ARMY FITNESS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM
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ARMY FITNESS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM
(ENGLISH)
(This publication is active on receipt)
Issued on the authority of the Chief of the Land Staff
OPI: DAT 5-6 Basic date 2008-01-01
WARNING
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1PREFACE
101. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1. The development of the Army Fitness Manual Supplement has been the result of collaboration between numerous groups of people. The project was spearheaded by the Canadian Forces Infantry School at Combat Training Centre (CTC) Gagetown based on their experiences with the CrossFit ® Training Program and their own functional physical fitness program. The Infantry School’s successes with their programs led them to propose an addition to the Army Fitness Manual to incorporate some of the training methods that they were using. The Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA) contracted Dr. Howie Wenger (the original author of the Army Fitness Manual) to review both the CrossFit ® training program and the proposed program submitted by the Infantry School, and to provide recommendations for using a CrossFit-type program in the Canadian Forces. With these recommendations from Dr. Wenger 1 and the input from the Infantry School, CFPSA has produced these three new chapters for the Army Fitness Manual outlining a high intensity functional fitness program called the “Combat Fitness Program” (CFP). Thank you to the following individuals who have contributed to the development of this manual:
Contributing Authors (alphabetical)
Mr. Greg Glassman, CrossFit
Ms. Kelly Lupton, CFPSA
Captain Wade Rutland, Infantry School, CTC Gagetown
Dr. Howie Wenger, University of Victoria
Captain J.T. Williams, Infantry School, CTC Gagetown
Technical Contributors
Dr. Wayne Lee, CFPSA
Patrick Gagnon, CFPSA
Canadian Forces Contributors
Lieutenant-Colonel René Melançon, Commandant Infantry School, CTC Gagetown
Captain Jeff Bird, Infantry School, CTC Gagetown
Captain Ken Goodland, Directorate Army Training
Technical Reviewers
Mr. Mike Taylor, CFPSA
Mr. Marcel Roy, Royal Military College
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1 The document produced by Dr. Howie Wenger for the CFPSA is an internal document titled, “The AFM-CrossFit Final Report”, Dr. H.A. Wenger, 11 December 2006. This document is available by contacting the Director Human Performance Health Promotion at CFPSA Headquarters.
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2FOREWORD 2. B-GL-382-003/PT-Z01 Army Fitness Manual Supplement: Combat Fitness Program is issued on the authority of the Chief of the Land Staff by the Army Publishing Office, Fort Frontenac, Kingston, Ontario
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PREFACE ..................................................................................................................... i
1 FOREWORD ............................................................................................................... iii
1 CHAPTER 1 COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM 101. What is the Combat Fitness Program? ........................................................1-1 102. Who Uses the Combat Fitness Program?....................................................1-1 103. The CFP Workout Terminology....................................................................1-2 104. CFP Program Safety and Prescription Principles.........................................1-4 105. The “scalability” concept ..............................................................................1-6 106. Exercises......................................................................................................1-7 107. Equipment ....................................................................................................1-7
2 CHAPTER 2 Combat Fitness Program Schedules 201. Overview ......................................................................................................2-1 202. Warm-up ......................................................................................................2-1 203. The CFP 9-week Schedule with Workouts...................................................2-1 204. The CFP 13-week Schedule Template ........................................................2-5 205. 13-week Program Template .........................................................................2-5
3 Chapter 3 Combat Fitness program Exercises 301. General ........................................................................................................3-1 302. Exercises......................................................................................................3-1
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1CHAPTER 1 COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM
101. WHAT IS THE COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM?
1. The Combat Fitness Program (CFP) has been developed in response to Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) guidance on the requirement for CF members to be more physically fit than ever based upon the current operational environment. This Land Force Command program provides a progression from the “Fit to Fight” Army Fitness Program described in the first six chapters of this manual by providing a more functional and intense physical fitness program option. The CFP derived its origins from the CrossFit ® training method, which has been adapted to meet the special needs of the Canadian Army by incorporating many of the widely accepted general principles of fitness training taught in the CF. Understanding CF fitness fundamentals, as well as the background of the CrossFit ® program, will help to better appreciate the CFP’s blended design.
