Tactical Athlete Program

Strength, Speed, Resilience – When it matters most.

The Tactical Athlete Program is a strength and conditioning program built for those who need to perform at their best when it matters most—because lives depend on it. Over 4 months, the program focuses on building strength, speed, and resilience. By the end, you should be able to perform a 2.5x bodyweight deadlift, 1.5x bodyweight front squat, 1.5x bodyweight bench press, 1x bodyweight strict press, and a sub-20-minute 3-mile run.

Goal:
Strength
Functional, Crossfit, Running
4 weeks program 6 days/week 60-90 mins
Level:
Advanced
Goal:
Strength
Functional, Crossfit, Running
4 weeks program 6 days/week 60-90 mins
Level:
Advanced
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About the program

The Tactical Athlete Program is a strength and conditioning program built for those who need to perform at their best when it matters most—because lives depend on it. Over 4 months (this is month 1), the program focuses on building strength, speed, and resilience. By the end, you should be able to perform a 2.5x bodyweight deadlift, 1.5x bodyweight front squat, 1.5x bodyweight bench press, 1x bodyweight strict press, and a sub-20-minute 3-mile run. The focus for month 1 is to establish strength baselines and build upon them. Additionally, you will learn a lot about your body and your limits within this first month. It’s expected that you may not hit the goals this first month. Just make sure you’re keeping track of your lifts and times, because we will re-test them throughout this program (months 2-4), and you should be progressing month over month.
  • 2.5x BODYWEIGHT DEADLIFT
  • 1.5X BODYWEIGHT FRONT SQUAT
  • 1.5X BODYWEIGHT BENCH
  • 1X BODYWEIGHT OH PRESS
  • SUB 20:00 3-MILE RUN

Workouts

Week 1, Day 1: Strength
Week 1, Day 1: Strength
5.0
Functional, Military, Gym, Full Body, Advanced, Upper Body, Strength
Week 1, Day 2: Duty Driven
Week 1, Day 2: Duty Driven
5.0
Advanced, Cardio, Lower Body, Military, Functional, Outdoor, Upper Body
Week 1, Day 3: Recovery
Week 1, Day 3: Recovery
5.0
Beginner, Functional, Cardio, Gym, Cycling
Week 1, Day 4: Strength
Week 1, Day 4: Strength
5.0
Lower Body, Advanced, Gym, Strength, Crossfit, Military
Week 1, Day 5: Power Endurance
Week 1, Day 5: Power Endurance
5.0
Full Body, Military, Strength, Cardio, Advanced, Gym
Love this app!!! Every workout is challenging and I've had amazing results.
Carrie
Beautiful, user friendly app. truly enjoying having quick access to workouts. makes reaching my goal of daily movement much easier.
Laura
Clear, strightforward, focused workouts that are enjoyable and effective.
Jess

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Streaks
Make sure you stay on track with your goals
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About Mike Davis

Strength & Conditioning Coach

I’m a fitness and nutrition coach with over a decade of leadership experience, and my mission is simple: to help people become stronger, tougher, and more resilient. My approach is forged by years of hands-on experience, discipline, and a no-nonsense commitment to results. My journey started during my 10½ years in the U.S. Army, where I ran my unit’s physical training program for the last three years of my career. I didn’t just preach readiness; I lived it. Designing and leading training regimens that kept my team sharp and mission-ready taught me what it takes to push limits and perform under pressure. After the Army, I spent five years as a paramedic in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). That time reinforced what I already knew—the physical and mental demands on tactical professionals are intense, and being unprepared isn’t an option. Now, I run my own personal training and nutrition coaching business, specializing in working with tactical athletes like EMS, police, fire, and military personnel. I’m a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and a certified nutrition coach. I also studied Exercise Science at Campbell University, which deepened my understanding of how to optimize performance and recovery. My coaching philosophy is simple: I’m here to make you harder to kill. That means tough, realistic training that builds strength, endurance, and resilience—the kind that pays off when it matters most. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just proven strategies to get you ready for whatever life throws at you.

Frequently asked questions

What type of gym do I need?
A CrossFit style gym is going to be ideal for this program. However, I have run the entire 16 weeks in my garage with a barbell, squat rack, couple kettlebells and dumbbells and had great success. It requires some modification, but it's absolutely doable.
Is this program good for beginners?
No. This is meant for a more advanced athlete. A beginner will not have the work capacity or body awareness to be able to safely and effectively carry out this program. I have other programs that are great for beginners.
Who was this program designed for?
This program was designed with the tactical athlete in mind. A tactical athelete are the men and women working in the military, law enforcement, EMS, fire service, etc. The physical and mental demands of their jobs require specific training, which this program focuses on.
What's the training schedule look like?
W1D1: Strength W1D2: Duty Driven W1D3: Recovery W1D4: Strength W1D5: Power Endurance W1D6: SMMF W1D7: Total Rest W2D1: Strength W2D2: Power (Explosive) W2D3: Recovery W2D4: Duty Driven W2D5: Power Endurance W2D6: Strength W2D7: Total Rest W3D1: Strength W3D2: Power Cardio W3D3: Duty Driven W3D4: Recovery W3D5: Progression + Accessory Work W3D6: Strength: W3D7: Total Rest W4D1: Strength W4D2: Power Endurance W4D3: Duty Driven W4D4: Circuit W4D5: Recovery W4D6: Strength W4D7: Total Rest

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