APEX Tactical Athletics

FOUNDATION
OF FIREARMS
FITNESS

PhD · Health & Human Performance
CSCS · TSAC-F · NASM CES
Licensed Firearms Instructor
CA DOJ CCW · Riverside County

Most fitness programs are built by trainers. Most firearms programs are built by instructors.
This one is built by both — with a PhD between them.

View All Phases Why This Is Different
3Phase Program
PhDExercise Science
25+Years Coaching
100sClients Coached
Dr. Rehan Tahir coaching
In the gym
Evidence-based.
Real-world ready.
The Difference

ONE COACH.
BOTH WORLDS.

Anyone can write a workout program. Anyone can teach you to shoot. Nobody else is doing both from a position of genuine expertise in both disciplines.

Dr. Rehan Tahir holds a PhD in Health and Human Performance. He is an NSCA CSCS — the gold standard credential in strength and conditioning — and a TSAC-F, specifically credentialed for tactical populations. He is also a licensed firearms instructor operating at Riverside Magnum Range.

PhD
Health & Human Performance
Graduate-level exercise physiology and performance science. Every protocol is evidence-based.
CSCS
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist — NSCA
The gold-standard credential for strength and conditioning professionals worldwide.
TSAC
Tactical S&C Facilitator — NSCA
Specialized credential for training tactical populations — armed civilians, law enforcement, military.
CES
Corrective Exercise Specialist — NASM
Movement quality and injury prevention expertise — why Phase 1 is built the way it is.
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Licensed Firearms Instructor NRA Basic Pistol · NRA Personal Protection In & Outside the Home · NRA Chief Range Safety Officer · USCCA Firearms Instructor · CA DOJ CCW Instructor · CA POST CCW Tactics Instructor · Riverside County CCW Vendor
The Gap

THE GUN IS ONE
PART OF THE PLAN.

You've invested in your firearm. In your holster. In your training. You take the responsibility seriously — that's why you're here.

But physical capability is the part most carriers have ignored. Not because they don't care — because nobody built the right program for them.

This program is for the carrier who is ready to make their body match the commitment they've already made to carrying.

01
Uncomfortable all-day carry
Bodyweight and posture directly affect how your firearm sits and how long you carry comfortably. This program addresses both.
02
The firearm as plan A
Physical confrontations don't always create space to draw. If your body isn't prepared, you're down to one option.
03
No positional strength
Kneeling, prone, moving from cover — these require specific strength. General fitness programs don't train them. This one does.
04
No foundation to build on
Tactical fitness requires a base. You can't build capability on a broken foundation. Phase 1 is that foundation — built intentionally.
The Program Series

FOUNDATION OF
FIREARMS FITNESS

A progressive multi-phase series. Each phase builds directly on the last. Phase 1 is the prerequisite — that's not a sales tactic, that's how human adaptation works.

1
6 Weeks
Available Now
Anatomical Adaptation
Building Capacity for What Comes Next

Phase 1 is not a general fitness program. It is the deliberate construction of a physical foundation — connective tissue integrity, aerobic base, fundamental movement patterns, positional strength, and grip development. Everything in Phase 2 and beyond is built on top of what you build here.

Phase 1 Outcomes
→Connective tissue and joints prepared for Phase 2 barbell loading
→Aerobic base established — Zone 2 capacity supporting all future conditioning
→Fundamental movement patterns grooved — squat, hinge, push, pull, carry
→Positional strength introduced — tall kneeling, prone, loaded carry
→Grip strength baseline built — farmer's carries, plate pinch, functional holds
→Bodyweight reduction initiated through increased activity and body composition shift
→Physical confidence developed — the carry feels different when your body matches the commitment
6
Weeks
5
Days / Week
30
Workouts
$97
One-time · 7-Week Access
Start Now — $97 What's Inside
2
6 Weeks
Coming Soon
Foundation Strength
Hypertrophy · Barbell Work · Interval Conditioning

Phase 2 takes the base built in Phase 1 and develops it into real strength. Barbell work begins. Rep ranges drop. Intervals replace steady-state. Body composition changes become visible — and physical confidence becomes undeniable.

