by KB | Apr 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
By CHRIS ADAMS Congratulations on deciding to join the fire service. Committing to a career of public safety service is a noble endeavor. The process is challenging and very competitive but well worth the struggle and sacrifice. I’ve been in the fire service for...
by KB | Mar 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
At 43 years old Professor Jim Madden exemplifies the Tactical Barbell philosophy; ‘Being advanced in multiple domains is elite’ In his new book Ageless Athlete, Jim shows how he transformed himself from an overweight/out-of-shape 30 year old to the...
by KB | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by KB | Feb 18, 2017 | program design, Uncategorized
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...
by KB | Jan 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by KB | Nov 30, 2016 | program design, Uncategorized
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,...
