Next Step Coaching

Tactical / Military, First Responders, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Alec Dean

Our "Train Like Heroes" program is designed with military, fire, and police in mind. Whether you're wanting to get physically fit before you join, or need better preparation with your physical fitness tests, this is the right program for you.
A balanced approach of strength training, endurance, speed, and recovery are all included in this six week plan.
This intermediate program will help with the physical preparation for these agencies, however it is for anyone who is looking to train like a warrior. Plan on building amazing strength and endurance in just six weeks.

Features
7 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Programming 7 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, mobility and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy.
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

Warm Up

A

Warm Up - Roll/Activate

-Foam Roll each Muscle Group 30 Seconds each -Mini Band Hip Bridge x10 -Mini Band Supine Knee Drivers x5ea -Clamshell x10ea -Deadbug x10 -Bird Dog x5ea Side -Worlds Greatest Stretch x3 ea Side -Knee Huggers x5 ea -Quad Pulls x5 ea -Hamstring Kicks x 5ea -Mini Band Lateral Walks x10 steps each Side

B

Low Plank

2 x 0:03 @ 10

C

Kneeling Side Plank Clam Shell

2 x 0:25

D

Kettlebell Deadlift

15, 12, 10, 8

E1

Kettlebell Goblet Squat

4 x 12

E2

Alternating V-Ups

4 x 6

F1

Push-Up

3 x MAX

F2

Straight Leg Sit Up

3 x 8

G

Shuttle Sprint

3 x 25

Recovery

H

Flexibility Circuit

Utilize this flow daily in order to keep body movement well. -Brettzal x3ea -Spiderman x3 ea -Pigeon Stretch x 30sec ea -Couch Stretch x 30sec ea -Childs Pose x 30sec ea -Supine Hip Flexor Stretch x 30sec ea -Lat Stretch x 30sec ea

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

Prep

A

Warm Up - Roll/Activate

-Foam Roll each Muscle Group 30 Seconds each -Mini Band Hip Bridge x10 -Mini Band Supine Knee Drivers x5ea -Clamshell x10ea -Deadbug x10 -Bird Dog x5ea Side -Worlds Greatest Stretch x3 ea Side -Knee Huggers x5 ea -Quad Pulls x5 ea -Hamstring Kicks x 5ea -Mini Band Lateral Walks x10 steps each Side

Prep

B

Dynamic Run Warm Up

-Forward March -Forward High Knee Run -Forward Skip -Lateral Shuffle Lateral Carioca -Lateral Skip

C

Run

6 x 1:30 @ 0:45

Recovery

D

Flexibility Circuit

Utilize this flow daily in order to keep body movement well. -Brettzal x3ea -Spiderman x3 ea -Pigeon Stretch x 30sec ea -Couch Stretch x 30sec ea -Childs Pose x 30sec ea -Supine Hip Flexor Stretch x 30sec ea -Lat Stretch x 30sec ea

E

Walking Cool Down

1 x 5:00

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

Prep

A

Warm Up - Roll/Activate

-Foam Roll each Muscle Group 30 Seconds each -Mini Band Hip Bridge x10 -Mini Band Supine Knee Drivers x5ea -Clamshell x10ea -Deadbug x10 -Bird Dog x5ea Side -Worlds Greatest Stretch x3 ea Side -Knee Huggers x5 ea -Quad Pulls x5 ea -Hamstring Kicks x 5ea -Mini Band Lateral Walks x10 steps each Side

B1

90 90 Hip Mobility

1 x 10

B2

Banded Lat Stretch

1 x 0:30

C1

Push Ups

4 x MAX @ 0:45

C2

Sit-up

3 x MAX @ 0:45

Recovery

D

Flexibility Circuit

Utilize this flow daily in order to keep body movement well. -Brettzal x3ea -Spiderman x3 ea -Pigeon Stretch x 30sec ea -Couch Stretch x 30sec ea -Childs Pose x 30sec ea -Supine Hip Flexor Stretch x 30sec ea -Lat Stretch x 30sec ea

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4

A

Flexibility/Mobility Routine

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

Prep

A

Warm Up - Roll/Activate

-Foam Roll each Muscle Group 30 Seconds each -Mini Band Hip Bridge x10 -Mini Band Supine Knee Drivers x5ea -Clamshell x10ea -Deadbug x10 -Bird Dog x5ea Side -Worlds Greatest Stretch x3 ea Side -Knee Huggers x5 ea -Quad Pulls x5 ea -Hamstring Kicks x 5ea -Mini Band Lateral Walks x10 steps each Side

B

Plank Up Downs

2 x 10

C

Broad Jump

2 x 5

D1

Trap Bar Deadlift

3 x 10

D2

Prisoner Squat

3 x 12

E1

1/2 Kneeling Shoulder Press

3 x 8

E2

Straight Leg Sit Up

F

Pull-Up

3 x MAX

G

Walking Cool Down

1 x 5:00

Recovery

H

Flexibility Circuit

Utilize this flow daily in order to keep body movement well. -Brettzal x3ea -Spiderman x3 ea -Pigeon Stretch x 30sec ea -Couch Stretch x 30sec ea -Childs Pose x 30sec ea -Supine Hip Flexor Stretch x 30sec ea -Lat Stretch x 30sec ea

Friday
Week 1 Day 6

Conditioning

A

Warm Up - Roll/Activate

-Foam Roll each Muscle Group 30 Seconds each -Mini Band Hip Bridge x10 -Mini Band Supine Knee Drivers x5ea -Clamshell x10ea -Deadbug x10 -Bird Dog x5ea Side -Worlds Greatest Stretch x3 ea Side -Knee Huggers x5 ea -Quad Pulls x5 ea -Hamstring Kicks x 5ea -Mini Band Lateral Walks x10 steps each Side

Conditioning

B

Dynamic Run Warm Up

-Forward March -Forward High Knee Run -Forward Skip -Lateral Shuffle Lateral Carioca -Lateral Skip

C

1-mile Run

Conditioning

D

Flexibility Circuit

Utilize this flow daily in order to keep body movement well. -Brettzal x3ea -Spiderman x3 ea -Pigeon Stretch x 30sec ea -Couch Stretch x 30sec ea -Childs Pose x 30sec ea -Supine Hip Flexor Stretch x 30sec ea -Lat Stretch x 30sec ea

Saturday
Week 1 Day 7

A

Flexibility/Mobility Routine

FAQs
Is this program only for military, police, and fire?
No! This program can absolutely be for anyone. The training is designed with those agencies in mind, but anyone can do it.
Do I need a gym membership?
Yes, having access to a gym to complete this program will be needed. A lot of equipment will be involved, however there are days when the workouts can be done outside!
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Justin Silva

New Mexico Army National Guardsman

Verified Athlete

"Alec did an excellent job at tailoring my schedule and exercises needed to fulfill my goals! He is very knowledgeable and very detailed. He took the specific events in the Army Combat Fitness Test and constructed a program that allowed me to increase my overall score by 25 points!"

"Train Like Heroes" Preparation Program