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Tactical Athlete - Modern Athlete Strength

Modern Athlete Strength

Tactical, Tactical / Military
Coaches
Ben Thebaud and Brian

The Strongest and Fastest You've Ever Been

Many tactical programs out there are a mix of random movements thrown together because they're hard. In reality, it doesn't do much besides leave you feeling broken, tired, and wondering why you're not making the progress you want.

Modern Athlete Strength provides the blueprint to building strength and stamina that last a lifetime. We will help you feel and perform better than you ever have before.

Here's how we do it:

With 20+ years of combined experience working with Division 1 athletes and the top 1% of the military, we know what it takes to be successful, and we know what is gimmicky BS labeled as "tactical."

Your training plan uses a methodology that accounts for an unpredictable schedule, stress imposed outside the gym, and the movement demands of the tactical population.

You will lift heavy, sprint, and move further and faster than you have before.

Most importantly, you will have a balanced approach to training that leaves you energized and ready to attack the next day.

You just need to commit to the process and we will take care of the rest.

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Strength. Power. Speed.
Train like an athlete. Develop the engine to move further and faster. Be an asset and be the fittest person to step into the ring.
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Professional Coaching
From Division 1 football to working with military athletes, we're bringing years of professional coaching experience to the team and sharing it with you. No bro science. No BS. Just proven methods for building serious strength, power, and endurance to make you a top performer.
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Look the Part
Presence goes a long way. Look like you do the job. Look like you've spent a day or two in the gym. Develop athleticism while getting strong and lean.
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7 Day Free Trial
Don't take our word for it. Try your first week for free. No contract and no commitment. If it's not for you, cancel anytime.
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 7 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
Track everything through the TrainHeroic app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell, Plates, DBs, Bands, Squat Rack
Recommended
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
ZEUS W4D7
Monday
ZEUS W5D1

A1

3-Way Dorsiflexion Mobilization

3 x 0:30

A2

Glute Bridge Walkout

3 x 0:30

A3

Single Leg KB RDL

3 x 8

A4

Box Jump

3 x 5

B

Deadlift

5 x 3

C1

Bulgarian Split Squat ISO Hold

3 x 0:20

C2

Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 0:40

D1

DB RDL to Shrug

3 x 12

D2

Pull-Up

3 x MAX

E1

Assault Bike

5 x 20

E2

Russian KB Swing

5 x 20

E3

Med Ball Slams

5 x 20

Conditioning

F

Cool-Down

Parasympathetic Breathing 3-5 Minutes Put your heels on a bench or something of similar height and lay on your back. Breathe in through the nose for about 4 seconds Hold 1-2 seconds Breathe out through the nose for about 4 seconds Pause 1-2 seconds

Tuesday
ZEUS W5D2

A1

90/90 Hip Mobility

3 x 5

A2

Thoracic Spine Active Rotation

3 x 5

A3

Banded Shrug

3 x 15

A4

Falling Starts

3 x 3 @ 10

B

L Drill

3 x 3

C

Hang Clean Pull

5 x 3

D1

Push Press

4 x 5

D2

Cross Body Med Ball Slam

4 x 2

Strongman Conditioning

E

5 Rounds 25m Sandbag Zercher Carry 50m Shuttle Sprint (25m Down/Back) 25m Sandbag Bear Crawl 50m Shuttle Sprint (25m Down/Back) Rest 2 Mins

Conditioning

F

Cool-Down

Parasympathetic Breathing 3-5 Minutes Put your heels on a bench or something of similar height and lay on your back. Breathe in through the nose for about 4 seconds Hold 1-2 seconds Breathe out through the nose for about 4 seconds Pause 1-2 seconds

Wednesday
ZEUS W5D3

A1

Band IR/ER

3 x 10

A2

Bench Thoracic Extension

3 x 0:30

A3

Plank w/ Banded Row

3 x 10

A4

Single Arm MedBall Toss

3 x 5

B

Close Grip Bench Press

5 x 3

C

Single Arm DB Row

4 x 5

D1

Banded Pushup

2 x MAX

D2

Push-Up

2 x MAX

E1

DB Pullover

3 x 8

E2

Cross Body Hammer Curl

3 x 15

F

Banded Tricep Extension

1 x 100

Thursday
ZEUS W5D4

Conditioning

A

Mid Distance Warm-Up

5-10 Min Jog 10 Scoops each leg 10 Quad Stretch Walk each leg 10 Hip Cradles each leg 10 Leg Swings (Forward/Backward/Side-to-Side) each leg 10 Hip Hinges

Cardiac Output Conditioning

B

50 Minutes Keep your pace in a Zone 2 to a very low Zone 3. This is going to be in the 60-75% range if you are wearing a heart rate monitor. Conversational pace if not. Chose any form of conditioning Run/Ruck/Row, etc. You can also combine multiple machines/forms of conditioning for a total of 45 minutes.

