumbbell RDL + Dumbbell Row x 15
2-Dumbbell Thruster x 15
3-Get Ups x 8
4-Bicycle Abs x 15 each leg
5-Dumbbell Reverse Lunge x 10 each leg
6-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 3 rounds


Week 3 – Day 2: Low Intensity Steady State Cardio + Abs

Exercise #1
-Running OR Cycling OR Rowing OR Incline Walking
-Prescription – 25 minutes @ a moderate intensity

Exercise #2
-Ab Wheel OR Front Plank OR Hanging Knee Raise OR Situps
-Prescription – 6 minute density block

Week 3 – Day 3: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Strength
Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 7 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 4 working sets of 7 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 6 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Goblet Squat x 10
2-Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
3-Pushups x 15
4-Lunges x 10 each leg
5-Mountain Climber x 20 each leg
6-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 3 rounds

Week 3 – Day 4: Bonus Day

HIIT Circuit OR HIIT Cardio Sprints (pick one)

HIIT Circuit:
1-Sled Push x down and back
2-Farmers Carry x down and back
3-Dips x 10
4-Deep Squat Battling Rope (Alternating) x 30s
5-Tire Flip x 45s
6-Burpees x 10
7-Rest 90-120 seconds
x 4 rounds

OR

HIIT Cardio Sprints:
Exercise #1: Incline Running Sprints OR Cycling Sprints OR Rowing Sprints OR Flat Running Sprints
Prescription: 30 seconds sprint / 90 seconds rest x 9 rounds

Important Information

The updates, additions, and/or changes from Week 2 to Week 3 are found in bold. Particulars that are not in bold are the exact same prescription as last week.

Exercise Demonstrations

Follow the links below for a video demonstration of each new exercise. See previous posts for demonstrations of the other exercises.

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge
Goblet Squat
Dips

Happy Training, Folks!

Thanks for checking out Week 3 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and we will see you next week!

Training Log 03/15/2020 – 03/21/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 33.5 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 368.25 Miles [Goal:1500]

03/15/2020
BW:176.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’30”)
–
Single Arm Dumbbell Row:
55 x 15 x 5 sets
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 20,20,15,15,10
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
35×25
45×20
55×15
45×20
35×25
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 50,40,30,20,20
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 25,15,10

03/16/2020
BW:176.8
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Comp Squat:
315×6
350×1
365×1
385×1
315×6 x 2 sets
–
Comp Press:
115×6
125×6
135×1
145×1
155×1
125×6 x 2 sets
–
Dumbbell Incline Bench:
52.5’s x 15,15,12,12,12
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Barbell Lying Tricep Extension:
45×20,20,15,15,10

03/17/2020
BW:177.0
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Comp Deadlift:
330×6
375×1
405×1
330×6 x 2 sets
–
Comp Bench:
225×6
250×1
260×1
270×1
225×6 x 2 sets
–
SSB Squat:
45×10
75×10
95×10
115×10
135×10
*Scrapping these. The Titan V1 Safety Squat Bar is terrible.
–
Plate Hammer Curl:
45×10 x 5 sets

03/18/2020
BW:176.4
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’35”)
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Assisted Pullups:
Red Band x 12,12,12,10,10
–
Hollow Body Hold:
30s x 5 sets
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 50,40,30,20,10

03/19/2020
BW:177.6
–
2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
240×6
250×6
260×6 x 3 sets
–
Close Grip Incline Bench:
125×8
135×8
145×8 x 3 sets
–
Tempo Dips:
BW x 10 x 5 sets
–
Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
25’s x 12 x 5 sets

03/20/2020
BW:177.6
–
Pause Deadlift (no belt):
255×6
280×6
300×6 x 3 sets
–
2ct Pause Bench:
160×8
170×8
180×8
190×8
175×8 x 2 sets
–
Romanian Deadlift:
180×10 x 5 sets
–
Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension:
35×25,20,15,10,10

03/21/2020
BW:178.4
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Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’19”)
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
52.5’s x 15,15,12,10,10
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Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 15,10,8,8,8
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 30,20,10
–
Calf Raise:
Single Leg x 10 x 5 sets
Double Leg x 25 x 2 sets
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
35×30
40×25
45×20
50×15
55×10

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 2

Source: EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Facebook

Welcome back for Week 2 of the SWAT Challenge Training Program!

If you’re just now joining us, or if you’d like a refresher on the specifics of the challenge, video demonstrations of the exercises up to this point, or answers to some common questions, check out our first post HERE.

Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 2!

Week 2 – The Program

Week 2 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 8 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 8 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 5 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Dumbbell RDL + Dumbbell Row x 15
2-Dumbbell Thruster x 15
3-Get Ups x 8
4-Bicycle Abs x 15 each leg
5-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 3 rounds


Week 2 – Day 2: Low Intensity Steady State Cardio + Abs

Exercise #1
-Running OR Cycling OR Rowing OR Incline Walking
-Prescription – 20 minutes @ a moderate intensity

Exercise #2
-Ab Wheel OR Front Plank OR Hanging Knee Raise OR Situps
-Prescription – 5 minute density block

Week 2 – Day 3: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Strength
Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 8 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #2 –
-Standing Barbell Shoulder Press OR Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
-Prescription – 3 working sets of 8 repetitions @ 2RIR
-Rest no more than 2 minutes between sets

Exercise #3 –
-Chinups (palms facing you) OR Pullups (palms facing away from you) OR Lat Pulldown Machine
-Prescription – 5 minute density block

HIIT Circuit:
1-Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
2-Pushups x 15
3-Lunges x 10 each leg
4-Mountain Climber x 20 each leg
5-Rest 45-60 seconds
x 3 rounds

Week 2 – Day 4: Bonus Day

HIIT Circuit OR HIIT Cardio Sprints (pick one)

HIIT Circuit:
1-Sled Push x down and back
2-Farmers Carry x down and back
3-Deep Squat Battling Rope (Alternating) x 30s
4-Tire Flip x 45s
5-Burpees x 10
6-Rest 90-120 seconds
x 4 rounds

OR

HIIT Cardio Sprints:
Exercise #1: Incline Running Sprints OR Cycling Sprints OR Rowing Sprints OR Flat Running Sprints
Prescription: 30 seconds sprint / 90 seconds rest x 8 rounds

Important Information

The updates, additions, and/or changes from Week 1 to Week 2 are found in bold. Particulars that are not in bold are the exact same prescription as Week 1. You will see that we’ve added just a little bit of training stress to each day of training. This trend will continue each week; we will modify the program just enough to keep things progressing (and keep you interested), but not so much that it’s impossible to objectively measure progress or that it leaves you confused every week. Your confidence with the program will increase weekly as your performance does, as you will become more familiar with the training. This is on purpose! 🙂

Exercise Demonstrations

Follow the links below for a video demonstration of each new exercise. See previous posts for demonstrations of the other exercises.

Bicycle Abs
Mountain Climber
Deep Squat Battling Rope

Happy Training, Folks!

Thanks for checking out Week 2 of the EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Training Program. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and we will see you next week!