A 6 day per week performance training program built specifically for firemen who require strength, endurance, mobility, and durability under load.
Developed from decades of tactical performance coaching experience, this program prepares firemen for the physical demands of the job: carrying equipment, climbing stairs, dragging victims, operating in confined spaces, and performing under fatigue.
Warm Up
A
1. Light Cardio 3 minutes Rowing machine, assault bike, or brisk walk 2. Shoulder Mobility Band Pull-Aparts × 15 Shoulder Pass-Throughs × 10 Scapular Push-Ups × 10 3. Activation Dead Hang 20–30 seconds Light Face Pulls × 15
B1
Neutral-Grip Pull-Ups
6, 4, 12, 12, 12, 12
B2
Single-Arm Half-Kneeling Cable Press
6, 4, 12, 12, 12, 12
C1
Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
6, 12, 12, 12
C2
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
6, 12, 12, 12
D1
Half-Kneeling Landmine Press
6, 12, 12, 12
D2
Single-Arm Cable High Row
6, 12, 12, 12
Cooldown
E
Stretch (30 seconds each) Lat Stretch Doorway Chest Stretch Triceps Stretch Rear Delt Stretch Forearm Flexor Stretch Forearm Extensor Stretch Breathing Lie on your back with feet elevated. Take 10 slow breaths: 4-second inhale 6-second exhale
Warm Up
A
1. Light Cardio – 3 minutes Incline treadmill walk (5–10% incline) Stair climber Easy pace 2. Mobility Circuit (1 round) Walking Lunges ×10 each leg Bodyweight Squats ×15 Leg Swings (front/back & side-to-side) ×10 each World's Greatest Stretch ×5 each side Glute Bridges ×15 3. Activation Mini Band Lateral Walks ×15 steps each way Single-Leg Balance ×20 seconds each leg
B1
Front Foot Elevated Dumbbell Split Squat
6, 4, 12, 12, 12, 12
B2
Romanian Deadlift
6, 4, 10, 10, 10, 10
C1
Heavy Dumbbell Step-Ups
6, 10, 10, 10
C2
Barbell Hip Thrust
6, 12, 12, 12
D1
Standing Calf Raises
6, 20, 20, 20
D2
Sled Push
3 x 40
Cooldown
E
Stretch (30–45 seconds each) Hip Flexor Stretch Hamstring Stretch Figure-4 Glute Stretch Quad Stretch Standing Calf Stretch Adductor Stretch Breathing Lie on your back with feet elevated or sit comfortably. Take 10 slow breaths: 4-second inhale 6-second exhale
Warm up
A
1. Light Cardio 3 minutes Rowing machine or Assault Bike Easy pace 2. Mobility Circuit (1 round) Band Pull-Aparts ×15 Shoulder Pass-Throughs ×10 Scapular Push-Ups ×10 Arm Circles ×15 each direction Thoracic Rotations ×10 each side 3. Activation Dead Hang ×20–30 seconds Face Pulls ×15 Push-Ups ×10
B1
Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
6, 4, 12, 12, 12, 12
B2
Weighted Pull Ups
6, 4, 10, 10, 10, 10
C1
Half-Kneeling Landmine Press
6, 12, 12, 12
C2
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
6, 12, 12, 12
D1
Hammer Curl
6, 12, 12, 12
D2
Rope Triceps Pressdowns
6, 12, 12, 12
Cooldown
E
Stretch (30–45 seconds each) Doorway Chest Stretch Lat Stretch Triceps Stretch Rear Delt Stretch Forearm Flexor Stretch Forearm Extensor Stretch Breathing Lie on your back with feet elevated or sit comfortably. Take 10 slow breaths: 4-second inhale 6-second exhale
Warm up
A
1. Light Cardio 3 minutes Stair Climber or Incline Treadmill Walk Easy pace 2. Mobility Circuit (1 Round) Bodyweight Squats ×15 Walking Lunges ×10 each leg World's Greatest Stretch ×5 each side Leg Swings (front/back & side-to-side) ×10 each Glute Bridges ×15 3. Activation Mini Band Lateral Walks ×15 steps each direction Single-Leg Balance ×20 seconds each leg Bodyweight Step-Ups ×10 each leg
B
High-Bar Barbell Back Squat
6, 4, 8, 8, 8, 8
C
Kickstand Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
6, 12, 12, 12
D1
Walking Dumbbell Lunges
3 x 20
D2
Hanging Knee Raise
3 x 15
Cooldown
E
Stretch (30–45 seconds each) Hip Flexor Stretch Hamstring Stretch Figure-4 Glute Stretch Quad Stretch Standing Calf Stretch Adductor Stretch Breathing Lie on your back with your feet elevated or sit comfortably. Take 10 slow breaths: 4-second inhale 6-second exhale
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TOUGH FIREMEN PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
TOUGH FIREMEN PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
TOUGH FIREMEN PERFORMANCE PROGRAM