LOW STRESS WEEK
4/22/19
BW:175.6
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Comp Squat:
350×1
270×6
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Comp Press:
155×1
125×6
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Feet Up Bench:
135×10
150×10
160×10
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04/23/19
BW:176.0
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Sumo Dead:
350×1
270×6
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Comp Bench:
225×1
180×6
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530 High Bar:
135×8 x 3 sets
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04/24/19
BW:175.6
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Chinups x 15 x 1 set
Ab Wheel x 30 x 1 set
Knee Raise x 15 x 1 set
Assault Bike LISS x 30 minutes (10.2 Miles)
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04/25/19
BW:174.4
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530 Squat (no belt):
315×1@8
267.5×6@8
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Press (no belt):
150×1@8
127.5×6@8
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TnG Bench:
165×10
175×10
185×10
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First workout in the garage gym. I already love it.
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04/26/19
BW:176.0
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RDL (no belt):
175×10
185×10
200×10
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2ct Pause Press (no belt):
135×1
115×6
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Barbell Row (no belt):
115×10
125×10
135×10
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Low stress week complete. Next week i’ll start another five week development block that will be similar to the last block (press focus). This coming block should be better since I won’t be going out of town at all, I won’t have the insane Saturday HIIT sessions (tomorrow is the last one), and I’ll be in my own gym. For this past block, the wheels started falling off during week five despite really good progress the first four weeks. I’m not sure if this is due to one of the confounding variables mentioned above, or if four weeks was the right block length and five was too many (TTP, and all). I’ll be thinking about this during the next block.
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04/27/19
Last day for the SWAT Challenge HIIT workouts @ Hard HIIT. The Challenge is next weekend. These were fun, but I’m glad they’re done. I’m not really convinced that they were bad for my strength goals, but I know they weren’t good for them. One positive out of them is that it really drove home the utility of being strong and having a baseline level of conditioning and work capacity. I never had any trouble finishing the workouts, and was usually in the “front of the pack”, so to speak.
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BW: 174.8
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Round 1:
Squat Jump/Burpee Ladder
x20/10
x16/8
x12/6
x8/4
x4/2
(then)
x 1/4 mile run
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Round 2:
Pullup/KB Thruster Ladder
x12/12
x10/10
x8/8
(then)
x 1/4 mile run
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Round 3:
KB Sumo Squat to High Pull/Lateral Hand Walks over Bench Ladder
x20/20
x15/15
x10/10
(then)
x 1/4 mile run
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Round 4:
1000m Row
(then)
x 25 battling rope slams
x 50 battling rope jumping jacks
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Round 5:
MB Russian Twist x 20
Mountain Climber x 20
–3 sets each–
(then)
x 1/4 mile run
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Round 6:
Sprint 2 Flights of Stairs x 5 sets
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Took about 33 minutes.
Tag: Fitness
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!
Training Log 04/14/19 – 04/20/19
04/15/19
BW:176.6
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Comp Squat:
365×1@7
380×1@8
305×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
155×1@7
170×1@9.5…if you press forward out of the bottom…you’re gonna have a bad time.
140×4 x 5 sets
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Close Grip Incline Bench (No Belt):
115×10
125×10
135×10
130×10 x 2 sets
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
45×15 x 3 sets
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Standing Calf Raise:
120×15 x 3 sets
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04/16/19
BW:175.8
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Sumo Deadlift:
365×1
405×1
295×5 x 5 sets
*Hip was bugging me today. Stayed conservative.
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Comp Bench:
245×1
200×5 x 5 sets
*Meh
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High Bar Squat (no belt):
135×10 x 5 sets
*Hip got progressively better with each set.
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Last week of this development phase before a low stress week. I think it’s coming just in time.
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04/17/19
BW:175.6
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9min Assisted (Red Band) Chins:
10,10,10,8,8,8,6,6,6,6 [78]
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9min Abs:
Ab Wheel x10/ Knee Raise x5 x 8 Rounds
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Assault Bike LISS x 30 minutes (10.2 miles)
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4/18/19
BW: 175.8
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2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
250×4
260×4
270×4
255×4 x 2 sets
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Pin Press @ Shoulders (no belt):
115×4
120×4
130×4
120×4 x 2 sets
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Press (No Belt):
70×10
80×10
90×10
80×10 x 2 sets
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4/19/19
BW:175.4
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Sumo Block Pull (no belt):
275×4
295×4
315×4
295×4 x 2 sets
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Comp Press:
125×4
135×4
145×4
125×4 x 2 sets
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Back Raise:
BW x 25 x 3 sets
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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 04/07/19 – 04/13/19
Spent the week out of town for SWAT training, and had to do just a little bit of modification due to equipment limitations. Pretty decent week of training despite shitty equipment and being dog ass tired coming into each training session.
