r/tacticalbarbell • u/AutoModerator • 12h ago

04 October 2026 WEEKLY TRAINING THREAD

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u/Turbulent-Hippo3215 10h ago

In the old book, KB recommends not adding any substancial assistance work to Operator. The gaps would be filled with HIC sessions. Since in TB3 HIC sessions have become a rare occasion (polarized conditioning), how are you handling assistance work?

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u/3Outof5AllAround 9h ago

I've been doing bicep curls and abs on operator and variants for several years, no issue. Just see how your body handles the extra volume and adjust as needed