Iron Neck Training Lab Tactical Athlete Program (Phase 1-4)

The Tactical Athlete Program consists of four phases that aim to prepare and train athletes who are first responders and active military personnel. We look to improve basic functions and ranges of motion to either prepare for the rigors of rucking or undo years of hard work that have created problem areas in the neck and back.

Phase 1 of the Tactical Programming is designed to develop job specific strength, endurance and flexibility for the head, neck and upper back. We look to improve basic functions and ranges of motion to either prepare for the rigors of rucking or undo years of hard work put in. Endurance is a huge priority for operators, so these programs are time based and we're starting with 20 seconds per exercise, in each direction 3 times a week. You can recycle this workout by adding 10 seconds per exercise each week, building toward 40 seconds each.

In Phase 2 we add some more movement skills to help build muscular strength & muscular endurance and increase dynamic control and balance through rotational exercises and the addition of the shoulder complex. Endurance and improved ranges of motion are the goal, so these programs are time based and we're starting with 30 seconds per exercise, in each direction 3 times a week. You can recycle this workout by adding 10 seconds per exercise each week, building toward 60 seconds each.

Phase 3 challenges the operator in a multi-dimensional and multi-joint fashion while integrating footwork which increases the demand for proprioception through sensory feedback. Postural Endurance and improved ranges of motion are the goal, so these programs are time based and we're starting with 40 seconds per exercise, in each direction 3 times a week. You can recycle this workout by adding 10 seconds per exercise each week, building toward 60 + seconds each.

Phase 4 is a total integration of all of our multi-planar, multi-joint drills to challenge the operator in muscular endurance and movement proficiency. Perform Phase 4 exercises in 4 sets of 20 repetitions each exercise and in each direction, 2 - 3 times a week as a stand alone or 1 -2 times per week with an additional Iron Neck training program.