The Tactical Athlete Program (TAP) is a structured strength and conditioning system designed to help you look good, move better, and perform under pressure.
Whether you're a firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement officer, or simply someone who trains with purpose, this program blends functional strength, tactical conditioning, mobility, and recovery into a weekly training structure that delivers real-world results.
Every phase is built around the physical demands of the job—helping you build muscle, improve stamina, and stay durable through high-stress environments.
Backed by experience and grounded in proven methods, TAP is adaptable to your schedule, whether you train 3, 4, or 6 days a week. This is more than just a workout—it's performance-ready training for those who want to be unshakable in life and on the job.
WARM-UP
A
2 Rounds: Spiderman + Reach 5/side Cossack Squat 5/side Banded RDLs 10 reps
B1
Half Kneeling Side Tosses
2 x 5
B2
Broad Jumps
2 x 5
B3
Laying Banded Hamstring Curl
2 x 10
C1
Barbell RDL
4 x 6 @ 70, 75, 75, 75 %
C2
Knights Stretch
4 x 1:30
D1
FFE Reverse Lunge
D2
Bear Crawl DB Pull Through
D3
Elevated Childs Pose
3 x 1:00
Optional Finisher
E
3 Rounds for Quality: 20 Sandbag Walking Lunges in Zercher Carry 10 Sandbag Clean to OH Rest 60s Move with control — don’t rush. This is about quality work under fatigue, not speed. Keep the bag tight in the Zercher position — elbows high, core braced. On the clean to overhead, use a strong hip drive — catch and stabilize at the top. If form slips, scale volume or reduce bag weight.
Warm-Up
A
2 Rounds: Alternating Scorpion 5/side Light Landmine Press 10/side (empty bar is fine) Palms Up Banded Pull-A-Parts 15
B1
Elevated/ Assisted Plyo Push-Up
B2
Half Kneeling Pallof Presses
C1
Incline Barbell Bench Press
4 x 5 @ 60, 70, 75, 80 %
C2
Powell Raise on Incline Bench
3 x 20
D1
Half Kneeling Landmine Rotations
3 x 8
D2
Single Arm Seated Row
3 x 10
D3
Banded Chest Flys
Optional Conditioning – Anaerobic Intervals
E
Option A – With Rower or Assault Bike: 6–8 rounds: 20 sec hard effort 40 sec recovery Option B – No Equipment (Burpee Intervals): 6–8 rounds: 20–30 sec burpees 30–40 sec rest (match to your work time) Coach’s Note: Stay consistent with effort — this isn’t max-rep burnout. Each round should be fast, clean, and repeatable.
A1
90/90 Active Stretch
3 x 10
A2
Down Dog to Pidgeon
3 x 10
A3
Thread the Needle to Reach
3 x 10
A4
Cobra Stretch
B
Aerobic Intervals
WARM-UP
A
2 Rounds: Single Leg RDL to Jump– 5/side Side Lunge to Cross Under 5/side Yoga Tables- 10
B1
Barbell Front Squat
4, 2, 6, 6 @ 60, 70, 75, 77 %
B2
Half Kneeling Banded Rotations
3 x 16
B3
Bar n' Rack Banded Lat Stretch
3 x 1:00
C1
Weighted Pull Ups
3 x 6
C2
2-Arm Floor Press
3 x 10
C3
Double Dumbbell Deadlifts
C4
Laying Toes to Rig
Optional Tactical - Carry & Drag
D
3-4 rounds of Sandbag or Heavy D-Ball Bear Hug Carry – 10m down, 10m back Reverse Sled Drag – 10m down, 10m back Rest: 60–90 seconds between rounds No sled? Use a dummy drag or heavy object drag as a solid alternative.
Warm-Up
A
2 Rounds (No Rest Between): Dead Bug – 20 (10/side) (focus on breathing) 3- Position Pull-a-parts 5/position Scap Push-Ups 10
B1
DB Upright Row
3 x 10
B2
Incline Bench Reverse Fly
3 x 10
B3
Incline Bench Bicep Curl
3 x 10
B4
Incline Bench Tricep Extensions
3 x 10
B5
Incline Bench Pidgeon Stretch
3 x 1:00
ANAEROBIC MIXED MODALITY INTERVALS
C
6 Rounds of: 10 cal Echo/Assault Bike 15 KB Swings 5 Burpees → Rest 90 sec after each round 💾 Score = Total Time (including rest) Log how long it took you from start to finish (including all 90-sec rests). 📝 In Notes: Kettlebell weight used Bike substitute if needed (run 100m, row 10–12 cal, jump rope 45 sec) Burpee style or reps if modified 🎯 Goal: Hard but clean rounds — push the pace, don’t crash. Optional: Wear a vest if you want an extra challenge.
WARM-UP
A
2 Rounds: 10/side Heel to Butt with Lean 10/side leg swings 10/side walk the dog 5/side Push-Up to T-Rotations
B1
Stair Climb on Stairmaster
4 x 50
B2
Sled Push
4 x 10
B3
Double Dumbbell Farmers Carry
4 x 20
B4
Tire Flip
4 x 20
B5
Tire Strikes
C1
Twisted Cross (Scorpion Hold)
2 x 1:00
C2
Banded Lat Stretch
2 x 2:00
The definition of busy, T.J. is a full-time firefighter, father of four, and has owned a successful strength & conditioning center for over 10 years. Over his coaching career, T.J. has trained hundreds of clients at all levels. Delivering programs and advice to Police, Military, EMS, Firefighters, Professional athletes, and moms/dads.
A Division One Captain for the Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Hockey and a Firefighter Combat Challenge 25x World Champion. Amber is an athletic powerhouse! She has also recently chosen as 'Trainer of the Year' for the Dr.OZ show! Amber’s dream is to empower others to take control of their lives, to believe in themselves, and go after their dreams!
Mom of 4 training to be a Firefighter.
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