SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 2

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Happy Training, Folks!

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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!