Good Dudes Finish First

Strength & Conditioning, Functional Fitness, General Fitness, Functional Training, Tactical / Military, Tactical, First Responders, Law Enforcement
Coach
Kevin Seaver

THE GDF1 PERFORMANCE INDEX

The GDF1 Performance Index (GPI) is our objective benchmark system.

Five tests.
No guesswork.
No fluff.

The GPI measures what actually matters:

THE BASE—Absolute Strength
THE PUSH—Upper Body Strength
THE POWER—Explosive Output
THE PULL—Relative Strength
THE ENGINE—Conditioning Capacity

This isn’t random testing. It’s a structured assessment designed to give you a clear baseline across the qualities that define a capable athlete.

We run the GPI at the start of your training cycle and retest every 8 weeks. That means you’re not just training hard—you’re training with data.

Progress isn’t a feeling.
It’s measurable.

If you want to know where you actually stand—and build from there—The GDF1 Performance Index is your starting line.

Train with intent.
Test with honesty.
⚡️GDF1⚡️

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1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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THE BASE
Absolute Strength Your foundation. The deadlift measures total-body strength, structural integrity, and force production. If your base is weak, everything else suffers. Strong athletes build from the ground up. No tricks. Just load on the bar and execute.
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THE PUSH
Upper Body Strength Can you move your own bodyweight with control? The bench press tests pressing strength, shoulder stability, and raw output. It’s simple, measurable, and brutally honest. Strength that transfers. Strength that shows up.
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THE POWER
Explosive Output Strength is force. Power is force applied quickly. The power clean or broad jump measures your ability to generate speed and athletic explosiveness. This is what separates lifters from athletes. If you can’t move fast, you’re leaving performance on the table.
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THE PULL
Relative Strength How strong are you relative to your bodyweight? Strict pull-ups test upper-body pulling strength, grip, and control. No kipping. No shortcuts. Just you versus gravity. This is capability.
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THE ENGINE
Conditioning Capacity Strength without conditioning is incomplete. The 2,000m row or 1-mile run measures aerobic power, pacing discipline, and mental resilience. This is where preparation meets discomfort. You don’t guess your engine. You test it.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 3 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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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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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches & team will push you harder, know you better, & keep you going longer, all through an app.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 1-week program
Sunday
THE BASE + THE PUSH

A

Deadlift

10, 8, 6, 3, 3, 3, 3

B

Bench Press

6, 8, 10, 10, 10

C

Dead Hang

3 x 0:30

Tuesday
THE POWER + THE PULL

A

Power Clean

5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3

B

Broad Jump

C

Pull-Up

D

Hollow Hold

3 x 0:30

Thursday
THE ENGINE

A

Rowing

1 x 2000

B

1-mile Run

1 x 1

THE GDF1 PERFORMANCE INDEX