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4/8/19
BW:175.8
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Comp Squat:
360×1
375×1@8
300×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
150×1
165×1
135×4 x 5 sets
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Dumbbell Close Grip Incline Bench Press:
45s x 10
55s x 10
65s x 10
60s x 10 x 2 sets
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BB Bicep Curl:
65×15,13,13
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Standing Calf Raise:
BW x 20 x 3 sets
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4/9/19
BW:?
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Comp Deadlift:
395×1
420×1@8
330×5 x 2 sets
315×5 x 3 sets
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Comp Bench:
250×1
260×1@8
215×4 x 5 sets
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RFESS:
BW x 10 x 5 sets
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Dips:
BW x 10 x 3 sets
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4/10/19
BW:?
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2000m Row
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8min Chins:
BW x 5 x 12 sets
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Ab Wheel x 20 x 3 sets
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Knee Raise x 8 x 3 sets
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DB Bicep Curl:
20s x 15 x 3 sets
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Standing Calf Raise:
BW x 20 x 3 sets
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Incline Treadmill LISS x 30 minutes
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4/11/19
BW:?
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2ct Pause Squat (No Belt):
275×4
290×4
300×4@9
285×4 x 2 sets
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Seated Pin Press @ Shoulders:
100×4
115×4
125×4@9
115×4 x 2 sets
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Press (No Belt):
60×10
75×10
90×10
85×10 x 2 sets
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4/12/19
BW:?
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Mid Shin Sumo Rack Pull (No Belt):
295×4
315×4
330×4@9
315×4 x 2 sets
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Comp Press:
125×4
135×4
145×4@9
135×4 x 2 sets
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Back Raise:
BW x 25 x 3 sets
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BB Bicep Curl:
50 x 20,15,10
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Seated Calf Raise:
50 x 10 x 3
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Tricep Pushdown:
80 x 20 x 3 sets
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4/13/19
BW:176.6
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40min HIIT @ Hard HIIT
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Training Log 03/31/19 – 04/06/19
Monday 04/01/19
BW:174.8
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Comp Squat:
355×1@7
370×1@9….hips and knees shifted back out of the hole. derp.
285×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
160×1@8
135×4 x 5 sets
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Close Grip Incline Bench:
115×10
125×10
135×10
130×10
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
65 x 15,12,10
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101 Standing Calf:
100 x 10 x 3 sets
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Tuesday 04/02/19
BW:174.8
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Sumo Deadlift w/ Belt:
385×1@7
410×1@8
325×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Bench:
245×1
260×1@8
215×4 x 5 sets
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RFESS:
60×10
70×10
80×10
70×10
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Dips:
BW x 20 x 2 sets
BW x 25 x 1 set
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101 Seated Calf Raise:
65 x 10 x 3 sets
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Wednesday 04/03/19
BW:175.6
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8min Chins:
BW x 5 x 11 sets
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8min Abs:
Ab Wheel – Knees x 20 x 3 sets
Knee Raise – BW x 8 x 5 sets
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Assault Bike LISS x 30 Minutes (9.8 miles)
Thursday 04/04/19
BW:176.2
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2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
240×4
255×4
270×4 x 4 sets
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Pin Press @ Shoulders (no belt):
115×4
125×4
135×4 x 4 sets
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Close Grip Bench (no belt):
155×10
165×10
175×10
170×10
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
65×15
65×13 x 2 sets
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101 Standing Calf:
120 x 10 x 3 sets
Friday 04/05/19
BW:176.2
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Mid Shin Rack Pull (no belt):
265×4
280×4
300×4 x 4 sets
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Comp Press:
120×4
130×4
140×4 x 4 sets
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Back Raise:
50 x 15 x 4 sets
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Pushup:
Bw x 25 x 3 sets
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101 Seated Calf:
70 x 10 x 3 sets
Saturday 04/06/19
BW: 176.2
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45min HIIT @ Hard HIIT
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!
Training Log 03/24/19 – 03/30/19
Monday 3/25/19
BW:175.0
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Comp Squat:
350×1@7
365×1@8
290×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
155×1@8
130×4 x 5 sets
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Close Grip Incline Bench:
115×10
125×10
135×10
130×10
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
55 x 15 x 3 sets
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101 Standing Calf Raise:
80 x 10 x 3 sets
Tuesday 3/26/19
BW:174.0
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Sumo Deadlift:
385×1@7
405×1@8
315×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Bench:
255×1@8
210×4 x 5 sets
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Dumbbell Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat:
25’s x 10
30’s x 10
35’s x 10
30’s x 10
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Dips:
BW x 20 x 3 sets
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101 Seated Calf Raise:
55 x 10 x 3 sets
Wednesday 3/27/19
BW:176.0
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7min Chinup Density Block:
7,7,7,7,7,6,6,6 [53]
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7min Abs Density Block:
Ab Wheel – Knees x 20 x 3 sets
Knee Raise – BW x 8 x 4 sets
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Assault Bike LISS x 30 minutes (9.7 miles)
Thursday 03/28/19
BW: 174.6
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2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
235×4
245×4
260×4 x 3 sets
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Pin Press @ shoulders (no belt):
110×4
120×4
130×4 x 3 sets
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Close Grip Bench (no belt):
155×10
165×10
175×10
165×10
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
60 x 15 x 3 sets
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101 Standing Calf Raise:
100 x 10 x 3 sets
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Friday 03/29/19
BW:175.6
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Mid Shin Rack Pull (No Belt):
250×4
270×4
285×4 x 3 sets
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Comp Press:
115×4
125×4
135×4 x 3 sets
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Back Raise:
35 x 15 x 4 sets
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Pushup:
BW x 20 x 3 sets
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101 Seated Calf Raise:
60 x 10 x 3 sets
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Saturday 03/30/19
BW:174.4
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HIIT Session @ Hard HIIT in Town. I’ve been doing these every Saturday to help get the word out for the SWAT Challenge our team holds in May. They are particularly brutal, but they haven’t affected my training at all. I’m actually going to log today’s because I remembered to do so, lol.
