Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete

Some trainees use the minimum doses for certain exercises, and max sets/reps to target problem areas.

Zulu revolves around a cluster of 4-6 main lifts+ performed over 4 days through the week. Each lift is practiced twice a week. If you can handle the volume, you can use up to 6 or 7major lifts + accessories.

Consistency and persistence can move mountains. Don’t break the chain.

THOU SHALT REST A MINIMUM OF TWO MINUTES BETWEEN SETS

Fighter template + Squat/Deadlift, along with a few sets of push-ups as a finisher is becoming a very popular combo with competitive distance runners using the system.

Think of the old Tortoise and Hare fable. When you approach your strength training, be the tortoise, grasshopper. Go slow and focus on progressing. Slow and steady. When you’re conditioning, be the rabbit. Go all out if required.

maximal-strength is the skeleton or framework that other physical attributes are draped over.

The average gym rat trains on emotion and feel.

For a minimalist approach like Operator, I generally favor substantial compound lifts like the back squat and bench press for the average trainee.