2. CrossFit ® is a strength and conditioning system built upon constantly varied, if not random, functional movements executed at high intensity. Developed by Mr. Greg Glassman, the fitness that CrossFit advocates and develops is broad, general, and inclusive.
3. There are some key variables derived from the CrossFit ® program, which have been fundamental to its success. Each of the variables described below have been maintained in the CFP:
a. Functional describes the exercises utilizing movements most representative of natural movement. Functional movements generally use universal motor recruitment patterns, recruit in a wave of contraction from core to extremity, move the body or other objects efficiently and effectively, and are multi-joint. Functional movements, when done properly, are very safe and effective in strength training, and as a result, are often used in a rehabilitative environment.
b. Variance refers to a divergence from strictly fixed notions of sets, rest periods, repetitions, exercises, order of exercises, routines, or periodization. The Army profession frequently provides largely unforeseeable challenges; this program trains for that by striving to keep the training stimulus broad and constantly varied. It develops the capacity for elite performance in any combination of functional movements across a broad range of challenges or demands.
c. High intensity addresses the amount of work performed and the time required to complete it—average power. It is important to stress that during high intensity workouts performing exercises with proper technique is critical to the success and safety of the overall workout. Therefore, quality and consistent technique must be established prior to increasing the intensity of a workout.
102. WHO USES THE COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM?
1. The CFP has been described as a progression from the standardized Army Fitness Program in this manual. Though not restricted to the Regular Force combat arms occupations, often they would be seen as the primary users of the CFP. Whereas the Army Fitness Program was developed to make soldiers “Fit to Fight” by developing whole body fitness to accomplish
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the Army common tasks of the Land Force Command Physical Fitness Standard (LFCPFS)—weight load marching, casualty evacuation, and trench digging —the CFP can be used to augment the actual combat capabilities of the individual or the unit. Within annual training plans, COs could in fact train their units for attainment of the LFCPFS through the use of the Army Fitness Program before embarking on the CFP during another part of the training year. The key is to understand that the Army Fitness Program and the CFP should be complementary.
103. THE CFP WORKOUT TERMINOLOGY
1. CFP workouts are comprised of three distinct fitness modalities:
a. Metabolic Conditioning (M)—The metabolic conditioning is mono-structural activities commonly referred to as “cardio,” the purpose of which is primarily to improve cardio-respiratory capacity and stamina. The M modality varies between short sprint intervals, aerobic intervals (e.g., 400 and 800 meters), continuous runs (e.g., 2.4 and 10 km), and weight load marches. Examples of metabolic conditioning include ergonomic rowing, marching, running, etc.
b. Gymnastics and Body Weight Exercises (G)—The gymnastics modality is made up of body weight exercises/elements or callisthenics and its primary purpose is to develop body control by improving neurological components like coordination, balance, agility, and accuracy, and to improve functional strength and capacity. Examples of this modality include push-ups, ring dips, and muscle-ups.
c. Weightlifting, Power Lifting and Olympic Lifting (W)—The weightlifting modality is composed of the fundamental weight training basics of Olympic lifts and power lifting, as well as other exercises requiring external object control, where the aim is primarily to increase strength, power, and hip/leg capacity. Examples of weightlifting movements include the shoulder press, the squat with a load, clean and jerk, and snatch.
2. The workouts themselves include one, two, or three of these modalities in combination, which are defined below:
a. The Singlet—When the workout includes a single exercise, the focus is on a single modality.
(1) M Singlet—When the modality is the single “M,” the workout is comprised of a single effort and is typically a longer, slower, distance.
