Built to Respond

Coach Justin McCartney

Tactical / Military, First Responders, Tactical, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Justin McCartney

Built to Respond is for tactical professionals whose careers demand performance but schedules require efficiency.

This is a complete training system built around the minimum effective dose for tactical athletes:

  • PRs with an operational purpose
  • Maximum return, minimum time cost
  • No sacrifice to time outside the uniform

4 Days of Training. 3 Hours Total. Always Mission Ready.

As your career and responsibilities demand more, the old approach of "more is better" falls apart.

Your reality is everyday chaos. Unpredictable shifts. Stress that never stops.

You need a system that's built to respond to chaos so you can respond when it matters most.

This system is made up of 2 full-body days and 2 conditioning days with complete schedule autonomy. Extended shift? It flexes. Callout at 0300? It adjusts. The system adapts to you and your demands.

If you like burning the candle at both ends and being in recovery debt, Built to Respond will NOT be for you. We train hard on the right exercises and pair that with purpose-driven conditioning to deliver maximum readiness without breaking you down.

Whether you're preparing for a test, need to be ready 24/7/365, or want to be a physical weapon - you need to be Built to Respond.

$30 / mo
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4 Days. 3 Hours. Mission Ready.
2 full-body strength sessions + 2 conditioning days built around ~3 hours per week. Supersets, circuits, and strategic finishers develop strength and power. Aerobic and anaerobic work builds complete work capacity. Efficient sessions that ensure readiness and recovery.
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Performance That Transfers
Every set, rep, and session is built to transfer to the job. Strategic exercise selection, sequencing, and volume management ensure you recover and adapt. Joint-friendly movements attack weaknesses while managing stress to improve overall performance.
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Respond to Your Chaos
Complete schedule autonomy for operational life. Full-body training and flexible off days let you move sessions, auto-regulate intensity, and stay consistent. The program adapts to your reality so you stay ready 24/7/365 - no matter what life throws at you.
Features
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Programming 4 days per week
2 x Full Body days / 2 x Conditioning days / 3 Flex days.
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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 strong, selfless, & high-performing community that shares the same mission and will help bring your best version of yourself.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coach & team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Competitive Integrity // Dynamic Persistence // Squat Rack / Stand // Trap Bar // Barbell w/ Plates // Dumbbells + Kettlebells (adjustable or varying weights) // Bands // Pull-up Bar
Recommended
Fully Stocked Gym // Speciality Bars
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
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Tactical strength and conditioning coach

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Built to Respond

... without coming face to face with burnout, overuse injures, and detracting from other aspects of your high-stress life?

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