Conditioning

C

Conditioning Cool-Down

2-3 Rounds Rope Hamstring - 30 Seconds Rope Adductor/Abductor - 30 Seconds (Each) Rope Piriformis - 30 Seconds Rope Quad - 30 Seconds

Friday
ZEUS W5D5

A1

Half Kneeling Ankle Mobility

3 x 10

A2

Half Kneeling Adductor Mobilization

3 x 0:30

A3

Side Lying Rib Roll

3 x 5

A4

Hurdle Hop to Box Jump

3 x 3

B

Back Squat

5 x 5

C

Deadlift

5 x 5

D1

Barbell Reverse Lunge

4 x 6

D2

Copenhagen Short Lever Bridge

4 x 0:30

E1

Banded Lat Pulldown

3 x 10

E2

Chest Supported High Row

3 x 15

E3

Chest Supported Incline Shrug

3 x 20

F

Assault Bike

6 x 0:15

Conditioning

G

Cool-Down

Parasympathetic Breathing 3-5 Minutes Put your heels on a bench or something of similar height and lay on your back. Breathe in through the nose for about 4 seconds Hold 1-2 seconds Breathe out through the nose for about 4 seconds Pause 1-2 seconds

Saturday
ZEUS W5D6

A1

Underhand Band Pull-Apart

3 x 15

A2

Quadruped Thoracic Rotation

3 x 5

A3

Contralateral Dead Bug

3 x 1:00

A4

Depth Push-Up

3 x 5

B

Bench Press

5 x 5

C1

Slight Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 6

C2

Hand Release Push Up

3 x 12

C3

Close Grip Incline Pushup

3 x 25

D

Single Leg Banded KB Suitcase Hold

2 x 0:30

E1

Barbell Bicep Curl

3 x 15

E2

KB Farmer's Carry

3 x 25

Conditioning

F

Cool-Down

Parasympathetic Breathing 3-5 Minutes Put your heels on a bench or something of similar height and lay on your back. Breathe in through the nose for about 4 seconds Hold 1-2 seconds Breathe out through the nose for about 4 seconds Pause 1-2 seconds

Coaches
coach-avatar Ben Thebaud

Ben is an MS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with years of experience in Division 1 College Football. Ben now works as a strength coach with the US military.

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Brian is a Power Athlete Block One Coach, ISSA Sports Nutrition Coach, and Army Veteran.

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FAQs
Do I start at the beginning of the cyle or start where the team is?
We prefer you pick up where the team is. Your coaches are able to help you scale the volume, so you acclimate appropriately to the team. In the long run, you will have more success and fun staying on the same page as your teammates, and it helps us provide better coaching.
Do I need to know my maxes for each lift?
No. We use the conjugate method and autoregulation, so your efforts each day are based on your readiness. We understand the tactical population has numerous variables outside of the gym that affect performance, so we account for this in our training.
What if I don't have the equipment for some of the exercises?
Your coaches are standing by to assist. Just reach out in the forum and we will get you set up with a substitution that works with what you have on hand.
Modern Athlete Liability Statement
Consult a medical professional prior to beginning any fitness program. By signing up, the user is voluntarily participating in fitness training entirely at their own risk and waives any right to bring legal action against Modern Athlete Strength Systems, LLC, or associated trainers.
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Mark Bartos

Tactical Athlete

Verified Athlete

"MASS programming is by far the best programming I have ever utilized. Coing off a significant back injury, I thought I'd never lift again. The programing has me squatting and deadlifting very near the weights I was at prior to injury. I'm looking forward to continuing programming through MASS!"

verified-athlete-avatar Matt Beasley

Military Veteran

Verified Athlete

"Working with the team has kept me progressing not just in overall strength, but durability. The programming is challenging, adaptable, and most importantly, effective. Thanks to Brian and Ben, I'm not only able to keep up, but outperform folks half my age."

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