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Training Log 10/20/19 – 10/26/19

10/21/19
BW: 172.8
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Squat:
235 x 7 x 10 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Bench:
182.5 x 5 x 9 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Sit-Ups:
BW x 10 x 5 sets [30s rest]
*specificity is weird. Despite the fact that I already train abs 2x per week using commonly accepted “better” ab exercises (ab wheel/hanging knee raise), the last set of 10 had my abs on fire. I think I’ll keep these in on Monday’s to see what happens.
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No triceps. I could tell from bench that I’m carrying some fatigue in my triceps and front delts. I don’t want to reduce bench frequency to 2x per week, so I’m reducing volume elsewhere.
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.2 miles)
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10/22/19
BW: 173.2
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Deadlift:
262.5 x 7 x 10 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Chin-ups:
BW x 16,5,5,5,5,5,5 [1 min rest]
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Multi-Grip Bicep Curls:
60 x 15,8,8,8,8,8,8 [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.2 miles)
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10/23/19
BW: 174.0
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Bench:
172.5 x 7 x 10 sets [2.5 min rest]
*good session
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Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 20,8,8,8,8,8 [1 min rest]
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Band Straight Arm Lat Pull:
Red x 50,25,25 [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.2 miles)
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10/24/19
BW: 174.4
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Squat:
252.5 x 5 x 10 sets [2.5 min rest]
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SL Calf Raise:
BW x 15 x 8 sets
–(Supersetted With)–
Strict BB Bicep Curl:
45 x 12 x 7 sets
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Neck Extensions:
20 x 20,15,10 [60s rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
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No video. Just a lovely Valsalva Face Picture.

10/25/19 – Had to get all of this done in an hour due to a morning meeting. I”ll bench tomorrow.
BW:172.8
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Deadlift:
282.5 x 5 x 10 sets [2 – 2.5 min rest]
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DB Row:
75 x 10 x 3 sets; x 8 x 5 sets [45 – 60s rest]
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Assault Bike LISS (4.1 miles)
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10/26/19
BW: 172.6
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Bench:
185 x 5 x 10 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Blast Strap “Ab Wheel”:
BW x 20,15,10,10,10,10,10,10 [60s rest]
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Plate Hammer Curl:
25 x 30,25,20,15,10 [30s rest]
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Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Red x 30,25,20,15,10 [30s rest]
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BB Shrug:
45 x 30,25,20,15,10 [30s rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.2 miles)
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Training Log 10/13/19 – 10/19/19

10/14/19
BW:172.4
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Squat:
232.5 x 7 x 9 sets [2.5 min rest]
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TnG Bench:
170 x 7 x 9 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Banded Tricep Pushdown :
Blue x 50,30,30,30 [30s rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
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10/15/19
BW:172.8
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Morning – 0700 – Annual SWAT Physical Assessment
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The team had our annual assessment this morning, which consists of:
-1 Mile Run (Full SWAT Gear + Empty Patrol Rifle)
-60 Yard Sprint (Full SWAT Gear + Gas Mask + Battering Ram)
-30 Yard Crawl (Full SWAT Gear + Gas Mask)
-20 Yard Buddy Drag (Full SWAT Gear)
-8 Flights of Stairs (Full SWAT Gear + Battering Ram)
-Five Foot Fence Climb (Full SWAT Gear)
-5 Pullups (Full SWAT Gear)
-5 Dips (Full SWAT Gear)
*** “Full SWAT Gear” = Long Sleeve BDU’s, Boots, Belt, Entry Vest, Ballistic Helmet
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It’s an easy assessment given my current fitness levels, even after spending all day yesterday on the range and the squat/bench session last night.
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Evening – 1700 – Strength Training
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Deadlift:
260 x 7 x 9 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Chins:
BW x 15; 5 x 6 sets [1 min rest]
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BB Bicep Curl:
60 x 15; 8 x 6 sets [1 min rest]
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No LISS…I’d say the morning assessment can easily count for my 12.5 min daily conditioning. Lol
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*Was NOT wanting to train after two long days of training, less than ideal sleep, and the assessment, but after I got moving it was a really good session.
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10/16/19
BW:172.4
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Bench:
182.5 x 5 x 9 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 20; 8 x 5 sets [60s rest]
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BB JM Press:
45 x 12 x 5 sets [60s rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.2 miles)

