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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
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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
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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
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Comp Squat:
350×1
385×1
405×1
425×1
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Comp Press:
155×1
165×1
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45 Degree Back Raise:
BW x 25,15,10
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Pushup:
BW x 25,15,10

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

04/01/2020
BW:175.6
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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
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Ab Wheel:
Knees x 25,15,10
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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
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5-3-0 Squat (no belt):
225 x 5 x 4 sets
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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
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Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handle):
Up to 375×5
–
Multi Grip Bench:
Up to 185×8
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Multi Grip Bicep Curl:
45×25,15,10

04/04/2020
BW:176.2
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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
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Neck Extensions:
15lb x 50 reps x 1 set

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
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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
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Comp Squat:
315×6
350×1
385×1
315×6 x 3 sets
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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
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2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
240×6
250×6
260×6 x 4 sets
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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

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
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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
–
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
–
Barbell Lying Tricep Extension:
45×20,20,15,15,10

03/17/2020
BW:177.0
–
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”)
–
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
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’19”)
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
52.5’s x 15,15,12,10,10
–
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
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
35×30
40×25
45×20
50×15
55×10

Training Log 03/08/2020 – 03/14/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 35.25 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 334.75 Miles [Goal:1500]

03/09/2020
BW:176.4
–
Comp Squat:
365×1
385×1
335×6 x 3 sets
–
Comp Press:
145×1
155×1
135×6 x 2 sets
125×6
–
Dumbbell Incline Bench:
52.5’s x 15,12,12,12
–
Barbell Bicep Curl:
35×15
45×15
55×15 x 2 sets
45×15
35×15

03/10/2020
BW:175.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’32”)
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
65’s x 8 x 8 sets
–
Hanging Leg Raise:
BW x 5 x 12 sets
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 30,15,15,15
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 30 x 5 sets

03/11/2020
BW:177.0
–
Comp Deadlift:
395×1
420×1
370×6
360×6
–
Comp Bench:
250×1
270×1
240×6
225×6 x 3 sets
–
SSB Hatfield Squats:
115×10
135×10
155×10
–
Barbell Skull Crusher:
35×10
45×10
55×10 x 2 sets
45×10
35×10

03/12/2020
BW:177.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’07”)
–
Circuit:
Pullup x 10
RFESS x 10
Tempo Pushup x 10
Back Raise x 10
Hollow Body HOld x 30s
3 Rounds

03/13/2020
BW:177.6
–
Tempo Squat:
225×5 x 6 sets
–
Close Grip Incline Bench:
115×8
125×8
135×8 x 2 sets
–
Assisted Dips:
Red Band x 25 x 4 sets
–
Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
15’s x 20 x 4 sets

03/14/2020
BW:178.0
–
Tempo Deadlift:
195×5 x 2 sets
225×5 x 2 sets
250×5 x 3 sets
–
Feet Up Bench:
175×8
185×8
200×8 x 2 sets
–
Pause Back Raise:
BW x 10 x 5 sets
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Blue x 30 x 4 sets

Training Log 03/01/2020 – 03/07/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 31 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 299.5 Miles [Goal:1500]

03/01/20
BW:176.2
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Comp Squat:
305×6
315×6 x 2 sets
325×6 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Press:
125×6
130×6 x 2 sets
135×6 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Dumbbell Bench Press:
70s x 10 x 5 sets
[90s rest]
–
Barbell Strict Bicep Curl:
60 x 10 x 5 sets
[60s rest]

03/02/20
BW:177.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 11.5 Miles (33’40”)
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
52.5’s x 10 x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 12 x 2 sets
BW x 10 x 5 sets
[60s rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 30,20,10
[30s rest]
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 25 x 5 sets
[30s rest]

03/03/20
BW:177.2
–
Deadlift:
325×6
340×6 x 2 sets
355×6 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Bench Press:
205×6
215×6 x 2 sets
225×6 x 2 sets
235×6
[3-4min rest]
–
Dumbbell Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat:
25’s x 10 x 5 sets
[60s rest]
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Blue (x2) x 20
Blue (x2) x 15 x 4 sets
[30s rest]

03/04/20
BW:177.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 11.5 Miles (33’13”)
–
Pullups:
BW x 7 x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Hollow Body Hold:
30s x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 25,20,15,10
[30s rest]
–
SL Calf Raise:
BW x 12 x 5 sets
[20s rest]

