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Cooper Standards Charts for Police Fitness | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 25/10/2026

Cooper standards explained: every test event, 40th percentile charts by age and gender, why police agencies use them, and how to train to pass. See the charts.

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Cross-Body Hammer Curl: Form & Muscles | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 24/10/2026

The cross-body hammer curl hits the brachialis and forearm harder than a standard curl. Learn the form, muscles worked, and how to program it. Train for it.

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Landmine Squat: Form, 8 Variations & Muscles Worked

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Published on: 24/10/2026

The landmine squat loads quads and glutes along a fixed arc with less spinal stress. Learn setup, form, 8 variations, the squat-to-press, and how to load it.

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Push Pull Workout: 3 to 6-Day Routines | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 20/10/2026

A push pull workout splits training by movement pattern. See push vs pull, when to add legs, and 3 to 6-day routines for tactical athletes. Train it.

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