(2) G Singlet—When the modality is a single “G,” the workout often comprises practice of a single skill. Typically, this skill is sufficiently complex to require great practice, and may not yet be suitable for inclusion in a timed workout because mastery is not yet adequate for efficient inclusion.
(3) W Singlet—When the modality is the single “W,” the workout usually comprises a single lift, typically performed with a greater load for a low
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number of repetitions. When dealing with new movements/lifts, progression is critical.
On the single-element days, recovery is not a limiting factor. For the “G” and “W” days, rest is long and deliberate and the focus is kept clearly on improvement of the element and not on total metabolic effect. For this reason, singlets are the preferred workout for the test and technique weeks, allowing for natural unloading phases to take place, without having to take a break from exercise.
b. The Couplet—The couplet performs exercises using a combination of two of the three modalities. For Example, the “Ivan” workout in the CFP follows the GW pattern.
c. The Triplet—The triplet performs exercises using a combination of all three modalities. For Example, the “Carla” workout in the CFP follows the GMW pattern.
3. For all workouts, whether they are prescribed as singlets, doublets, or triplets, the intensity of these workouts is based upon a “time priority” or a “task priority.”
4. Time Priority—In a workout that has a time priority, a fixed time is established to complete as many sets or rounds as possible. To elaborate, the individual is kept moving for a specified time and the goal is to complete the maximum number of rounds possible while maintaining correct technique. The elements are chosen in order to provide a challenge that manifests only through repeated cycles. Ideally, the elements chosen are not significant outside of the rapid pace required to maximize rounds completed within the time (typically 20 minutes) allotted. This type of workout is tough, as standardized work-rest ratios are not factored in, much like when fighting in a combat situation.
5. Task Priority—In a workout that has a task priority, a fixed number of repetitions with a specific load is completed in as short a time as possible. For this reason, the intensity level for a task priority workout is very high.
6. There are many other terms used within the CFP that need to be defined to ensure a full understanding of the CFP schedule. These have been provided here:
a. Benchmark Workouts—The CrossFit ® Benchmark Workouts are a series of workouts that serve to measure and benchmark fitness improvements by repeating these workouts at irregular intervals throughout a fitness schedule. Although these Benchmark Workouts are not validated scientifically based on a soldier’s occupational requirements, they are excellent ways of monitoring specific fitness improvements, and are therefore, an option found within the CFP.
b. Team Workout—CFP workouts can be completed either individually or as a group. The workouts in the CFP are written and designed with this flexibility in mind. With a little ingenuity, any of the individual workouts can be performed effectively in a group setting. The advantages of a team/group workout are that they build a sense of team, help to provide recovery between fatiguing work bouts, they allow for groups to work out with limited equipment, and provide a venue for healthy competition.
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104. CFP PROGRAM SAFETY AND PRESCRIPTION PRINCIPLES
1. Given the intensity levels that this program demands, and the multi-joint complex movements employed, there are some key safety recommendations that must be considered when following this program, and/or when developing similar programs to avoid overuse injuries and minimize muscle soreness.
2. General Safety and Prescription Principles Include:
a. Initial Fitness Test—It is a safe practice to determine one’s fitness level prior to participating in any fitness program. In the case of the CFP, it is highly recommended that time be given prior to beginning the program to complete the Army Fitness Manual (AFM) fitness check to determine the fitness level of any individual participating in the program. The lower an individual’s initial fitness level, and the less experienced they are with the exercises in this program, the more time is required to practice and learn proper technique. By doing this, there is a better chance for gains in physical fitness and the avoidance of injuries. It is also highly recommended that both skill level and fitness level be evaluated for different G, M and W modality exercises to help determine where to begin with teaching techniques (see the section on progressions below for a description of the workout levels).
b. Warm Up—Each workout must include a structured warm-up as outlined in Chapter 2 of this manual.
c. Progressions—To avoid injuries due to a lack of strength, technique, or flexibility, focussing on appropriate progressions within the different modalities is key. Progressions can also be used to motivate and keep a workout interesting from week to week. The following guidelines must be followed for progressions within each of the following modalities:
(1) W—Prescriptions in the W modality should progress in load when proper technique has been achieved for the current load. When satisfactory mastery of a skill in a modality is achieved (unloaded), a progression in the load should occur. Furthermore, when satisfactory completion of a skill loaded is achieved, progression to the next level of skill should occur. For example, a shoulder press should be performed until mastered, at which point the soldier should move on to the push press (a higher level skill) until mastered, and then push jerk (an even higher level skill) until mastered.
