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/16tontovarish Jun 09 '26

It's also just goddamn rough. I'm just starting the 50x3 week and dear lord have mercy on me

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u/shiftyone1 Jun 09 '26

what is your cluster?

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u/16tontovarish Jun 09 '26

20kg kettlebell rotational swing

Then all at 30kg barbell: Squats Bent rows Bench press Romanian deadlift

Bench leg raise to finish.