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SWAT fitness/performance training part 1

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Posted by: Will Brink

Folks, Here is part 1 of the training that was done this past season. I put it into a 3 part series. Here's part 1 below.

YouTube Video

This year, I was able to get improved tools for both the fitness/performance focus (via Prowler push sled, drag sleds, sandbags, etc from EliteFTS.com) and targets (via ActionTarget.com) as well as better use of other training modalities.

More vids to come!

Posted by: VILBAUGH

How long are your workouts? Do you do the programming yourself?

Posted by: Will Brink

Originally Posted by VILBAUGH

How long are your workouts? Do you do the programming yourself?

It's hard to give a length of time for the workouts, but the training day generally lasted 9-10am to 2-3pm, which includes lunch, shooting rotations etc. As far as actual exercise time, probably 90mins to 2h would be my guess, but it's all broken up. As their trainer/coach, I do the programming for the day.

Posted by: VILBAUGH

man, you have an awesome job. What does their training look like once they are off course? Is it up to the individual?

Posted by: Will Brink

Originally Posted by VILBAUGH

man, you have an awesome job.

Thanx. It's really more a side job, but I enjoy it.

Originally Posted by VILBAUGH

What does their training look like once they are off course? Is it up to the individual?

Mostly up to the individual in terms of the physical/conditioning aspect for this team, but they have regular training of course for the shooting/SWAT aspect.

Posted by: Hitman0809

Wow man, that is awesome. I'd love to be a part of a team such as yours. Good work guys and be safe.

Posted by: Will Brink

Originally Posted by Hitman0809

Wow man, that is awesome. I'd love to be a part of a team such as yours. Good work guys and be safe.

Thanx. My guys took 7th out of 37 teams at the CT SWAT Challenge this week, so all major goals were covered. Will write up additional comments when I get home and have some great vids to follow.

Posted by: VILBAUGH

Originally Posted by WillBrink

Thanx. My guys took 7th out of 37 teams at the CT SWAT Challenge this week, so all major goals were covered. Will write up additional comments when I get home and have some great vids to follow.

any areas that stuck out for improvement?

Posted by: Will Brink

Originally Posted by VILBAUGH

any areas that stuck out for improvement?

Nothing specific, but just more range time to keep skill sets sharp.

Posted by: Will Brink

Here is the PT stage from the match, where all the hard work in the training above pays off!

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