Tactical Hypertrophy / 50 Cubed

JoshStrength

Bodybuilding, Tactical, Tactical / Military
Coach
Josh Bryant

**Want to be as strong as someone 50 pounds heavier than you and as fast, agile, and as quick as someone 50 pounds lighter than you?! **

That's exactly what this program strives to do.

Mathematically, cubed is the result of multiplying that same number by itself three times. 50 x 3 is 150, 50 cubed is 125,000.

**Cubed is exponential **

It’s synergy.

For the few bastards tough enough to survive this program, your results will also be exponential.

**We will build the strength and power to sprint up a hill or climb over an obstruction with 120 pounds of external load, and we'll have the ability to repeat that. **

Tactical strength is the objective, but we will build it without an inflated, artificial strength base.

Check out this YouTube video on Operation Tactical Hypertrophy with Tom Haviland, who helped design this program and was the initial guinea pig.

He is the most potent combination of speed, strength, muscularity, movement capacity and conditioning to ever walk planet Earth.

**Many people have said they want to train like Tom; the way is now here, let’s see who has the cojones. **

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ONLY for those who are ALL IN
This 9-week program is purely about excellence and readiness. You'll be expected to train twice a day 3-4 times per week. You're either all-in or you're out and it takes a crazy bastard to begin the trek!
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Meaningful Movements
We'll focus almost exclusively on ground-based functional movements like the Back Squat and Bench Press, adding in pulls, carries, sled drags, and rucks. Not a single movement, set, or even rep was wasted when we put this training plan together.
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Ready at a Moment's Notice
We understand how training can impact performance and how performance (for some) can mean life or death in certain situations. This training plan was put together to ensure that you're ready at a moment's notice, for whatever comes your way in work and in life.
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Tech-Enabled for You
We're delivering this Tactical Hypertrophy/ 50 Cubed program with TrainHeroic so we can get the training plan in your hands immediately. Used by our nation's special operators and tactical community, you'll be able to track your progress, record your numbers, see movement videos, and so much more with the app. Leverage offline mode when you're down range so you're always ready to go.
Features
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Programming 7 days per week
5 days of strength, hypertrophy and tactical training with 2 days of rucking (every 10 days) We've built-in 1 reload week to keep you fresh.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Each movement is attached to a video demo so that you're not guessing what to do or how to do it.
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Detailed, expert instruction
I've written tips that go beyond exercise instruction. You'll know rest times, tempos, and what I'm looking for specifically in each movement.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your program will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell + Plates, Dumbbells, Cable Machine, Bench, Plyo Box, Ban
Recommended
Conventional Gym
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 9-week program
Sunday
Day 1 AM

A

Plyometric Push-ups

6 x 3

B

Speed Bench Press

8 x 3 @ 50 %

C

Plyo Pull-Ups

1 x 12

D

Neck Extension

4 x 25

Sunday
Day 1 PM

A1

Bench Press

6 x 6

A2

Seal Row

6 x 6

B

Incline DB Bench Press

1 x MAX

C

Standing Decline Cable Fly

4 x MAX

D

Juarez Valley 20 Pushups

1 x 210

Monday
Day 2

A1

Spider Curls

5 x 10

A2

Tricep Rope Pulldowns

5 x 15

B

Hammer Curl

5 x 8

C

Decline DB Tricep Extension

5 x 8

D

Neck Flexion

3 x 15

E

McGill Situp

3 x 12

Tuesday
Day 3 AM

A

Box Jump

1 x 10

B

Back Squat

5, 3, 1, 10

C

Drop Lunges

3 x 4

D

Backward Sled Drag

6 x 50

E

Leg Press

8 x 8

Tuesday
Day 3 PM

A

Leg Curls (Toes Pointed In)

3 x 5

B

Leg Curls (Toes Pointed Out)

3 x 5

C

Leg Curls (Toes Pointed Neutral)

3 x 5

D

Single Leg RDL

3 x 5

E

Landmine Anti-Rotational

5 x 3

Wednesday
Day 4

A

Rucking

1 x 60:00

Thursday
Day 5

A

Log Press

6 x 3

B

Cable Lateral Raise

4 x 15

C

Neutral Grip Pull Ups

5 x 5

D

Cable Rear Delt Fly

3 x 12

E

Walk Tall Neck

3 x 30

Friday
Day 6

A

Rucking

1 x 60:00

Saturday
OFF DAY

Rest

A

Rest Day Today.

Coach
coach-avatar Josh Bryant

Josh Bryant has held world records in powerlifting and won the Strongest Man in America title in 2005. Referred to as the “trainer of superstars," Josh works with some of the world’s strongest and most muscular athletes at Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas.

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A Hypertrophy program for the tactical community

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FAQs
What is RPE?
RPE is the acronym for rate of perceived exertion and is a way to self-regulate intensity. The following is the RPE scale used for the program. REMEMBER that RPEs are not emotional or a challenge, they are a pragmatic way to modulate intensity to the day’s strength levels. RPE is a measuring tool.
More on RPE...
4 Light weight for active recovery or mobility 5 Warm-up weight 6 Too light to have a significant training effect 7 Could have performed an additional three to five reps at the end of the set
And a little more on RPE...
8 Could have performed two to three additional reps at the end of a set 9 Could have performed one additional rep at the of a set, maybe two 10 At a max, no additional reps could be performed at the end of the set
Exclusivity Explained
As someone who successfully trains the greatest tactical athletes in the trenches, this is complete hogwash! I have taken the best of each type of periodization and honed a way to increase your strength and movement capacity concurrently.
Is this program only for advanced lifters?
This program is only for advanced lifters. Tactical Hypertrophy/50 Cubed is not an inclusive program, it is very exclusive! A majority who attempt will fail. If you are in doubt about your ability to recover, do twice a day workouts and be committed to this program, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS PROGRAM.
WARNING!
There are plenty of other programs which require less time, pain and mental anguish. Tactical Hypertrophy/50 Cubed training is only for the elite and the fully committed. You have been warned! DO NOT MOVE FORWARD IF YOU ARE UNSURE.
How do I know if I'm an Advanced Lifter?
You have 2+ years of consistent intelligent training. You've continuously progressed in strength levels, exercise technique, work capacity, muscle hypertrophy + other desired outcomes + are closing in on genetic potential. You've know your strengths + weaknesses + can make adjustments on your own.
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Tony Sentmanat

Owner, Real World Tactical

Verified Athlete

"Josh Bryant, hands down, is the best strength coach in the country."

verified-athlete-avatar SGT Harry Walker

Operator, US Special Forces

Verified Athlete

"Josh was an integral part of my preparation process for Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection... The physical strength and endurance I built helped me to succeed and thrive during critical phases such as Gate Week and Team Week."

Tactical Hypertrophy / 50 Cubed