(2) G—Prescriptions with the G modality also requires progression based upon mastery of lower order skills prior to moving to higher order skills. For example, to work up to an adequate number of pull-ups one progression would be to work on jump-ups or negatives (where the person begins in the flexed position of the pull-up and slowly lowers down under control).
(3) M—Progression for the metabolic modalities should be as follows: Sprints should be progressed on distance and repetitions. Aerobic intervals should be progressed on pace rather than all-out distance (time) and
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repetitions. Continuous longer runs should be progressed on distance using the “just talk” (JT) pace as a relative intensity. Weight load marches should progress on load, pace, and distance with LFCPFS as the base from which to progress the load and pace.
Within the CFP, for a given workout, there are four levels of skill identified. To help with the progression from simpler to more complex and challenging workouts, the “Workout Skills and Levels Table” below will help identify which exercises fall into the different levels:
Skill Skill Type Foundations Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
1 Squat Air squat Front Squat
-Overhead Squat
-Back Squat
-Hang Snatch
-Dumbbell Snatch
Snatch
2 Dead Lift Dead Lift -Dead Lift High Pull
-Concept II Rower
Ball Clean -Hang Clean
-Dumbbell Clean
-Clean and Jerk
-Power Clean
3 Press Press Push Press
Push Jerk Split Jerk
4 Pull-up Pull-up (assisted)
Pull-up (non-assisted)
Kipping Pull-up
L Pull-up
5 Push-up/dip
-Push-ups
-Dips
Ring Dips Muscle-up
6 Core Sit up (feet held)
Sit-up (feet not held)
-Sit-up (using Glute Ham Device)
-Knees to Elbows
7 Handstand Handstand wall assist
Handstand Push-up (assisted)
Handstand Push-up
8 Hip Extension
-Thruster
-Wall Ball
-Swing
-Back Extension
9 Jumping Jump Rope
-Double-unders
-Box Jumps
Burpees
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Skill Skill Type Foundations Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
10 Rope Climb
Rope Climb (with feet)
Rope Climb (no feet)
V-sit Rope Climb
Table #-1 Workout Skills and Levels
d. Exercise Selection—To reduce the risk of overuse injuries when putting programs together, specific exercises within each modality should not be scheduled on more than two consecutive days.
e. Absolute versus Relative Loads—As injuries can occur easily when an unskilled person attempts to lift a weight that is too heavy for a given skill level, speed, or number of repetitions, attention needs to be placed on whether to prescribe absolute or relative loads. Loads that are applied as relative to body size or relative to one repetition maximum (1RM) are called relative loads. In some cases, relative loads provide a safer more equitable playing field. Absolute loads, on the other hand, are loads that are fixed and apply to everyone across the board. The advantage of absolute loads is that they can often be more realistic especially when the load is the weight of an object related to a given occupation, as seen with boulders, logs, ammo boxes, and jerry cans. The discretion of the soldier (or leader in the case of group training), as to the most appropriate load for a given workout and exercise, should be taken into consideration when planning workouts. For more helpful hints on prescribing appropriate loads, see the section in this chapter on scalability.
f. Unloading, Rest, and Test—A test and technique week should be scheduled every four weeks to instruct, monitor progress, and to unload. The idea during this week is to provide an opportunity to focus on technique. Further, this week is also meant to test fitness gains by testing simple strength items (e.g., 5 km time, or number of max chin ups) or by completing a benchmark workout in place of one of the single modality days during that week or early in the following week.
