Description
Beretta is the 3rd Plan in our “Gun Maker” packet of plans for full-time LE SWAT/SRT.
Beretta is a 7-week, 5 Day/week, training cycle with an endurance emphasis. Strength, work capacity, chassis integrity, and tactical agility are also trained, but endurance is emphasized.
This is Version 2 of the plan, updated November 2019.
FITNESS ATTRIBUTES
Strength
Beretta’s strength work deploys MTI’s Big 24 strength progression for two exercises, Power Clean + Push Press and Weighted Pull Ups. Beretta trains strength two days per week, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Work Capacity
Beretta deploys 10-minute and 15-minute work capacity events, one day per week.
Chassis Integrity
Beretta deploys ARTE (Anti-Rotation, Rotation, Total and Extension core exercises) circuits, one day/week. These circuits are 15-20 minutes long.
Tactical Agility
Beretta deploys two of MTI’s tactical agility drills to train this fitness attribute. You’ll train these drills once per week.
Endurance
Beretta deploys a 6-mile Run Assessment and follow on interval and aerobic base work. The plan also deploys a “brick” endurance session one day/week, which combines unloaded running with loaded running (IBA/Weight Vest or 45# Ruck). Fridays finish off with a 3-mile, moderate-paced unloaded run.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- Monday – Endurance (6-mile run assessment or intervals)
- Tuesday – Strength, Chassis Integrity
- Wednesday – Tactical Agility, Work Capacity
- Thursday – Endurance (loaded/unloaded “brick” effort)
- Friday – Strength, Endurance (3-mile moderate-paced run)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Beretta requires a fully outfitted functional fitness gym with barbells, bumper plates, racks, dumbbells and/or kettlebells, plyo boxes, pull up bars, sandbags, etc, a track or running area with known 6-mile and 2-mile distances, and a repeating countdown timer (smartphone will work).
COMMON QUESTIONS
What if I miss a day?
Begin where you left off when you return to training. This program is progressed – each session builds upon the prior session – so don’t skip a session or skip around. Follow the training sessions in order, regardless.
Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run/Ruck Calculator is listed as an exercise.
What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.
Can I print out sessions to take to the gym?
Yes – you can print a week of programming at a time.
Can I see sample training?
Yes. Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.
How do I access the plan?
Access is online, via username and password. You can log in either through our website or through our app (Mtn Tactical Fitness) available for IOS and Android.
More Questions? Email: coach@mtntactical.com
DISCLAIMER
Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your physician to ensure that you are in proper health. Physical training contains inherent risks including, but not limited to, muscle strains, tears, physical and bodily injury up to and including death. This training program is not meant to provide medical advice; you should obtain medical advice from your private health care practitioner. If you are unable to assume these risks then you should not engage in this training program. No liability is assumed by Mountain Tactical Institute, Inc, its owners or employees, and you train at your own risk. Mountain Tactical Institute makes no warranty, express or implied, of any kind in connection with this training program.