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Training Update and Training Log 10/06/19 – 10/12/19

Training Update

After a long break from structured training and just “getting a workout in” every day, I’m back to regular programming. This time, I’m trying out a High Volume, Low Fatigue training approach developed by John Hanley with Barbell Hacks. The basic premise behind this type of training can be found HERE.

Here is my plan for the next five or so weeks:

Squat/Deadlift
M – Sq 65% x 7r x 8-11 sets
T- Dl 65% x 7r x 8-11 sets
W –
Th – Sq 70% x 5r x 8-11 sets
F – Dl 70% x 5r x 8-11 sets
S –
S –
***Main focus will be bumping volume weekly to get to 11 sets. I’ll also bump e1rm’s by 2.5lb / week.

Bench
M – Bench
T –
W – Bench
Th
F – Bench
S
S
**Alternating 8-11 sets of 65%x7r and 70%x5r. I’ll bump e1rm by 2.5lb every four sessions, and adding volume to get to 11 sets.

Accessory
M – Triceps
T – Biceps/Upper Back
W – Triceps/Abs/Traps
Th – Calves/Neck/Biceps
F – Triceps
S – Upper Back/Abs/Biceps/Calves/Neck
S –
**Pretty much all easy density block stuff. The barbell lifts will take priority in terms of total stress.

Conditioning
M – 12.5 min LISS
T – 12.5 min LISS
W – 12.5 min LISS
Th – 12.5 min LISS
F – 12.5 min LISS
S – 12.5 min LISS
S
**This will give me 75min/week of vigorous intensity conditioning as minimum recommended volume under the physical activity guidelines.

After 5 weeks I’ll start focusing on bumping weight. Maybe plan some 85% sessions here and there. I started really conservative with my e1rm’s so I should have some wiggle room these first several weeks.

Training Log

10/07/19
BW:173.2
–
Squat: 230 x 7 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
Bench: 182.5 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
Banded SA Tricep Pushdown: Red x 20 x 4 sets [1 min rest]
Assault Bike LISS x 12.5min (4.4 miles)

10/08/19
BW:172.2
–
Deadlift:
260 x 7 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
–
Chins:
BW x 15; 5 x 6 sets [1 min rest]
–
Plate Hammer Curl:
45×20,15,15,12 [1 min rest]
–
Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.1 miles)
–

10/09/19
BW: 171.8
–
TnG Bench:
170 x 7 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
–
BB Skull Crusher:
45 x 25,15,15,15 [1 min rest]
–
Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 18,8,8,8,8,8 [1 min rest]
–
Upright Row:
45 x 15 x 3 sets [1 min rest]
–
Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
–

10/10/19
BW: 171.6
–
Squat: 247.5 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
–
Calf Raises:
BW + 25 x 25 x 4 sets [30s rest]
–
BB Bicep Curl:
45×30; 10 x 6 sets [60s rest]
–
Neck:
15 x 30; 10 x 5 sets [30s rest]
–
Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
–

10/11/19
BW:172.0
–
Deadlift:
280 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
–
Bench:
182.5 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
–
Single Arm Band Tricep Pushdown:
Red x 25 x 4 sets [1 min rest]
–
Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.4 miles)
–

10/12/19
BW: 172.6
–
DB Row:
75 x 10,8,8,6,6,6,6 [1 min rest]
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 30,12,12,12,12,12 [1 min rest]
–
Multi Grip Hammer Curl:
45 x 25,15,15,15,15 [1 min rest]
–
Calf Raise:
BW+25 x 25 x 4 sets [1 min rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
15 x 30,12,12,12,12,12 [1 min rest]
–
Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 8

It’s Race Week! Welcome back for the final week of training for 2019 EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge!

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
Week 7


Otherwise, let’s get right to the programming for Week 8!

Week 8 – The Program

This is the final week of the program, and it is set up just a little bit differently than the previous seven weeks. You will train only three days this week, consisting of a strength/HIIT day, a HIIT circuit or sprint day, and a LISS/Abs day. The training for each day has been adjusted to allow for the hardest training to be done earlier in the week. In addition to this, there has been a slight reduction in overall training stress (volume adjustments are in bold, as always). The combination of these two things should allow you to be in great condition for the race on Saturday!

Week 8 – Day 1: Strength and HIIT Circuit

Exercise #1 –
-Trap Bar Deadlift OR Barbell Sumo Deadlift OR Barbell Conventional Deadlift OR Dumbbell Sumo Squat –
-Prescription – 1 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 – 1 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 – 6 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 8 – Day 2: HIIT

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


Week 8 – Day 3: 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 – 6 minute density block

We sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed the training for the SWAT Challenge. Thank you so much for choosing to take part in this great event for the community and the Evansville Police Department Foundation. Let us know what you thought of the program.

Good luck this Saturday, and MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

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!

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!

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 4

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!

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 3

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!

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 2

The Lenco Bearcat

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

Click HERE to sign up for the Challenge!

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!