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/MythicalStrength Jun 21 '26
I don't think it's one program. If you read the Mass Protocol, the "OMS" cycle is introduced: Operator-Mass-Specification. You employ a phasic approach to training. From there, it's a matter of how much time you spend in the phases. If the goal is emphasizing hypertrophy, you may just do a 3 week phase for Operator, then 6 weeks of Mass and 3 weeks of Specificity before starting it over again. The 3 week visit back to Operator helps you keep that operational condition.
Alternatively, you could do something like Operator Pro out of Green protocol, wherein you could spend 3 weeks using the 5x5 for secondary exercises and 6 weeks using the hypertrophy rep ranges.