
Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete

Some trainees use the minimum doses for certain exercises, and max sets/reps to target problem areas.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
things like aesthetics, fat loss and all the rest take care of themselves if you focus on improving your performance.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
The average gym rat trains on emotion and feel.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
maximal-strength is the skeleton or framework that other physical attributes are draped over.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
A general rule of thumb is the longer the rest interval, the more strength without the mass.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
Zulu revolves around a cluster of 4-6 main lifts+ performed over 4 days through the week. Each lift is practiced twice a week. If you can handle the volume, you can use up to 6 or 7major lifts + accessories.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
‘simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
In the TB world, strength training is the skeleton over which we drape things like work capacity, endurance, speed and power. Focus on getting extremely strong in a small handful of balanced compound lifts.
K. Black • Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
Balance can be obtained through activities outside of your max-strength protocol.