How do you guys train?
Just post a brief(or detailed) rundown of your training and your goals. Thanks.
I believe many agencies use CrossFit.
Crossfit is pretty much golden for police/fire depts., and many military units as well. Most don’t need or want to get big so it works out.
I want to be big though so I do:
1 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by 2 mile run for time
2 - off
3 - Lower followed by 400m sprints or some kind of running intervals
4 - 3-5 mile run
5 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by a swim
6 - 3-5 mile run (or ruck march if it is doable, usually it isn’t)
7 - off
It’s not ideal and I’m at least maintaining my leg size, kind of sucks but whatever. In a few months I’ll up the lifting to 4x a week and see how I fare with the running stuff.
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
Crossfit is pretty much golden for police/fire depts., and many military units as well. Most don’t need or want to get big so it works out.
I want to be big though so I do:
1 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by 2 mile run for time
2 - off
3 - Lower followed by 400m sprints or some kind of running intervals
4 - 3-5 mile run
5 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by a swim
6 - 3-5 mile run (or ruck march if it is doable, usually it isn’t)
7 - off
It’s not ideal and I’m at least maintaining my leg size, kind of sucks but whatever. In a few months I’ll up the lifting to 4x a week and see how I fare with the running stuff.[/quote]
I think it is impossible to get bigger and stronger whilst in the military. My unit ran 3 to 4 times a week so getting any solid leg work in is very difficult. During the deployment I was able to dictate my own training so I was able to make some ground. But in garrison, no way.
I’m sure there are a few genetic freaks in the service that prove my theory incorrect, but for 99% of us, it is impossible.
Frustrating as hell too.
[quote]Dustin wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
Crossfit is pretty much golden for police/fire depts., and many military units as well. Most don’t need or want to get big so it works out.
I want to be big though so I do:
1 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by 2 mile run for time
2 - off
3 - Lower followed by 400m sprints or some kind of running intervals
4 - 3-5 mile run
5 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by a swim
6 - 3-5 mile run (or ruck march if it is doable, usually it isn’t)
7 - off
It’s not ideal and I’m at least maintaining my leg size, kind of sucks but whatever. In a few months I’ll up the lifting to 4x a week and see how I fare with the running stuff.[/quote]
I think it is impossible to get bigger and stronger whilst in the military. My unit ran 3 to 4 times a week so getting any solid leg work in is very difficult. During the deployment I was able to dictate my own training so I was able to make some ground. But in garrison, no way.
I’m sure there are a few genetic freaks in the service that prove my theory incorrect, but for 99% of us, it is impossible.
Frustrating as hell too.[/quote]
and that is why the Natty Guard is for me. haha.
I do the Wendler’s 5/3/1, followed up with some cluster sets and then finish with Tabata sprints. All this takes about 4 hours a week. I believe the four lift in Wendler’s 5/3/1 are crucial for an LEO and anyone, actually.
I use a Mon-Wed-Fri schedule.
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]Dustin wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
Crossfit is pretty much golden for police/fire depts., and many military units as well. Most don’t need or want to get big so it works out.
I want to be big though so I do:
1 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by 2 mile run for time
2 - off
3 - Lower followed by 400m sprints or some kind of running intervals
4 - 3-5 mile run
5 - Upper (includes push-ups/sit-ups), followed by a swim
6 - 3-5 mile run (or ruck march if it is doable, usually it isn’t)
7 - off
It’s not ideal and I’m at least maintaining my leg size, kind of sucks but whatever. In a few months I’ll up the lifting to 4x a week and see how I fare with the running stuff.[/quote]
I think it is impossible to get bigger and stronger whilst in the military. My unit ran 3 to 4 times a week so getting any solid leg work in is very difficult. During the deployment I was able to dictate my own training so I was able to make some ground. But in garrison, no way.
I’m sure there are a few genetic freaks in the service that prove my theory incorrect, but for 99% of us, it is impossible.
Frustrating as hell too.[/quote]
and that is why the Natty Guard is for me. haha.[/quote]
No doubt, I’m in the Reserves now too.
[quote]Osmosis wrote:
I believe the four lift in Wendler’s 5/3/1 are crucial for an LEO and anyone, actually.
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I’m on 5/3/1 and basically use my own assistance work.
My goal is to build and maintain the strength and endurance to operate effectively with all of my protective gear, weapon, and a combat load. That is right around 60lbs.
I’ve screwed around with crossfit, gym jones, P90X, powerlifting, olympic lifting, flipping tires, kettle bells, powerlifting, bodyweight exercises, and long distance running.
Crossfit is the most efficient program, but I don’t use it exclusively. Right now my workouts look like:
M-T-W: Crossfit WOD
Th: Off
Friday: Some sort of complex or kettlebell work, sometimes just a Dan John style Clean, Press, and Front Squat workout.
Saturday or Sunday: Strong man day. I’ll flip some tires, drag a sled, carry heavy crap around and sprint. I usually wear my body armor while I do the workout and finish up with a hike, bike ride, swimming, or some sort of distance endurance work.
I’m mainly just focusing on getting stronger, while maintaing halfway decent cardio. Sadly the USMC places way too much emphasis on running, but thankfully right now I’m allowed to take care of my own PT 95% of the time.