10/17/19
BW:173.6
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Squat:
250 x 5 x 9 sets [2.5min rest]
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Calf Raise:
SL x 25lb x 10 x 5 sets [30s rest]
DL x BW x 25 x 2 sets [30s rest]
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Multi-Grip Hammer Curl:
45 x 25; 15 x 4 sets [60s rest]
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Neck Extensions:
20lb x 25; 10 x 5 sets [30s rest]
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Assault BIke LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
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10/18/19
BW:173.6
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Deadlift:
280 x 5 x 9 sets (6 DOH; 3 HG) [2.5 min rest]
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TnG Bench:
170 x 7 x 9 sets [2.5 min rest]
*I’m trying to improve my bench technique (set up, grip width, bar path). It’s all over the place. Today was a step in the right direction.
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Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Red x 30 x 5 sets [60s rest]
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Assault BIke LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
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10/19/19
BW: 173.6
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Dumbbell Row:
75 x 8 x 8 sets [1 min rest]
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Ab Wheel:
Knees x 30; 15 x 5 sets [1 min rest]
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BB Bicep Curl:
60 x 15; 8 x 6 sets [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.2 miles)
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Training Log 05/12/19 – 05/18/19

https://youtu.be/6X9dj_k5ins

05/13/19
BW:174.4
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Comp Squat:
385×1@8
310×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
170×1@8
140×4 x 5 sets
*Best feeling presses I’ve had in awhile
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Close Grip Incline:
155×10
162.5×10
170×10
162.5×10
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BB Strict Bicep:
45×15 x 3 sets
*These are much harder than normal, and the bicep pump is real
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05/14/19
BW:175.4
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Conventional Deadlift:
395×1@8
315×5 x 5 sets
*I’ve given up on sumo. I just don’t enjoy it, even if it is stronger than my conventional. Training is supposed to be fun, right?
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Comp Bench:
270×1@8
225×4 x 5 sets
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High Bar Squat (no belt):
155×10
165×10
175×10
185×10
195×10
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05/15/19
BW:175.6
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DB Row 8min Density Block:
75×10 x 3 sets
65×10 x 2 sets
55×10 x 2 sets
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Toes to Bar:
BWx 10,8,8,6,6,4,4
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DB Strict Hammer Curl:
15’s x 20 x 3 sets
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BB Skull Crusher:
45 x 20 x 1 set
45 x 15 x 2 sets
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Assault Bike:
LISS x 10min
HIIT x 20min (30/90 x 10 rounds)
LISS x 5min
=11.0 miles
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05/16/19
BW:174.8
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2ct Pause Squat:
280×4
290×4
300×4@8 x 4 sets
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Pin Press @shoulders:
125×4
135×4
145×4@9
140×4@8 x 3 sets
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Close Grip Bench:
175×10
182.5×10
190×10
182.5×10
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BB Strict Bicep Curl:
45×20,15,15
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05/17/19
BW:175.6
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Mid Shin Block Pull (no belt):
315×4
325×4
335×4 x 4 sets
*These we’re not bad. Almost good, even. Cool beans.
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Comp Press:
130×4
140×4
150×4 x 4 sets
*This is pushing all time volume PR territory, I think. Too lazy to look back. Definitely a “skinny Dexter” volume PR, though. Winning.
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RDL (no belt):
185×10
195×10
205×10
195×10
*Pro tip: if you sweat your ass off during training, the bar slides up and down your legs nicely during RDLs.
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Skull Crushers:
45×20,20,15
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05/18/19
BW:173.8
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DB Row:
75x10x3
65x10x2
55x10x3
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Toes to Bar:
10,8,8,5,5,5,5,5
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DB Strict Hammer Curl:
20s x 20,20,15
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Assault Bike:
10min LISS
20min HIIT (30/90 x 10 rounds)
6min LISS
=11.1 miles
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Training Log 04/28/19 – 05/11/19

https://youtu.be/xZ5aMWjNstk

https://youtu.be/o3XecA-PXOc

04/29/19 – Training
BW:175.6
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Comp Squat:
375×1@8
300×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
165×1@8.5
135×4 x 5 sets
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Close Grip Incline Bench:
145×10
155×10
162.5×10@8
155×10
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Strict BB Bicep Curl:
45×12 x 3 sets
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04/30/19 – Training
BW:175.6
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Sumo:
405×1@8
325×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Bench:
260×1@8
215×4 x 5 sets
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High Bar Squat:
165×10
175×10
185×10
175×10
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Banded Tricep Pushdown:
Blue x 25 x 3 sets
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05/01/19 – Training
BW:176.2
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2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
265×4
275×4
285×4 x 3 sets
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Pin Press @ Shoulders (no belt):
115×4
125×4
135×4 x 3 sets
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Close Grip Bench Press (no belt):
165×10
172.5×10
180×10
170×10
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7min Chins Density Block:
BW x 10,8,8,8,6,6,6 [52]
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Assault Bike LISS x 5.0 miles (15:15)
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Friday and Saturday are going to be ~16 hour days, so I have to squeeze two training sessions and a GPP session in over today and tomorrow. So I did upper back and half of my cardio after today’s session, I will do abs and the other half of cardio after tomorrow’s session, and I’ll do Saturday’s GPP/Cardio session on Sunday. Back on schedule Monday. Just make it fit.

