Whether you are currently serving or wanting to join special operations, part of the law enforcement community or a first responder, you have come to the right place for training.
This training is designed for those who's "sport" is bigger than a game. You need to have a combination of multiple skill sets to allow yourself the ability operate in a constant changing environment. If you're someone who cares about getting the results you want from your training, then welcome to The Performance Syndicate. We pull from the functional fitness world, weightlifting, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and gymnastics to build the best program to create the best athletes we can.
Our programs are all-inclusive from the time you start your session including warm up, activation, training and conditioning. We are constantly testing and adjusting training as we go so you will be able to see yourself respond to your hard work and your training will accommodate you accordingly.
Prep
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General Warm Up
Our main purpose is to get our heart rate up, breathing rate up and body temperature up. General movement works just fine up less I specifies otherwise. Several options include, but not limited to: Jump Rope - 200 touches aka jumps 5 min of the machine of your choice Jogging, skipping, shuffling, carioca, etc.
Prep
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Banded Activation 1
If you have access to mini bands, great if not, no worries and skip. They're cheap on amazon if you are interested in purchasing and worth it. Banded - Single Leg Internal and External Rotation x 10 ea - Squats x 10 - Forward and backwards walks in 1/4 squat stance - x 10 ea - Glute Bridge x 5 w/ ISO2 at top aka squeeze and hold
Prep
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Tactical Athlete - Movement Prep 1
- In Place High Knee Pull to Reverse Lunge x 5ea Quad Walk x 5 ea Heel and Toe x 5 ea Lateral Squat x 5 ea Torso Twists x 10 ea Hip Circles x 10 ea Rollbacks to V-Sit x 10 Single Leg Groiner w/ Single Arm Reach x 5 ea Push Up x 10
Skill/Tech
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Run Prep
Perform each movement for 5 yd Walk yd and then begin the next movement for another 5 yd Penguin Walk High Knee March w/ ankle push - controlled A Skip High Knee Skip High Knees
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Build Ups
1 x 5 @ 25
F1
Back Squat
5 x 5 @ 45, 55, 65, 70, 75 %
F2
Band Pull-Apart
3 x 15
G1
Single Arm Db Half Kneeling Overhead Press
3 x 8
G2
Dead Hang
3 x 0:30
G3
Single Leg, Single Arm Db/Kb RDL
3 x 5
H1
TRX Row
2 x 12
H2
Single Arm Db Farmer's Walk
2 x 25
H3
Physioball Rollouts
2 x 10
Treadmill Intervals
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On either a regular treadmill or if you have access to one, a self propelled treadmill such as a true runner or Woodway Curve. 8 rounds of 30 sec of running / sprinting 60 sec of recovery walk Run at a speed that is sustainable On December 2nd we will perform a running test to start the program off of.
Recovery
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Recovery Period
Start that recovery period. This can be as many as you have time for but help get that body ready. We only improve on what we can recover from. 5 min easy bike Foam Roll Static Stretch Contrast Shower - 2-3 min hot, 1-2 min cold for a couple of rounds SLEEP
Prep
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General Warm Up
Our main purpose is to get our heart rate up, breathing rate up and body temperature up. General movement works just fine up less I specifies otherwise. Several options include, but not limited to: Jump Rope - 200 touches aka jumps 5 min of the machine of your choice Jogging, skipping, shuffling, carioca, etc.
Bridge Activation
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Front Plank x 30 sec Side Plank x 30 sec ea Glute Bridge x 30 sec
Prep
C
Mobility Movement Warm Up
Self Ankle Mobility x10 ea Leg Swings x 10 ea - Front to Back, Side to Side Wall Slides - x10 Alt. Front Lunge x 5 ea Alt. Lateral Lunge x 5 ea SL RDL x 5 ea T-Spine Twist from Quadruped Position x 10 ea Scap Push Ups x 10 Single Leg Groiner w/ SA Reach x 5 ea
D
Box Jump
3 x 5
E1
Db Push Up with Alternating Row
3 x 8
E2
Alternating Db Curl Up + Hammer Curl Down
3 x 8
E3
SA Kettlebell Bottoms Up Walk
3 x 20
Aerobic Capacity
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25 min of non-impact steady state at a conversational pace Please feel free to mix up machines you use for 25 min total.
Recovery
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Recovery Period
Start that recovery period. This can be as many as you have time for but help get that body ready. We only improve on what we can recover from. 5 min easy bike Foam Roll Static Stretch Contrast Shower - 2-3 min hot, 1-2 min cold for a couple of rounds SLEEP
Prep
A
General Warm Up
Our main purpose is to get our heart rate up, breathing rate up and body temperature up. General movement works just fine up less I specifies otherwise. Several options include, but not limited to: Jump Rope - 200 touches aka jumps 5 min of the machine of your choice Jogging, skipping, shuffling, carioca, etc.
