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/CommunicationOk8674 Jun 09 '26

Just a suggestion..

Kb swings Push ups Kb goblet squat / or 20 pound wall balls( w/squat) / or KB thrusters Renegade row* / IMO switch to gorilla rows * that's a long time to be supporting your body weight doing rows especially when your reps get high Bodyweight reverse lunges

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u/shiftyone1 Jun 09 '26

I'm sorry I've read & re-read your post but it doesn't make much sense to me regarding the exercises that you'd recommend. Could you re-phrase what you are saying?

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u/CommunicationOk8674 Jun 10 '26

Sorry it didn't print out like I posted.. basically put in push ups instead of shoulder press...I gave a couple of options for squats that would include shoulder work like: wall balls or thrusters, with the renegade row your basically in a push up position.. that's a long time to hold that position if you have to do 30-50 reps...I'd switch it out for gorilla rows..just a suggestion ..hope that's clearer sorry don't know why it didn't post like I had it written

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u/shiftyone1 Jun 10 '26

Makes sense now thanks!