Videos tagged with Functional Fitness

This video from GBRS Group outlines a comprehensive fitness standards test designed to benchmark and improve overall athleticism. The standards cover fundamental movements like the broad jump, bodyweight bench press, pull-ups, trap bar deadlift, plank, farmer's carry, and an 800-meter run. The instructors emphasize consistency, safety, and removing ego to achieve long-term health and performance, encouraging participants to track progress over a 12-week period and beyond.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Tactical Games, a fitness and shooting sport. It details the event structure, from setup and vetting stages to athlete check-in, scheduling, and competition day procedures. Key aspects covered include the sport's emphasis on functional fitness, the variety of shooting stages, and the importance of both marksmanship fundamentals and practical shooting skills. The video also breaks down the different competitive divisions and offers advice for new and experienced participants.

This video emphasizes foundational skills for prepared citizens, prioritizing functional fitness, firearms marksmanship, and mindset over industry trends. It outlines essential individual responsibilities including small unit tactics, basic survival, and medical skills, stressing that specialized training should only follow mastery of these core competencies. The speaker, Eric, advocates for a humble, service-oriented approach to training and community involvement, drawing parallels to historical Minutemen.

This YouTube video, titled 'Unleash Your Power: Med Ball Slam,' focuses on a physical training exercise using a medicine ball. While the video is presented by GBRS GROUP, a known entity in the firearms community, the content itself does not appear to involve firearms. The description heavily promotes their Patreon for exclusive content and links to their social media channels, indicating the exercise might be part of a broader training regimen for individuals interested in preparedness or tactical fitness. The emphasis is on the physical exertion and power generation associated with the med ball slam.

John "Shrek" McPhee, a former Tier 1 Operator and tactical instructor, shares insights on maintaining fitness during van life. He emphasizes functional training and rehabilitation, particularly for shoulder injuries, using specialized equipment like 15lb dumbbells with fat grips to enhance grip strength and endurance, beneficial for combat sports like Jiu Jitsu.

This guide details the Banded Grip Roller exercise, a tactical fitness drill demonstrated by DJ Shipley and Cole Fackler of GBRS Group. It emphasizes slow, controlled wrist flexion and extension under constant tension to build grip strength, forearm endurance, and wrist stability. The instruction highlights the importance of 'owning every inch' of the movement and maintaining control throughout the full range of motion, especially during the unwinding phase.

This guide, informed by experts DJ (Cole Fackler) and Vernon Griffith II from GBRS Group, details how tactical professionals should approach running. It emphasizes tailoring training to specific job roles post-selection, prioritizing explosive sprints over long-distance pavement running, and integrating load-bearing exercises. The advice focuses on maximizing performance while minimizing injury risk and enhancing decision-making under stress.

This guide outlines the execution of the Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test (PST) as demonstrated by former Navy SEAL Chad Wright and professional bodybuilder Bartley Weaver. It details the standards and performance for the 500-yard swim, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and 1.5-mile run, emphasizing functional fitness over sheer mass. The assessment highlights the challenges high-mass athletes face with endurance-based tests.

This guide details a hip exercise demonstrated by DJ Shipley and discussed with Vernon Griffith, focusing on improving lower back health and hip mobility. The technique emphasizes slow eccentric movements and pulsing to target often-missed muscle groups like the Quadratus Lumborum (QL). This approach is presented as a solution for chronic pain and tightness, particularly beneficial for tactical athletes undergoing rehabilitation.

This guide outlines techniques for competing in The Tactical Games, a sport combining marksmanship with functional fitness. It covers stage assessment, movement, weapon transitions, and engaging targets under physical duress. Instruction emphasizes precision under fatigue, drawing from the experience of a T.REX ARMS representative.

This guide outlines a three-stage progression for strengthening the core, emphasizing exercises performed on a pull-up bar. It progresses from basic leg raises to more advanced knee-to-elbows and toes-to-bar movements. The instructor highlights the importance of engaging the lats to control momentum and improve rep efficiency, noting that these exercises also build grip strength.

This guide outlines a five-exercise functional fitness routine from Blake Ritterhoff of the '3 of 7 Project', emphasizing no-gym exercises essential for athletes and warriors. It details pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, burpees, and squats with specific rep and frequency recommendations, along with recovery nutrition advice. The instruction is direct and motivational, presented by an experienced fitness professional focused on tactical readiness.