Parabellum

  • Developed as on-ramp training for athletes new to Epoch Ascent programming and methodology.
  • Includes 5 weeks of progressively difficult training utilizing basic tools found in commercial and garage style gyms.
  • Protocol can be individually scaled to meet your current level of fitness and/or daily schedule.

$29.00

PROTOCOL OVERVIEW

Parabellum is a 5-Week training protocol is designed as on-ramp training for athletes new to Epoch Ascent programming, and for athletes needing to build a level of "base fitness" before moving onto Epoch's other training protocols designed for general physical preparedness.

METHODOLOGY

The main objective of this protocol is to progressively prepare the athlete for the intensity and volume of our other programming while becoming familiar with a wide range of foundational movements. There is a heavy emphasis on total body strength that will take you through our foundational lifts in addition to some of our regularly utilized supplemental exercises. Over the course of the 5 weeks, you’ll progressively move to a higher weight and slightly tougher training sessions. The intent is to help the athlete increase their overall work capacity and be able to handle the higher training stimuli seen in the rest of our programming.

BASIC ASSUMPTIONS

Going into this training protocol it can already be assumed that you are of sound health and are a relatively fit individual who has completed 3-5 months of our base/general fitness programming or who has 12 or more months of athletic and exercise training history. This protocol also assumes that you have some access to commercial gym equipment (squat rack, barbell, plates, dumbbells, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

The information presented in this work is by no way intended as medical advice or as a substitute for medical counseling. The information should be used in conjunction with the guidance and care of your physician. Consult your physician before beginning this program as you would with any exercise or nutrition program. If you choose not to obtain the consent of your physician and/or work with your physician throughout the duration of your time using the recommendations in the program, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your actions.

By continuing with the program you recognize that despite all precautions on the part of Epoch Ascent, LLC, there are risks of injury or illness which can occur because of your use of the aforementioned information and you expressly assume such risks and waive, relinquish and release any claim which you may have against Epoch Ascent, LLC and its representatives, or its affiliates as a result of any future physical injury or illness incurred in connection with, or as a result of, the use or misuse of the program.

To complete this training plan, you’ll need access to a commercial gym complete with:

  • To complete this training plan, you’ll need access to a commercial gym complete with racks, barbells, plates, pull-up bar, dumbbells and/or kettlebells.

Q. How long are the training sessions?

A. Training sessions can be completed in 30-60 minutes.

Q. What does "DBM" stand for?

A. DBM stands for "difficult but manageable" and is used for movements without a starting load or starting load range. DBM simply means to use a load that feels difficult, but allows the movement to still be manageable and executable with safe and proper form.

Q. Why do some of the sessions show 2-3 and 3-4 blocks?

A. The range of blocks allows for each individual to scale that particular portion of the session based on whether they’d like a little more, or a little less.

Q. I don't have a foam roller, could anything else be used as a replacement?

A. Barbells, kettlebells and some of the larger dumbbells are proper replacements for foam rollers. The point is, you need to be able to "knead" the fascia and get into the deeper tissues so anything smooth and solid can be used for soft tissue work.

Q. What is your advice on nutrition?

A. See our FAQ page for some of our basic guidelines concerning nutrition.

Q. What if I need a day off in the middle of my training week?

A. Each training week essentially consists of 4 training sessions allowing 3 full days of rest to be used however you need to. It's fine if you don't train 4 days in a row however, avoid skipping ahead and start again where you left off and complete the sessions in order throughout the protocol. If you miss more than a few days in a training week you should start that training week from the beginning in order to get the most out of this protocol.

Q. I have more questions, where can I have those answered?

A. Please email us at training@epochascent.com