03/05/20
BW:177.0
–
High Bar Squat (no belt):
225×8
235×8
245×8
255×8
265×8
275×8
285×8
[3min rest]
–
Incline Bench Press:
105×8
115×8
125×8
135×8
145×8
155×8
165×8
175×8
[3min rest[
–
DB Seated Shoulder Press:
32.5’s x 15,12,12,12,12
[60s rest]
–
DB Bicep Curl:
32.5’s x 12,12,10,10,10
[60s rest]

03/06/20
BW:177.6
–
Snatch Grip Deadlift (no belt):
275×8
295×8
315×8
295×8
275×8
[3-4min rest]
–
Close Grip Bench (no belt):
185×8
195×8
205×8
215×8
225×8
[3min rest]
–
DB 45 Degree Back Raise:
75×10
85×10
100×10 x 3 sets
[90s rest]
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Green x 50,20,20,20,20
[30s rest]

03/07/20
BW:178.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 12.0 Miles (34’29”)
–
DB Single Arm Row:
85 x 8 x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 20 x 2 sets
Knees x 15 x 5 sets
[60s rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 30,25,15,15
[30s rest]
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 30 x 5 sets
[30s rest]

FREE 2020 SWAT Challenge Training Program

EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Facebook and EPD Foundation SWAT Challenge Website

It’s that time of year again!

Each year in the spring, the Evansville Police Department Foundation hosts the SWAT Challenge. The SWAT Challenge is the area’s only urban 5k obstacle course. The SWAT Challenge is open to anyone, any age, who is up for a challenge. This year, the SWAT Challenge will be held on May 2nd, 2020. Check out the links above to learn more and/or register!

The Evansville Police Department SWAT Team

The SWAT Challenge would not be possible without the support of those who choose to take part in this grueling but fun event. As a thank you to all of you who plan on taking part in this year’s SWAT Challenge, Shield Training Systems is, ONCE AGAIN, providing a FREE 8-Week SWAT Challenge Training Program to help you prepare for the event.

The SWAT Challenge Training Program will consist of 3-4 workouts per week and will include aerobic conditioning, strength training, and high intensity interval training. This program is designed specifically to help you perform your best on May 4th.

Here’s how it will work:

-Every week, starting March 8th and ending the week of the Challenge, we will post all of the workouts for the week on our website.

-You can find each post on the main page, or by directly going to the “2020 EPD SWAT Challenge” category under “Programs”.

-In addition to the weekly workouts, each post will also provide content explaining the “why’s” and “how’s” related to the training.

-You can contact us anytime with questions about the training by sending us an email or by simply posting a question in the comment section of each weekly post.

All you have to do to take advantage of this free program is check the website each Monday and put in the work throughout the week!

Thank you again for your support of the EPD Foundation and the EPD SWAT Team, and we will see you on May 2nd!

Have a question? Let us know in the comments.

Training Log 02/23/2020 – 02/29/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 33 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 268.5 Miles [Goal:1500]

02/23/2020
BW:176.6
–
Comp Squat:
305×6
315×6 x 2 sets
325×6 x 2 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Comp Press:
127.5×6
132.5×6
137.5×6 x 3 sets
[3min rest]
–
Dumbbell Bench Press:
65’s x 14,12,10,10
[90s rest]
–
Strict Barbell Bicep Curl:
55 x 12,12,12,10
[60s rest]

02/24/2020
BW:176.0
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 11.0 Miles (32’08”)
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
50’s x 12 x 5 sets
50’s x 10 x 2 sets
[60s rest]
–
Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 10 x 6 sets
BW x 5 x 2 sets
[60s rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
25 x 20,10,10,10
[30s rest]
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 20 x 5 sets
[30s rest]

02/25/2020
BW:175.6
–
Comp Deadlift:
325×6
335×6 x 2 sets
350×6 x 2 sets
[3-4 min rest]
–
Comp Bench:
210×6
220×6
230×6 x 3 sets
[3-4 min rest]
–
RFESS:
25’s x 10 x 4 sets
[60s rest]
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Red x 60,30,25,20,15 [30s rest]

02/26/2020
BW:176.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 11.0 Miles (32’45”)
–
Pullups:
BW x 6 x 7 sets [60s rest]
–
Hollow Body Hold:
BW x 30s x 5 sets [60s rest]
–
Calf Raise:
BW x 25 x 4 sets [30s rest]

