These workouts are designed by full-time firefighter and coach Lars Bredahl. Lars has been involved in various aspects of firefighting, including working on the Firefighter Combat Challenge Team and working as a trainer for his co-workers. Lars brings his years of experience and expertise together to create this workout program.
For the complete explanation of the program, read the Firefighter Workouts FAQ.
Week 8 - Testing Week
Day 1
Monday
A. Front Squats - Find a 5 RM, rest as needed
B. Deadlift - Find a 3 RM, rest as needed
C. Cable machine leg curls x 11-13 reps, rest 90 sec x 3
D. Side bridge x 70 sec, rest 20 x 2/side
E. 12 sec AD sprint @ 100%, rest 1:28 x 8
Notes: Go heavy!
Day 2
Tuesday
A. Bench press - find a 3 RM, rest as needed
B. Pull ups - find a 3 RM, rest as needed
C. Dips - find a 3 RM, rest as needed
D. Ring Rows x 4-6 reps, rest 1 min x 3
E. 1 min row @ 80-90%, 1 min @ 50% x 12 - rest 3 min b/t sets 6&7
Notes: make note of weights for each 3 RM
Day 3
Thursday
A. Weighted step ups - Find 16RM, 8/leg, rest as needed
B. Good Mornings x 3-5, rest 2 min x3
C. Single leg ball leg curls x 9-11, rest 30 sec b/t legs x 3
D. Plank on elbows - AMSAP, 1 attempt
E. Row 150m @ 100%, rest 2 min x 7
Notes: one leg only on ball curls
Day 4
Friday
A. Standing press - find a 3 RM, rest as needed
B. Bent over rows - find a 3 RM, rest as needed
C. Seated DB press - Find a 5 RM, rest as needed
D. DB row - find a 5 RM, rest as needed
D. 5 min AD - 1 attempt max cals
Notes: lots of tests, rest as needed
Day 5
Saturday or Sunday
65-75 min Hike @ Z1
Notes: get outside, enjoy!
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