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.
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
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
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
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
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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