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The Complete Shooting Athlete

Alexzander Jones

Multi-sport
Coach
Alexz Jones

12-Week Human Performance Shooting Program

Train like an athlete. Move like an athlete. Perform like an athlete—with a gun in your hands.

The 12-Week Human Performance Shooting Program is built for competitive and performance-focused shooters who want to become stronger, faster, more explosive, and more efficient on the range.

Shooting performance isn't only about what happens when the gun goes off. Your ability to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, enter and exit positions, stabilize the body, maintain grip, and repeatedly produce force can directly impact stage performance.

This program combines structured strength and conditioning, athletic movement development, daily dry fire, and live-fire integration into one progressive system.

WHAT YOU'LL TRAIN

  • Full-body strength and power
  • Sprinting and acceleration
  • Change of direction and deceleration
  • Explosive and reactive movement
  • Single-leg strength and stability
  • Grip and trunk development
  • Shooting-specific footwork
  • Draw and first-shot efficiency
  • Target transitions
  • Position entries and exits
  • Shooting on the move
  • Daily structured dry fire
  • Weekly live-fire application when available
  • Recovery and mobility

THREE PROGRESSIVE BLOCKS

BLOCK 1 — FOUNDATION Build strength, stability, movement quality, acceleration mechanics, footwork, and fundamental shooting skills.

BLOCK 2 — CAPACITY Increase muscular endurance and repeat-effort ability while learning to maintain quality movement and shooting mechanics as speed and fatigue increase.

BLOCK 3 — PERFORMANCE Turn your strength and capacity into usable speed, explosiveness, reactive movement, aggressive entries and exits, and match-performance execution.

This isn't a bodybuilding program with shooting added to it. The physical and technical training are designed to work together.

The goal is simple:

Accelerate harder. Brake faster. Move efficiently. Arrive ready to shoot. Leave sooner. Maintain control. Repeat.

Over 12 weeks, you'll intentionally develop the athlete behind the gun.

Build the athlete. Build the shooter. Bring the two together.

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Train as a Complete Shooting Athlete
Bring physical training and shooting development together in one progressive 12-week system built around better performance on the range.
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Move Faster & More Efficiently
Improve acceleration, deceleration, footwork, and change of direction to move between shooting positions with purpose.
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Build Shooting-Specific Strength
Develop full-body strength, stability, grip, and power that translate directly to controlling your body and firearm.
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Become More Explosive
Develop first-step speed, reactive power, and the ability to enter and exit positions aggressively.
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Develop Better Dry-Fire Habits
Follow structured practice for draws, transitions, movement, entries, exits, and stage execution instead of simply chasing repetitions.
Features
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Programming 7 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Standard Gym Equipment
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Workout

A

Dynamic Stretch

2 x 15

B

Jump Squat

4 x 5

C

DB Step Up

3 x 6

D

Single Leg RDL

3 x 8

E

Standing Alternating DB Press

3 x 8

F

1-Arm DB Row

3 x 8

G

Pull-Up

3 x 8-10

H

Side Plank

4 x 0:30

Sunday
DRYFIRE BLOCK 1
Monday
Workout

A

Dynamic Stretch

2 x 20

B

Falling Starts

6 x 5

C

2 Point Stance to Sprint

5 x 10

D

Side-Kneeling Starts

3 x 5

E

Broad Jump

4 x 3

F

Single Leg Broad Jump & Land

3 x 3

G

Sprint to Deceleration

4 x 5

Monday
DRYFIRE
Tuesday
Workout

A

Dynamic Stretch

2 x 20

B

Behind-the-Back Push Press

4 x 5

C

Plyometric Push-ups

4 x 10

D

Bodyweight Row

4 x 10

E

Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 8

F

DB Lateral Lunge

3 x 8

G

Barbell Ab Rollout

3 x 12

H

Band Rotations

3 x 10

I

Dead Hang

3 x 1:00

Tuesday
DRYFIRE
Wednesday
Workout

A

Dynamic Stretch

2 x 20

B

2 Point Stance to Sprint

6 x 5

C

Accelerate to 45 Degree Angle Cuts

4 x 10

D

Z Drill

E

Sprint to Deceleration

6 x 5

F

Lateral Step and Sprint

6 x 5

Wednesday
DRYFIRE
Thursday
Workout

A

Dynamic Stretch

2 x 20

B

Front Squat

4 x 5

C

Band-Assisted Vertical Jumps

4 x 5

D

Box Step-Off → Deceleration → Broad Jump

4 x 3

E

Pull-Up

4 x 10

F

Archer Push Up

3 x 12

G

Med Ball Rotational Throw

3 x 12

H

Single-Arm Band Row

3 x 24

I

Standing Band Adduction

3 x 24

J

Resisted Knee Drive

3 x 20

K

Toes to Bar

3 x 12

Thursday
DRYFIRE
Friday
DRYFIRE
Saturday
DRYFIRE
Coach
coach-avatar Alexz Jones

Alexzander Jones is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, competitive shooter, and human performance coach. A USPSA Grand Master and former Division I football player, Alexz combines high-level shooting experience with an athletic performance background to help shooters become stronger, faster, more efficient athletes and translate those abilities directly to performance on the range.

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Build the Athlete Behind the Gun

This program is about more than getting stronger or faster. It’s about developing physical abilities that translate directly to your performance as a shooter. Train with purpose, move with confidence, and become a more complete athlete every time you step

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FAQs
Who is this program for?
Competitive and performance-focused shooters who want to improve their strength, speed, movement, and overall physical ability on the range. You can scale the training to your current ability level.
How long is the program?
The program is 12 weeks long and divided into three progressive 4-week blocks: Foundation, Capacity, and Performance.
How many days per week will I train?
The program includes five primary physical training days, structured dry-fire practice throughout the week, live fire when available, and dedicated recovery.
Do I need access to a full gym?
A gym is recommended. The program uses common equipment including dumbbells, barbells, bands, boxes, medicine balls, pull-up bars, and basic conditioning equipment. Many exercises can be modified when necessary.
Do I need access to a shooting range every week?
No. The physical training and dry-fire portions can be completed without range access. Live-fire sessions are included when range access and ammunition are available.
How much shooting experience do I need?
You should already understand safe firearm handling and basic shooting fundamentals. This isn't a beginner firearms-safety course; it's designed to improve performance.
How long are the workouts?
Most physical sessions should take approximately 45–75 minutes, depending on your ability, equipment availability, and rest periods. Dry-fire sessions are generally 15–25 minutes.
Can I do this while still shooting matches?
Yes. The program is specifically designed for shooters. Training intensity can be adjusted around major matches, travel, and your competition schedule.
Is this just a fitness program for shooters?
No. The goal is to connect physical development directly to shooting performance through acceleration, braking, footwork, position entries and exits, stability, grip, dry fire, and stage movement.
What should I expect after 12 weeks?
The goal is to leave you stronger, faster, more explosive, and more efficient while giving you a structured system for continuing to develop the athlete behind the gun.
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Jake Miller

USPSA Carry Optics Competitor

Verified Athlete

"“I’ve always spent most of my time working on shooting skills, but this program showed me how much my movement was holding me back. I feel faster getting into positions, more explosive getting out, and much more confident moving aggressively through a stage.”"

verified-athlete-avatar Marcus Reed

Law Enforcement / Tactical Athlete

Verified Athlete

"“This program gave structure to an area of training I had largely ignored. The combination of strength, speed, footwork, and dry fire makes sense. I’m not just getting stronger—I’m learning how to actually use that athleticism with a gun in my hands.”"

The Complete Shooting Athlete