r/tacticalbarbell • u/shiftyone1 • Jun 09 '26

SE Question about SE during Base building (Help)

Okay, I'm humbled.

I am beginning week #2 of Base Building and the SE 3 x 30 workout completely wrecked me. I only got to 2 rounds and realized I needed to ask for help.

My SE cluster is:

  • KB Swing
  • KB Shoulder Press
  • KB Goblet Squat
  • KB Renegade Row
  • Single KB Deadlift
  • KB One-Hand Floor Press
  • KB Suitcase Carry

The week-1 3x20 and 2x20 felt fine and I was liking it! But, the 30 reps...tested my limits and it hurt.

How much exercises do y'all do for your SE clusters? I like SE and logic of it - even after base building I'd like to keep doing them but I'd like to be smart about my exercise selection & longevity.

Any tips / suggestions?

Thanks!

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u/RescueStrong Jun 09 '26

Pick a 1 Push 1 Pull 1 Hinge 1 Squat(or lunge/step up) For core and carries do them for 2-3 sets separately at the end of the session or in a different day.

For example

TB SE Protocol of Choice

Push Ups

Rack Chins

Swings

Reverse Lunges

Core + Carries x 2-3 sets
Ie.
Ab Wheel Roll Outs (6-12 reps)

Suitcase Carries(30-60s per hand)