The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness - John Muir
To me, the spring represents growth. The season offers a shift in mindset, a pursuit toward physical excellence, and a capacity to evolve into a better version of ourselves. With rapt fascination, let us advance our noblest endeavors into our highest purpose.
To my brothers and sisters in strength, we will focus on the gains we accrued over the winter to transform our capabilities toward our sport of choice. For those who lift as their primary exercise, we will channel our energy systems toward maximal benefit.
Training
March’s Program Design builds enhanced conditioning. Featuring DBCJ 1050 Template 2 - Density Plans, athletes will develop ironclad endurance. We round out our MED Kettlebell Chains with the Tactical Cycle and Tactical Viking Push Press.
Twice per year, I like my athletes to perform the Fighter Pull Up Program. Further, I have selected base kettlebell movements to guarantee maintenance and growth of strength and hypertrophy. This will be a challenging month of training, so get ready!
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I am living my personal dream by getting to snowboard all winter. Outside of my visits to Mammoth Mountain, CA, I am planning a trip to Idyllwild, CA this Sunday to summit San Jacinto Peak in winter conditions. This will not be easy, but I’m excited.
I have been fortunate to have a busy training schedule the past few years and I am grateful for that. In my free time, I’ve been writing non-stop for this SubStack, reading new books, and am finding the time to study Precision Nutrition (PN L1).
John Parker
March 1, 2025
One of my favorite chains of all time, a tweak on the DBCJ, the Tactical Cycle adds an OS Front Squat on the last rep of 3. The Clean + Jerk + OS Front Squat is a chain I call the Supercycle.
Family time at Mammoth Mountain, CA.
Schedule
Goals
Power, Strength, Conditioning
Double Kettlebell Chains - Tactical Cycle, Tactical Viking Push Press
Kettlebell Strength: Get Up Press to Elbow, Split Row, Front Squat, Pistol Squat, Windmill
Double Kettlebell Clean + Jerk Plan 1050 - Density Plans
Resiliency Training
Resiliency: Scapular Strength 15+15+15+15/3, Tibialis Raise: 20/3, Standing Calf Raise: 20+20/3, ATG Split Squat 15+15/3, Poliquin Step Up 20+20/3
Optional: Prying Goblet Squat: 45,” World’s Greatest Stretch + Rotations: 5+5/5+5, Kettlebell Arm Bar: 12kg-16kg 30”+ 30,” Dead Stop Kettlebell Swing: 24kg x 8, 32kg x 6, 40kg x 4
High Efficiency Stretching: Upper, Midsection, Lower
Nutrition
Preferred Method 2: Standard - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PWO Meal
a. Protein Intake = 1g of animal protein per ideal pounds of bodyweight.
Author’s Note: I want to mention that I’ve gone back to a method that has worked very well for me in the past: carbohydrate backloading. This means that all starchy or “true” carbs are saved for dinner. These night time calories serve the purpose of increasing serotonin, and in turn, melatonin, for a good night’s sleep. This diet allows me to stay leaner than eating starchy carbs throughout the day (which is my strategy when I want to be bigger). The reason I want to drop body fat is that hiking and MTB are easier with an improved strength:weight ratio.
Double Kettlebell Loading
DBCJ Plan 1050 Template 2 - Density Plans
Double Kettlebell Clean + Jerk
Power Pull Up
Tuck Jump
Split Squat Jump
Time Intervals for DBCJ + Density Exercises