05/02/19 – Training
BW:175.2
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Mid Shin Block Pull (no belt):
275×4
295×4
315×4 x 3 sets
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Comp Press:
115×4
130×4
140×4 x 3 sets
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RDL (no belt):
155×10
175×10
185×10
175×10
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Toes to Bar:
BW x 10 x 3 sets
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Assault Bike LISS x 5.0 miles (15:17)

05/05/19 – Accessory/Conditioning
BW:174.4
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Strict Barbell Row 7min Density Block:
100×12,12,12,10,10,10
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Toe to Bar 7min Density Block:
BW x 10,10,6,4,4
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Assault Bike:
10 min LISS
10 min HIIT (30s sprint/90s recovery ride)
10 min LISS
Total Distance – 9.6 miles
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05/06/19 – Training
BW:176.2
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Comp Squat:
380×1@8
305×5 x 5 sets
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Comp Press:
165×1@8.5
135×4 x 5 sets
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Close Grip Incline:
147.5×10
157.5×10
165×10
157.5×10
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BB Strict Bicep Curl:
45×15 x 3 sets
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05/07/19 – Training
BW:175.6
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Conventional Deads:
380×1@8
305×5 x 5 sets
*Sumo was bugging my right hip during warm ups. I switched to conventional, and things were fine.
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Comp Bench:
265×1@8
220×4 x 5 sets
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High Bar Squat (no belt):
165×10
177.5×10
190×10
185×10
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5/8/19 – Accessory/Conditioning
BW:176.2
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DB Row:
65×10 x 6 sets
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Toe To Bar:
BW x 10,5,5,5,5,5
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Assault Bike:
10 min LISS
14 min HIIT (30/90 x 7 rounds)
6 min LISS
Total – 9.7 miles
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5/9/19 – Training
BW:177.0
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2ct Pause Squat (no belt):
275×4
285×4
295×4 x 3 sets
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Pin Press @ Shoulders (no belt):
120×4
130×4
140×4 x 3 sets
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Close Grip Bench Press (no belt):
170×10
177.5×10
185×10
175×10
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Strict BB Bicep Curl:
45×15 x 3 sets

05/10/19 – Training
BW:176.6
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Mid Shin Block Pull (no belt):
305×4
315×4
325×4 x 3 sets
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Comp Press:
125×4
135×4
145×4 x 3 sets
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RDL (no belt):
175×10
185×10
195×10
185×10
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05/11/19 – Accessory/Conditioning
BW:177.2
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DB Row 8min Density Block:
70 x 10 x 6 sets
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Toe to Bar 8min Density Block:
BW x 8,8,6,6,4,4,4 [40]
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Assault Bike:
LISS x 10 min
HIIT x 20 min (30/90 x 10 rounds)
Total: 9.1 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 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 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.

https://youtu.be/FtcgJsJYjBc

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

SWAT Challenge Training Program – Week 2

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!

Training Log 03/10/19 – 03/16/19

https://youtu.be/cVAWKPjoS2Y

Monday 03/11/19
Pivot Block W1 D1
BW:176.8
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530 Low Bar Squat (no belt):
225 x 4 x 5 sets
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530 Bench (no belt):
160×4 x 5 sets
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Close Grip Football Bar Bench:
130×8 x 3 sets
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Barbell Bicep Curl:
45 x 25 x 1 set
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Back Raise:
BW x 25 x 1 set

Tuesday 03/12/19
Pivot Block W1 D2
BW:175.8
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530 Sumo Deadlift (no belt):
275×6,5,5,4,4….it’s comforting to know that I can’t even count to four….Lol
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530 Press (no belt):
100×4 x 5 sets
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Belt Squat:
400×8 x 3 sets
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Rope Tricep Pushdown:
50 x 40 x 1 set
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Wednesday 03/13/19
BW:175.6
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Assault Bike 25min LISS (8.2 miles)
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Chinups:
BW x 10 x 3 sets
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Ab Wheel:
Knees x 25,15,10

Thursday 03/14/19
Pivot W1 D3
BW:176.2
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530 Low Bar Squat (no belt):
225×4 x 5 sets
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530 Bench (no belt):
170×4 x 5 sets
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Dips:
BW x 10 x 3 sets
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BB Bicep:
45 x 25 x 1 set

Friday 03/15/19
Pivot W1 D4
BW:178.0
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530 Sumo Deadlift (no belt):
275×5,4,4,4,3
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530 Press (no belt):
105×4 x 5 sets
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Back Raise:
25 x 10 x 3 sets
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Rope Tricep:
70 x 20 x 1 set

Saturday 03/16/19
BW:177.6
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45 Minute HIIT @ Hard HIIT

FREE SWAT CHALLENGE TRAINING PROGRAM

https://www.facebook.com/epdfswat/ OR
www.epdfoundation.org

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 4th, 2019. 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 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 Monday, starting March 11th 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 “2019 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 MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU.

Have a question? Let us know in the comments!