Looking for advice and experiences
BLUF: Seeking strategies to implement Tactical Barbell for max impact, minimal session time.
I used Tactical Barbell to reasonable success almost a decade ago when I was just getting into training. Now, as a new dad in his mid 30s, I'm coming back to improve my overall fitness.
I am not an operator, just a desk jockey that loves training. Male, 6feet, 200lbs with an extra 10-15lbs to cut. Been away from barbells for the last year. Training was focused on hypertrophy until about 3 months ago, then switched to more SE style. Stoked to return TB for both MS and Conditioning focus.
Currently in TBII Base Building block, using MS first. I'm not crazy strong, all time 1RMs for back squat, bench and deadlift are 475lbs, 300lbs and, 545lbs respectively at 220lbs bodyweight. Have been able to maintain most of that, down about 10-15% from the top.
For the time being, max load on the bar is 300lbs (Home-gym build out). Will run a pseudo-grunt cluster operator/black pro. FSQ, OHP, WPU and Snatch-grip Deadlift. When I get more 45s, I'll switch to SWAT cluster.
I can reasonably get an hour to train in the mornings 5 days a week. Sometimes more days, not likely more session time. Thinking that conditioning is king for now to keep rest times as low as possible for strength work.
Please share your thoughts and experiences with maximizing training response for time restricted training like I've outlined. What HIC/E sessions did you use? Which strength templates? What clusters? Has anyone been able to minimize set rest times with comparable bar loading?