Absolution: Attrition

Cascade Barbell

Endurance, Tactical / Military, Tactical

Coach

Tim Ammons

"The ability to traverse terrain quickly, and on time, will make or break an operation"

Regardless of technological advances, boots are still the ultimate ATV.

A strong aerobic capacity reduces strength and power degradation from fatigue.

You can be the fastest sprinter in the world, until you have to climb 500m in elevation with all of your gear. If the endurance isn't there, then you have nothing left to sprint with.

A large aerobic capacity allows you to express your fine motor skills. Faster recovery from bounds, lower heart and breathing rate, think and plan better.

Too many people live on the treadmill and paved surfaces

Pure aerobic performance and PT tests are only half the picture

Get comfortable going outside in the heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Gain experience with layering, your nutrition requirements, and different footwear

Accurately judge your movement time in different conditions

Know your limits, so you can plan better when it's not just you

About Attrition

Designed to push endurance, while maintaining your strength and power.

Significant time and recovery demands, not ideal for active deployments and busy training schedules

Gym/run sessions 5 days/week. Average 90 minutes each

Every weekend, long hike or ruck. 1-6 hours in duration.

Recommended for those who have completed Absolution or are accustomed to at least 5-6 hours of endurance training/week.

The Absolution Series

Strength: Immolation

Power: Austerity

Concurrent: Absolution

$20 / mo

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Coming From Absolution?

Large increase in running mileage (esp. incline running). Moderate increase in hiking volume. Large reductions in lifting and power training to maintenance levels

A Periodized System

Designed to integrate seamlessly with other programs in the Absolution Series (Absolution, Immolation, Austerity). You can change training emphasis as often as you like without adjusting to a completely different training style. This gives you great flexibility in periodizing your training to fit your needs.

Keep Gainz...Periodization Done Right

All programs in the Absolution Series are designed to maintain fitness from other specialized programs. So if you run an intensive strength program like Immolation for awhile, you won't lose your strength when you switch to Attrition.

Selection Prep

While this program is designed for operational fitness, it can double as a solid selection prep program (albeit a little overkill, depending on where you're going). Make sure to drop training volume and rest once you're 1-2 months out from leaving.

The Same Training Style

Tempo training and novel loading strategies. Innovative hip, core, and shoulder exercises. Intense training. Simplicity and minimal wasted time whenever possible. Cascade Barbell's unique approach, in a very high-volume package.

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