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6min row for distance – I think I rowed somewhere around 1300m
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*1 min rest*
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6min of various sprints, crawls, etc (about 20 yards each)
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*1 min rest*
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10 Burpees – 1 Stair Sprint
8 Burpees – 2 Stair Sprints
6 Burpees – 3 Stair Sprints
4 Burpees – 4 Stair Sprints
*Each sprint is two flights of stairs
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*2-3 min rest*
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15 DB Thruster – 15 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 15 Situps
12 DB Thruster – 12 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 12 Situps
10 DB Thruster – 10 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 10 Situps
8 DB Thruster – 8 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 8 Situps
6 DB Thruster – 6 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 6 Situps
4 DB Thruster – 4 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 4 Situps
2 DB Thruster – 2 DB Burpee to Pushup to Renegade Row – 2 Situps
**I used 10lb DB’s. This took about 13.5 minutes to complete**
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Pure hell. But it’s a fun way for myself and other SWAT team members to interact with the public.
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!
Training Log 03/17/19 – 03/23/19
I’m going to spend the next twelve weeks focusing on developing my strength in the low bar squat, the standing press, and the sumo deadlift. I’ve never trained specifically for the press or sumo deadlift. I’m excited to see how this goes.
Monday – 3/18/19
BW:174.6
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Comp Squat:
340×1@7
355×1@8
285×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
155×1@8
125×4 x 5 sets
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CG Incline Bench:
115×10
125×10
130×10
120×10
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Barbell Bicep:
45×15 x 3 sets
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Tuesday 3/19/19
BW:174.8
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Sumo Deadlift:
375×1@7
390×1@8
310×5
295×5 x 4 sets
*It’s obvious this is a novel lift. I started with a pretty wide stance, but had to move it in as the sets progressed due to some rapidly accumulating muscular fatigue in my glutes and hamstrings. From the amount of weight I was able to work up to, I think this is going to be an efficient way to pull for me as long as my hips can tolerate it. I’ve NEVER trained the sumo deadlift more than a few one off times in a pivot block or something, so the fact that I was able to work up to 390 on day one is promising. I expect to see some rapid improvement as my technique improves and I get some volume under me. I’m kind of in no man’s land with this, so even the RPE ratings are total guesswork. I did drop the weight on the back offs due to the acute fatigue, but all the reps were fast. Any comments are welcome.
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Comp Bench:
250×1@8
205×5,4,4,4,4
*Alan Thrall’s recent video on leg drive helped a lot here.
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DB Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat:
10s x10
20s x10
30s x10
20s x10
*Went conservative here as my glutes and hamstrings were already “tired”.
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Dips:
BWx15 x 3 sets
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Wednesday 03/20/19
BW:174.4
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7min Chins:
BW x 6 x 8 sets [48]
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7min Abs:
Ab Wheel – Knees x 20 x 3 sets
Knee Raise x 6 x 4 sets
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Assault Bike LISS x 25 minutes (8.2 miles)
Thursday 03/21/19
BW:176.4
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2ct Pause Squat (No Belt):
225×4
235×4
250×4 x 3 sets
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Pin Press @ Shoulders (No Belt):
105×4
115×4
125×4 x 3 sets
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Close Grip Bench Press (No Belt):
145×10
155×10
160×10
150×10
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
50×15 x 3 sets
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101 Standing Calf Raise:
60×10 x 3 sets
*1ct pause at bottom and top
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Friday 03/22/19
BW:174.2
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Mid Shin Rack Pull (No Belt):
245×4
265×4
275×4 x 3 sets
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Comp Press:
110×4
120×4
130×4 x 3 sets
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Back Raise:
25×15 x 3 sets
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Pushups:
BWx15 x 3 sets
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101 Seated Calf Raise:
45×10 x 3 sets
*1ct pause at bottom and top
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Saturday 03/23/19
BW:176.0
32 minute HIIT session @ Hard HIIT