02/27/2020
BW:178.2
–
High Bar Squat:
245×8
255×8
265×8 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Incline Bench Press:
140×8
150×8
160×8 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press:
45’s x 8 x 5 sets
[90s rest]
–
Dumbbell Seated Bicep Curl:
25’s x 12 x 4 sets
[60s rest]

02/28/2020
BW:177.6
–
Snatch Grip Deadlift:
275×8
290×8
305×8 x 2 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Close Grip Bench Press:
185×8
195×8
205×8 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
45 Degree Back Raise:
75 x 10 x 4 sets [90s rest]
–
Barbell LTE:
65×10 x 4 sets [60s rest]

02/29/2020
BW:176.6
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 11.0 Miles (31’48”)
–
Dumbbell Single Arm Row:
80×8 x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 15 x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Calf Raise x 100 reps
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 30,20,10
[30s rest]

Training Log 02/16/2020 – 02/22/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 33 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 235.5 Miles [Goal:1500]

02/17/2020
BW:180.2
–
Comp Squat:
305×6
315×6 x 2 sets
325×6 x 2 sets
[3-4min Rest]
–
Comp Press:
127.5×6
132.5×6
137.5×6 x 3 sets
[3min rest]
–
Dumbbell Bench Press:
65’s x 12,12,11,8
[60s rest]
–
Strict Barbell Bicep Curl:
50×12 x 4 sets
[60s rest]

02/18/2020
BW:178.2
–
Comp Deadlift:
325×6
335×6 x 2 sets
345×6 x 2 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Comp Bench:
210×6
220×6
230×6 x 3 sets
[3-4min Rest]
–
Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat:
25’s x 10 x 4 sets
[60s rest]
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
2xBlue x 30,20,15,10
[30s rest]

02/19/2020
BW:178.2
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 10.0 Miles (30’17”)
–
Pullups:
1xBlue x 10 x 6 sets
[60s rest]
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
45’s x 12 x 6 sets
[60s rest]
–
Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 10 x 6 sets
[60s rest]

02/20/2020:
BW:178.2
–
High Bar Squat:
245×8
255×8
265×8 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Incline Bench Press:
140×8
150×8
160×8 x 3 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Dumbbell Seated Press:
42.5’s x 12,12,10,10
[90s rest]
–
Seated Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
25’s x 15,12,10,10
[60s rest]

02/21/2020
BW:177.6
–
Snatch Grip Deadlift:
275×8
287.5×8
300×8 x 2 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Close Grip Bench Press:
180×8
190×8
200×8 x 3 sets
[3min rest]
–
45 Degree Back Raise:
65 x 10 x 4 sets
[60s rest]
–
Barbell Tricep Extension:
55 x 15 x 4 sets
[60s rest]

02/22/2020
BW:177.0
–
Assault Bike:
LISS x 10.5 miles (31’00”)
–
Dumbbell Single Arm Row:
75 x 8 x 7 sets
[60s rest]
–
Ab Wheel:
Knees x 15 x 4 sets; x 10 x 3 sets
[60s rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
25 x 20,10,10
[30s rest]

Training Log 02/09/2020 – 02/15/2020

Weekly Miles Walked: 31 Miles [Goal 28+]
Cumulative 2020 Miles Walked to Date: 202.5Miles [Goal:1500]

02/09/2020
BW:177.6
–
Comp Squat:
275×6
300×6
320×6 x 2 sets
[3min rest]
–
Comp Press:
125×6
135×6
142.5×6
135×6
[2-3min rest]
–
Dumbbell Bench Press:
52.5’s x 20
52.5’s x 15
52.5’s x 12
[60s rest]
–
Barbell Strict Bicep Curl:
45 x 12 x 4 sets
[60s rest]

02/10/2020
BW:175.6
–
Comp Deadlift:
315×6
330×6
340×6 x 2 sets
[3min rest]
–
Comp Bench:
200×6
215×6
225×6 x 2 sets
[2-3min rest]
–
Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat:
15’s x 10 x 4 sets
[60s rest]
–
Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Blue (x2) x 25,10,15,10
[30s rest]

02/11/2020
BW:179.0
–
Assault Bike LISS x 7.0 Miles (21’25”)
–
Band Assisted Pullup:
Blue x 10,10,10,8,8,6
[45s rest]
–
Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 10,10,10,8,8,8
[45s rest]
–
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row:
40’s x 12 x 6 sets
[45s rest]