Upper Body Activation 1
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Back to Wall OH Arm Raise - x10 Alt. Shoulder Touches from Push Up Position x5 ea Banded Pass-Throughs x 10 Scap Pull Ups x 10
Tactical Athlete Movement Prep 2
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High Knee Pull x 5 ea Quad Walk x 5 ea Split Squat x 5 ea Lateral Squat x 5 ea SL RDL x 5 ea Scap Push Ups x 10 T-Spine Twist x 5 ea Single Leg Groiner x 5 ea Rotating Push Ups x 5 Straight Leg Sit Up x 5
Prep
D
Plate Warm Up
w/ 5 lb plate in each hand Rear Raise, Lateral Raise, Front Raise, Curl to Press, OH Triceps Extensions, High External Rotation x 10 ea
E
Snatch Grip Push Press + OH Squat
2 x 5 @ 0, 45 lb
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Hang Power Snatch from Power Position
4 x 5 @ 45, _ , _ , _ lb
G1
Bench Press
5 x 5 @ 45, 55, 65, 70, 75 %
G2
Facepulls
3 x 10
G3
Glute Bridge March
3 x 5
H1
Pull-Up
8, 4, MAX, _
H2
DB Lateral Lunge
3 x 5
H3
Anti-Rotational Press
3 x 5
Machine Intervals
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3 rounds You can mix up the machines of your choice. Do not use momentum based machines aka ellipticals or striders. Make sure you are the driving force 2 min at the fastest pace you can sustain Rest 75 sec and repeat for 4 total rounds.
Recovery
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Recovery Period
Start that recovery period. This can be as many as you have time for but help get that body ready. We only improve on what we can recover from. 5 min easy bike Foam Roll Static Stretch Contrast Shower - 2-3 min hot, 1-2 min cold for a couple of rounds SLEEP
Prep
A
General Warm Up
Our main purpose is to get our heart rate up, breathing rate up and body temperature up. General movement works just fine up less I specifies otherwise. Several options include, but not limited to: Jump Rope - 200 touches aka jumps 5 min of the machine of your choice Jogging, skipping, shuffling, carioca, etc.
Bridge Activation
B
Front Plank x 30 sec Side Plank x 30 sec ea Glute Bridge x 30 sec
Prep
C
Mobility Movement Warm Up
Self Ankle Mobility x10 ea Leg Swings x 10 ea - Front to Back, Side to Side Wall Slides - x10 Alt. Front Lunge x 5 ea Alt. Lateral Lunge x 5 ea SL RDL x 5 ea T-Spine Twist from Quadruped Position x 10 ea Scap Push Ups x 10 Single Leg Groiner w/ SA Reach x 5 ea
D
Broad Jump
3 x 3
E
2 Mile Run
Recovery
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Recovery Period
Start that recovery period. This can be as many as you have time for but help get that body ready. We only improve on what we can recover from. 5 min easy bike Foam Roll Static Stretch Contrast Shower - 2-3 min hot, 1-2 min cold for a couple of rounds SLEEP
Prep
A
General Warm Up
Our main purpose is to get our heart rate up, breathing rate up and body temperature up. General movement works just fine up less I specifies otherwise. Several options include, but not limited to: Jump Rope - 200 touches aka jumps 5 min of the machine of your choice Jogging, skipping, shuffling, carioca, etc.
Prep
B
Banded Activation 2
If you have access to mini bands, great! If not, no worries. If you are interested in buy some they are cheap and worth it. - Banded Double Leg Internal / External Hip Rotation x10 ea Squat x 10 Lateral Walk x 10 steps ea way
Tactical Athlete Movement Prep 3
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Neck - Front / Back, Ear to Shoulder, Twist x 5 ea Shoulder Circles x 10 Hands Open and Squeeze x 10 Wrist Circles x 10 ea Elbow Circles x 10 ea Egyptian x 10 ea Arm Circles x 10 ea Torso Twists x 10 ea Hip Circles x 10 ea Knee Circles x 10 ea Ankle Circles x 10 ea High Knee Pull x 5 ea Quad Walk x 5 ea SL RDL x 5 ea Split Squat x 5 ea SL Groiner w/ SA Reach x 5 ea Squat x 10
D
Pogo Jump
2 x 5
Prep
E
Front Rack Bar Prep w/ Bar
Elbow Turn Over x 5 Clean Grip Stretch x 5 each way in front Clean Grip Stretch x 5 each way in back RDL x 10 Front Squat x 10
F
Hang Power Clean from Power Position + Front Squat
4 x 5 @ 45, _ , _ , _ lb
G1
Trap Bar Deadlift
5 x 5 @ 45, 55, 65, 70, 75 %
G2
Alternating Db Incline Press
3 x 8
H1
Single Arm DB Row
3 x 10
H2
Glute-Ham Raise
3 x 5
I1
Kb High/Low Carry
2 x 20
I2
Hanging Knee Raise
2 x 10
Feats of Strength Friday!
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Every Friday we will have a different challenge and a leaderboard to go with it. These are always optional and just a test to challenge yourself. This week, 25 reps of kb or db goblet squat with 1/2 your bodyweight. Once you pick up the bell, don't put it down until you complete the reps. Get after it and record your results!
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Rowing Ergometer
2 x 1000
Recovery
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Recovery Period
Start that recovery period. This can be as many as you have time for but help get that body ready. We only improve on what we can recover from. 5 min easy bike Foam Roll Static Stretch Contrast Shower - 2-3 min hot, 1-2 min cold for a couple of rounds SLEEP
Play
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Go for a hike, a ruck, play a game, beach, whatever it may be. Mentally keep the mind fresh with something you enjoy.
Recovery
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Recovery Period
Start that recovery period. This can be as many as you have time for but help get that body ready. We only improve on what we can recover from. 5 min easy bike Foam Roll Static Stretch Contrast Shower - 2-3 min hot, 1-2 min cold for a couple of rounds SLEEP
Hunter is an S&C coach who oversees the training of SOF soldiers on a daily basis. He came from the collegiate world prior & is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of increasing his athletes capabilities. Hunter is CSCS with the NSCA, a Level 2 Coach with USAW, certified in Myokinematic Restoration from the Postural Restoration Institute & is certified in Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation.
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