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Firefighter - Minimal Equipment

Wenning Strength

Tactical, Tactical / Military, First Responders
Coach
Matt Wenning

Built for Firefighters Who Need Real-World Strength and Conditioning

This program was designed specifically for firefighters who need to stay strong, conditioned, durable, and ready for the demands of the job — without needing a fully-equipped gym.

Using just a straight bar and dumbbells, you’ll train with proven methods built to improve performance on the fireground, during long shifts, and under fatigue. Every session is focused on developing practical strength, conditioning, and resilience that carries over directly to the real world.

This is structured strength and conditioning built to improve:

-Work capacity -Strength endurance under fatigue -Joint durability and injury prevention -Posterior chain strength and core stability -Conditioning for long calls and demanding shifts -Recovery and physical longevity -Real-world tactical performance

PROGRAM DETAILS

-4 training days per week -Designed for limited equipment setups -Ideal for station gyms, home gyms, and small commercial gyms -Built for all experience levels with scalable exercise options -Alternative exercise substitutions available when equipment is limited

INCLUDED WITH THE PROGRAM

-Full weekly programming -Exercise video demonstrations -Direct access to the training community -Coaching support and exercise substitutions -Programming built around longevity, performance, and recovery

Whether you're coming off shift, working long hours, responding to calls, or balancing family and training, this program was built to help firefighters stay physically prepared year-round.

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Build Real-World Strength
Develop the kind of strength that directly transfers to carrying equipment, climbing stairs, dragging hose, lifting patients, and handling physically demanding calls.
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Improve Conditioning Under Fatigue
Train your body to perform when exhausted so you can maintain power, focus, and endurance deep into long shifts and fireground operations.
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Reduce Injury Risk and Stay Durable
Strengthen joints, improve movement quality, and build resilience to help minimize common firefighter injuries caused by repetitive stress and heavy workloads.
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Train Effectively With Minimal Equipment
Get high-level programming using only a straight bar and dumbbells, making it easy to stay consistent at the station, at home, or while traveling.
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Increase Longevity On and Off the Job
Build sustainable strength, conditioning, and recovery habits that help you stay healthy, capable, and physically prepared for the long term.
Features
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Programming 4 days per week
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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
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Dumbbell // Plates
Recommended
Rack // Bench
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
Max lower

A1

Planks

3 x 0:45

A2

Med Ball Slam

3 x 8

A3

Good Morning - Banded Good Morning

3 x 25

B

3 Second Pause Speed Back Squat

7 x 2

C

Lunge - DB Step Ups

2 x 10

D

Traps - DB Shrugs

Monday
Max effort upper

A1

Feet Up Bench

3 x 25

A2

DB Bent Over Fly

3 x 15

A3

Roll Unders

4 x 12

B

GVT Pause Bench

7 x 8

C

Pull-ups

D

Triceps - Kickbacks

Wednesday
Dynamic Lower

A1

Lateral Lunges

3 x 12

A2

Side Plank on Hand

3 x 0:30

A3

Deadlift - DB Alt Toe Touch RDL

3 x 12

B

Speed Squats

7 x 2

C

Hanging Leg Raises

2 x 12

D

Traps - Bent Over DB Shrugs

3 x 12

Thursday
dynamic upper

A1

Bench - DB Bench Press

3 x 25

A2

Poliquin Int/Ext Rotations

3 x 25

A3

Incline DB Tricep Rollbacks

3 x 25

B

Paused Speed Bench

7 x 3

C

Pushups

D

Standing Cuban Press

Coach
coach-avatar Matt Wenning

With a Master's Degree in Biomechanics and a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University, Matt Wenning is a renowned 3-time world champion powerlifter who has directed over 6,000 troops in strength, conditioning, and wellness for the U.S. Army, including Infantry and Ranger Divisions.

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