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Operator Options
Operator is the gold standard, our flagship strength template. Renowned for getting people very strong relatively quickly. It's success relies heavily on the concept of frequent sub-maximal training. Pick a small cluster of big bang-for-buck exercises and hit them...
FOBBITS: Part II
In PART I we discussed the potential of Fobbit Intervals, along with an example of how one reader combined Fobbits with maximal-strength work. Let's look into a couple more modifications. FOBBIT MOD#2 - SE FOBBIT Operational athletes are always looking for convenient...
FOBBITS: The Answer to Everything – Part I
As a Tactical Barbell reader you're probably familiar with FOBBIT Intervals. No doubt you think of them as a nice little indoor alternative when your regularly scheduled HIC gets called on account of rain. But I can guarantee you're underestimating just how versatile...
How To Be An Operational Athlete – Part 2
In Part 1, We defined the operational or tactical athlete as 'an individual required to excel in multiple fitness domains simultaneously at any given time.' Within that definition tactical athletes are still a very diverse group. SEALs, Air Marshals, patrol cops,...