02/12/2020
BW:178.2
–
Assault Bike LISS x 7.0 Miles (21’45”)

02/13/2020
BW:177.8
–
High Bar Squat:
225×8
245×8
265×8 x 2 sets
[3min rest]
–
Incline Bench Press:
135×8
145×8
155×8 x 2 sets
[3min rest]
–
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
40’s x 10 x 4 sets
[60-90s rest]
–
Strict Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
25’s x 15,12,10,8
[60s rest]

02/14/2020
BW:177.6
–
Snatch Grip Deadlift:
265×8
285×8
300×8 x 2 sets
[3-4min rest]
–
Close Grip Bench Press:
175×8
190×8
200×8 x 2 sets
[3min rest]
–
45 Degree Back Raise:
55×10 x 4 sets
[60s rest]
–
Neck Extensions:
20 x 30,20,10 [30s rest]
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Barbell Skull Crusher:
45 x 20,12,12,12 [45s rest]

02/15/2020
BW:176.6
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Assault Bike LISS x 10.0 Miles (29’50”)
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Dumbbell Single Arm Row:
65 x 10 x 6 sets [45s rest]
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Ab Wheel:
Knees x 15,15,15,15,10,10 [45s rest]
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Assisted Pullup:
Blue Band (x2) x 20,10,10,10,10,10 [45s rest]

EPD SWAT General Fitness Assessment

Summary Briefing:

-I am a police officer for the Evansville Police Department in Evansville, IN. Aside from the fitness test required to be hired onto the department, there is no annual department-wide fitness test for officers.
-Certain specialty units (SWAT, K9, Bomb Squat, etc..) have their own physical assessments for selection and/or ongoing participation in the unit.
-I’m on the SWAT team, and we have a physical assessment that we are required to complete twice per year: one is for practice, and one is graded and must be passed to maintain operational status on the team.
-The SWAT Assessment is “skills based”, and everyone must meet the required standards regardless of age and gender. The test is completed in full gear and involves physical activities that are common to SWAT operations.
-The SWAT Assessment is a useful tool to ensure that team members are physically capable for the physical demands of being on the team. HOWEVER, over the years many members voiced concerns with being unsure on “how to train” for the assessment. In other words, because the test was very specific, it was too far removed from what resembled regular fitness training that members would struggle with programming their training to improve their performance on the assessment. Further, the two assessments are completed at the same time every year. This gave the potential for certain members to “slack” on their fitness for the majority of the year and only train when the assessment was coming up.
-After brainstorming a few years ago with another team member, I devised a new and separate assessment to help solve these issues. It was accepted by the team and the command staff and went live last year. Enter the SWAT General Fitness Assessment.

SWAT General Fitness Assessment

The SWAT General Fitness Assessment will…
…be held once per year.
…be mandatory.
…be administered at random with short notice (<4 weeks).
…be standardized, but non-graded.
…test absolute (maximum) strength.
…test relative strength.
…test aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.

The SWAT General Fitness Assessment consists of….
…1rm Deadlift
…1rm Standing Shoulder Press
…AMRAP Chinups or Pullups
…800m Run

Principles of Testing:
-Exercise selection for testing is geared towards testing efficiency, exercise technique simplicity, and specificity to the aspects of physical fitness prioritized by the demands of SWAT operations.
-The testing is standardized by age and gender, which gives members goals to shoot for with their training. Standards for the deadlift and press are based off of a bodyweight coefficient, for the chinups are reps completed, and for the run is time completed.
-In theory, a “high score” on the general fitness assessment will lead to good performance on the SWAT Assessment.
-A member cannot fail the assessment, and it has no bearing on operational status. It’s used only as a tool to help guide a members regular training and be prepared for the SWAT Assessment.
-Members will be tested at random any time during the year. This ensures that operators 1) maintain fitness year round and 2) improve longevity and health via regular training.

Supplemental Materials:
Also included in the testing guidelines and procedures are sample training programs, exercise programming resources, nutrition resources, and pain and injury resources. Every team member has access to this information to help his or her training.

My Turn:
I recently completed my General Fitness Assessment for 2020, and the results are as follows:

Age: 31
Bodyweight: 179.0lb
Deadlift 1rm: 475 PR
Press 1rm: 180
Chinups AMRAP: BW x 25 PR
800m Run (Treadmill): 3’00”
*Scores were “excellent” for all categories.

https://youtu.be/noqmxd_4zrM

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