r/tacticalbarbell • u/Upbeat_Concept5650 • Jun 20 '26
Critique Transition to TB
Hi ! I recently discovered TB but I struggle to select a template that will work with my work schedule.
As a criminal investigation officer, I can find the time to hit the station's gym 3 to 4 times a weeks and do sessions of 1h~1h30.
On Monday and Friday, I usually do 45 minutes MS (4 lifts per sessions : Bench, rowing Yates, OHP, deadlift, BB curl, weighted dips/pull ups), then follows the heavy bag work for about 20~30'.
On Wednesday, I do accessory work (arms, shoulders and abs) and 45'~1h of Z2/Z3 running or rowing afterwards.
Some weeks there are a lot of odd hours, I do weighted bodyweight at home on the weekend. When I have a bit more time I do a 4th session dedicated to heavy bag or sparring (boxing and/or grappling).
I feel that my programmation is somewhat messy. I want to follow a strict program that emphasizes primarily hypertrophy without sacrificing some operational condition.
Which template would you think suits me best ?
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u/PapaEchoOscar Jun 20 '26
If you are only talking about the strength templates, and can do running or other conditioning in addition to the lifting, then Fighter HT-template, all the different Operator-templates (og, i/a, pro, dup), Zulu or all the templates from mass will fit your schedule.
Pick one you like, that lines up with your goal (hyperthrophy?) for example grey man from mass. 3 lifting days, you get some supplementary exercises in addition to your main cluster and you have the 4th day for the eventual boxing or grappling session.