105. THE “SCALABILITY” CONCEPT
1. CFP workouts may appear daunting, but they are in fact designed so that soldiers of highly variable fitness and skill levels can complete them. This is referred to as the concept of “scalability,” in which the daily workouts can be adjusted to suit the fitness needs of all trainees. There are several ways to “scale” a workout to meet different ability levels, the most common of which are as follows:
NOTES
1. You move to different levels within a skill, not an entire skill level at a time. For example, you may be able to do a kipping pull-up long before performing a muscle-up.
2. Some levels/skills have “split rows” as the skill is of the same type and difficulty, but with a variation (e.g., hang snatch and dumbbell snatch).
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a. Weight—Adjust the prescribed weight. For example, in a benchmark workout like “Ivan,” a 65-pound push press may feel too heavy to complete with proper form. In this case, a lighter weight should be selected.
b. Exercise Type—Find other ways to make the repetitions easier. For example, in the benchmark workout “Ivan,” bodyweight pull-ups may be too difficult for a soldier. The soldier has several options including performing “negative” pull-ups (jump to the flexed arm hanging position and slowly lower down), receiving assistance from a spotter, or using a stretched Thera-Band® exercise band to provide some mechanical assistance.
c. Repetitions—Adjust the prescribed repetitions. For example, using the benchmark workout “Helen,” if the trainee cannot perform five sets of 12 pull-ups, even using negatives, soldiers could adjust the workout so that they perform the same number of sets, but with fewer repetitions (e.g., 6 vice 12).
d. Rounds—Adjust the prescribed rounds. For example, using the benchmark workout “Helen,” the soldier may decide to perform only three instead of five rounds of the exercises if they become too exhausted to continue.
106. EXERCISES
1. The majority of exercises used in the CFP program are identified throughout the AFM in one variation or another. However, there are some program-specific exercises. These exercises are explained in detail in Chapter 9.
2. It is imperative that anyone who is unfamiliar with the exercises obtains proper instruction from qualified personnel prior to the execution of the workouts. Failure to do so will lead to impaired performance and probable injury.
107. EQUIPMENT
1. The equipment required to complete the CFP is not extensive, and as a result is recommended for training both in garrison and on deployment. To complete the CFP schedule in Chapter 8 certain pieces of equipment are ideal:
a. olympic weightlifting bar;
b. bar collars;
c. olympic weight plates (bumper plates preferable, for safety);
d. dumbbells;
e. medicine ball;
f. pull-up bar;
g. squat rack;
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h. gymnastics rings; and
i. plyometric box.
2. If in an austere environment or limited in equipment, substitutions to this equipment list will allow a person to complete the workouts without too much trouble. Sandbags, ammo cans, or even rocks can substitute for weights in most cases. Gymnastics rings can be created from rope and plastic tubing. Equipment substitutions are limited only by the imagination and ingenuity of the trainer and trainee once proper safety and risk management has been considered
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2CHAPTER 2 COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM SCHEDULES
201. OVERVIEW
1. There are two schedules provided in this chapter. The first is the actual Combat Fitness program (CFP) schedule. The second is simply a template from which the 9-week program was developed and the user can develop future programs. Both schedules are based on a 5:2 work days to rest days schedule, with days 1 to 5 being Monday to Friday and days 6 and 7 being the weekend. Every third week is also a “Test and Technique” week, which is meant to provide a natural unloading week where workouts still take place, but there is a greater focus on technique and less focus on intensity (with the exception of the tests).
