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By Steve Baccari Exercise: Tactical pull-ups: overhand thumb-less pull-ups from a dead hang, chin must clear the bar If you are not capable of completing a tactical pull-up, you are not alone. Many people, most of who think they will not have a problem, cannot complete one correctly. If they can complete 1, 2 to…
DetailsThe following article is a compilation of questions and answers concerning the physical preparation for competitive shooting. Dr. Von Rice gave me permission to share our correspondence with fellow tactical athletes. The training insights are universal and can be applied to physical enhancement for any sport or profession. Dr. Rice: “First let me say thanks…
DetailsThe purpose of this article is to share a few insights to make some of the basic exercises more fun and challenging. The Two Arm Swing: The two-arm swing is a simple and foundational exercise that can be mastered quickly. Because of it’s simplicity, many people get bored with it or forget it when they…
DetailsThe Janda sit-up, as demonstrated in Pavel’s Bullet-Proof Abs book and Beyond Crunches video has been a staple exercise for me and the people I train. Ideally, it is best to use the Ab Pavelizer when practicing Janda sit-ups. If you find yourself in a situation where one is not available, don’t panic. In a…
Details“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 Drill 3 Select three different sized kettlebells (i.e. 32kg, 24kg, 16kg). Place them in a row, five feet apart, in descending order (i.e. biggest to smallest). This is a three-part drill. Each part is one…
Detailsby Jeff Martone, owner of Tactical Athlete The wrestler’s back bridge is a great total body exercise that builds strength and flexibility. As Steve Baccari says, “It works everything – from your nose to your toes”. The following insights will result in almost instant results (i.e. perfect form) with minimal pain and suffering. What would…
DetailsTight hip flexors, bad backs and obesity are epidemic in the US today. Why? Because we’ve turned into a bunch of lazy lima beans that literally sit around all day. We sit in front of the computer “working”. We sit in front of the “one-eyed brain sucker” (i.e. TV) “relaxing”. We sit while eating, driving,…
DetailsThe “Original” One Hand Swing by Mark Berry (Editor’s Note: I would like to extend a special thank you to Matt who e-mailed me a copy of Mark Berry’s original exercise description taken from the 1936 The Mark Berry Bar Bell Courses. If you are ever find yourself without your kettlebell, this is a great dumbbell…
DetailsI recently rediscovered Mark H. Berry’s Illustration Chart Third Course In Weight Lifting Technique while searching though some unpacked boxes. I noticed a sequence which is described as a swing. It’s actually an interesting variation of a one-handed dumbbell swing (see photo). Unfortunately, no exercise descriptions accompanied Mr. Berry’s wall chart. I searched for a…
DetailsWhy Study War? Victor Davis Hanson reprinted with permission Military history teaches us about honor, sacrifice, and the inevitability of conflict. Try explaining to a college student that Tet was an American military victory. You’ll provoke not a counterargument—let alone an assent—but a blank stare: Who or what was Tet? Doing interviews about the recent…
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