TOP Training Program (Cruiserweight)

The Tactical Operator Prep (TOP) program offers up to 6 months of periodized strength training designed for military special forces candidates, in order to increase both muscular strength & endurance around joints that are commonly injured during indoctrination training. Each month-long training phase will consist of 3-4 days of lifting per week. The program is also suitable for firefighters and other law enforcement personnel in preparation for their training academies.

This cruiserweight program is recommended for candidates 180 pounds or above, or those who have more than 18 months of dedicated personal experience in a weight room setting.

The cruiserweight program contains 3 workout videos/week

This video series includes a regimen for extra cardio conditioning.

Routines in this Series

Phase 1 (3 Routines/Week)

Days 1-3 in the 1st phase of a training program designed to build foundational strength and muscle hypertrophy to support the skeleton and counter compression forces around joints that are commonly injured in tactical training.

Phase 2 (3 Routines/Week)

Days 1-3 in the 2nd phase of a training program designed to build foundational strength and muscle hypertrophy to support the skeleton and counter compression forces around joints that are commonly injured in tactical training. This Cruiserweight program is recommended for candidates 180 lbs and above, or those who have at least 18 months of dedicated personal experience in a weight room setting.

Phase 3 (3 Routines/Week)

Days 1-3 in the 3rd phase of a training program designed to build foundational strength and muscle hypertrophy to support the skeleton and counter compression forces around joints that are commonly injured in tactical training. This Cruiserweight program is recommended for candidates 180 lbs and above, or those who have at least 18 months of dedicated personal experience in a weight room setting.

Phase 4 (3 Routines/Week)

Days 1-3 in the 4th phase of a training program designed to build foundational strength and muscle hypertrophy to support the skeleton and counter compression forces around joints that are commonly injured in tactical training. This Cruiserweight program is recommended for candidates 180 lbs and above, or those who have at least 18 months of dedicated personal experience in a weight room setting.

Phase 5 (3 Routines/Week)

Days 1-3 in the 5th phase of a training program designed to build foundational strength and muscle hypertrophy to support the skeleton and counter compression forces around joints that are commonly injured in tactical training. This Cruiserweight program is recommended for candidates 180 lbs and above, or those who have at least 18 months of dedicated personal experience in a weight room setting.

Phase 6 (3 Routines/Week)

Days 1-3 in the 6th phase of a training program designed to build foundational strength and muscle hypertrophy to support the skeleton and counter compression forces around joints that are commonly injured in tactical training. This Cruiserweight program is recommended for candidates 180 lbs and above, or those who have at least 18 months of dedicated personal experience in a weight room setting.