202. WARM-UP
1. The first two parts of the warm-up should last approximately 10 minutes. The first three to five minutes should include a general warm-up consisting of a light aerobic activity using large muscle groups (e.g., jogging, marching, and cycling). The stretching component should last approximately five minutes and should include more dynamic exercises moving through full ranges of motion. These dynamic exercises can include such exercises as air squats, push-ups, or sit-ups. The third and final part of the warm-up should include specific exercises that incorporate many of the movements for that workout. The length of this last portion may be shorter or longer depending upon the number of exercises in that day’s workout. The specific warm-up should include “stick work” (i.e., use of a broomstick, medicine ball, but no weight) using a variety of the following exercises:
a. squat (air and front);
b. dead lift;
c. push press;
d. push jerk;
e. over head squats;
f. clean; and
g. snatch.
203. THE CFP 9-WEEK SCHEDULE WITH WORKOUTS
1. The 9-week CFP is very user friendly. The workouts for each day are clearly outlined in the schedule below. Descriptions for many of the exercises in this program can be found in Chapter 3 of this manual. The program is based upon the principles outlined in Chapter 1. Beyond these principles, there are specific things to be considered when following the CFP:
2. Some of the exercises have an asterisk (*) beside them. The asterisk identifies those exercises that require attention when determining the appropriate load (i.e., weight) to be used.
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For less experienced people, it is strongly recommended that a lighter weight be used as per the guidelines on scalability in Chapter 1.
3. For “technique” days in the Test and Technique weeks, these workouts require a large number of repetitions with very low weight. Although the technique days are intended for unloading, great improvements in fitness and technique can be made during these workouts. These technique days are also helpful in a group setting to allow for time to learn new exercises for the upcoming workouts in the program. As a result, the “technique” workouts are critical to the success and gains within the CFP.
4. For “test” days in the Test and Technique weeks, it is a good idea to keep a record of personal scores so that improvements in fitness can be monitored throughout the program.
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TEST AND TECHNIQUE WEEK
Technique:
Squat Front Squat
Test:
2.4 km Run
Technique:
Dead Lift
Test:
“Cindy”
In 20 minutes complete as many rounds as possible of:
5 Pull-ups 10 Push-ups 15 Air Squat
Technique:
Press Push Press Thrusters
Test:
“Running Fran”
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
400 m Run 15 Thrusters * 15 Pull-ups
Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TRAINING WEEK
5 km Run “Ivan”
In 20 minutes complete as many rounds as possible of:
12 Push Press * 10 Pull-ups
“Carla”
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
15 Dead Lift * 400 m Run 15 Sit-ups
“Camille”
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
600 m Run
5 Times:
(5 Pull-ups 10 Push-ups 15 Air Squats)
Shoulder Press* 3-3-3-3-3
Week 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TRAINING WEEK
“Angie”
Complete the following for time:
100 Pull-ups 100 Push-ups 100 Sit-ups 100 Squats
Complete 4 rounds for time of:
50 Ball Squats (holding medicine ball) 600 m Run
Technique:
Swing
Workout:
“Helen”
Complete 3 rounds for time for:
400 m Run
Technique:
Overhead Squat
Workout:
Complete as many as possible in one set of:
Sit-ups
6 km Weight Load March
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21 Swings* 12 Pull-ups
Week 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TRAINING WEEK
Dead Lift* 3-3-3-3-3
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
400 m Run 21 Burpees 21 Pull-ups
“Gagetown”
Complete the following for time:
400 m Run 21 Thrusters* 30 Pull-ups 800 m Run 30 Pull-ups 21 Thrusters* 400 m Run
4 km Weight Load March
3 rounds of:
10 Shoulder Press using Ruck Sack
Technique:
Hand Stand Ring Dips L-Sit
Week 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TEST AND TECHNIQUE WEEK
Technique:
Push Jerk
Technique:
Ball Clean Clean
Technique:
Kipping Pull-up
Test:
“Cindy”
In 20 minutes complete as many rounds as possible of:
5 Pull-ups 10 Push-ups 15 Air Squat
Technique:
Snatch
Test:
Max Dead Lift
Week 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TRAINING WEEK
5 km
Weight Load March
Complete the following for time:
15 Clean and Jerk* 20 Sit-ups 12 Clean and Jerk* 30 Sit-ups 9 Clean and Jerk* 50 Sit-ups
“Kelly”
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
400 m Run 30 Box Jumps* 30 Wall Ball* Box height – 70 centimetres Ball type – medicine ball Ball target – 3 m
With continuously running clock complete:
1 Pull-up 1st minute 2 Pull-ups 2nd minute 3 Pull-ups 3rd minute
continuing as long as possible.
For time:
400 m Run
Power Clean* 3-3-3
Front Squat* 3-3-3
Push Jerk* 3-3-3
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Week 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TRAINING WEEK
Technique:
Handstand Push-up
Workout:
Complete the following for time:
15 Handstand Push-ups 3 L Pull-ups 12 Handstand Push-ups 6 L Pull-ups 9 Handstand Push-ups 9 L Pull-ups 6 Handstand Push-ups 12 L Pull-ups 3 Handstand Push-ups 15 L Pull-ups
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
400 m Run 15 Cleans*
Technique:
Muscle-up
“Fran”
Complete 3 rounds, for time, with reps being 21, 15 and 9, of:
Thrusters* Pull-ups
10 km Run
Week 8 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TRAINING WEEK
Dead Lift 5-5-5-5-5
5 km Weight Load March
3 sets to failure of:
Pull-ups with ruck sack on back*
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
200 m Run 12 Snatch* 10 Ring Dips
Complete the following for time:
1 km Run 15 Shoulder Press* 15 Push Press* 15 Push Jerk* 1 km Run
If possible use same load for all three presses
Technique:
Kipping Pull-ups L-sit Handstands
Week 9 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
TEST AND TECHNIQUE WEEK
Test:
2.4 km Run
Technique:
Snatch
Test:
Max Dead Lift
Technique:
Handstands Muscle-ups
Test:
“Running Fran”
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
400 m Run 15 Thrusters * 15 Pull-ups
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204. THE CFP 13-WEEK SCHEDULE TEMPLATE
1. The purpose of the template below is to provide guidelines for the development of future CFPs. This template is as flexible as a good fitness program would allow for flexibility to avoid burnout and overuse injuries. The template is a helpful tool when building new programs because it identifies which modalities (G, W, and M) and in what form (singlet, couplet, or triplet) the workout could follow for a given day within the program. When filling in the workouts, it is recommended that the “Program Safety and Prescription Principles” section in Chapter 1 be followed. This will ensure that any program that is developed from this template results in fitness gains, while at the same time minimizes injuries.
205. 13-WEEK PROGRAM TEMPLATE
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
TEST AND TECHNIQUE WEEK
G W M G W OFF OFF
Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
TRAINING WEEK M GW MGW MG W OFF OFF
Week 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
TRAINING WEEK G WM GWM GW M OFF OFF
Week 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
TRAINING WEEK W MG WMG WM G OFF OFF
Week 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
TEST AND TECHNIQUEWEEK
G W M G W OFF OFF
Week 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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3CHAPTER 3 COMBAT FITNESS PROGRAM EXERCISES
301. GENERAL
1. This chapter gives details for the performance of each CFP exercise. For more information, consult the CFP website http://ctc.gagetown.mil.ca/dlearn/Pan_Army_Projects/ACIM/courses/ACIM/ACIM.htm
302. EXERCISES
Air squat Hip full extension
Back extension Kipping pull-up
Back squat L pull-up
Barbell clean L sit-up
Barbell snatch Muscle up
Clean Overhead squat
Dead lift Power clean
Dumbbell Snatch Power snatch
Dumbbell swing Push jerk
Front Squat Push press
Glute ham sit-up Ring dip
Handstand push-up Shoulder press
Hang clean Split jerk
Hang power clean Sumo dead lift highpull
Hang power snatch Thruster
Hip extension Wall ball
Hang snatch
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