Phase 2 Outcomes (Preview)
→Muscle mass developed — metabolic rate increases, fat loss accelerates
→Barbell strength established — squat, deadlift, bench, row progressions
→Interval conditioning built — work:rest ratios that mirror real-world stress
→Advanced positional work — half-kneeling loading, suitcase carries, landmine rotation
→Grip strength peak — towel pulls, thick bar holds, heavy farmer's carries
6
Weeks
5
Days / Week
30
Workouts
$97
Requires Phase 1
⏳ Coming Soon
3
TBD
In Development
Tactical Performance
Power · Speed · Armed & Capable

Phase 3 is where the foundation becomes a weapon. Explosive power, stress inoculation conditioning, and firearms-specific movement integration. Built on Phases 1 and 2 — not possible without them.

Phase 3 Outcomes (Preview)
→Explosive power — rate of force development for real-world demands
→Stress inoculation conditioning — performance under elevated heart rate
→Firearms-specific movement integration — position transitions under load
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Weeks TBD
TBD
Requires Phase 1 + 2
⏳ In Development
Phase 1 — What's Inside

EVERY SESSION.
EVERY DETAIL.

✓
5-Block Workout Structure
Every session: Warm-Up, Main Block, Accessory, Core Progression, Cooldown breathing. Non-negotiable. This is where injury prevention and recovery live.
✓
30 Fully Programmed Workouts
Sets, reps, RPE targets, rest periods, and load guidance for every exercise. Nothing left to guess or improvise.
✓
Positional Strength Training
Tall kneeling cable press, prone rows, loaded carries — programmed into every Friday session. Unique to this program.
✓
Grip Development Protocol
Farmer's carries and plate pinch work every week. Your grip matters on the draw and in a physical encounter.
✓
Dual Conditioning Modalities
Tuesday Zone 2 steady-state builds aerobic base. Thursday intervals progress from 30-second efforts to 1-minute hard pushes by Week 5.
✓
Bridge Athletics App Delivery
Track every set, log loads, access exercise video demos. The same platform used by elite athletic programs.
✓
Evidence-Based Periodization
Anatomical Adaptation → Peak Block → Deload. Weeks 1–4 build base, Week 5 peaks, Week 6 recovers. How real adaptation works.
✓
Built-In Deload Week
Week 6 is non-negotiable. 50% volume, RPE 5 ceiling. Where the adaptation from five weeks of work actually consolidates.

Weekly Training Split

Monday
Lower
Squat + Hinge
Tuesday
Zone 2
Aerobic Base
Wednesday
Upper
Push + Pull
Thursday
Intervals
Conditioning
Friday
Full Body
Positional + Grip
Dr. Rehan Tahir
Your Coach
Dr. Rehan
Tahir
PhD · CSCS · TSAC-F · NASM CES · Firearms Instructor

Dr. Rehan Tahir has spent 25+ years in the trenches — coaching real people through real transformation. A health setback forced him to rebuild himself from scratch, which produced a deeper understanding of how the human body actually adapts. That's the foundation every program is built on.

He is the only coach in this space who holds a doctoral degree in Health and Human Performance, the NSCA's tactical strength credential, and a full suite of firearms instructor certifications. The intersection of those two worlds is not an accident — it's the point.

PhD, Health & Human Performance
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Licensed Firearms Instructor — Riverside Magnum Range
CA DOJ CCW · CA POST CCW Tactics · Riverside County CCW Vendor
Full Bio at rehantahir.com
Real Results

WHAT PEOPLE
ARE SAYING.

"Rehan is an amazing teacher. Incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to really understand where I was at and then build me up from there. Kind and patient but firm — and he obviously enjoys helping people improve."

Asaad T.
Coaching Client

"I have used a firearm before but never had formal instruction. It was great to get an introduction from someone who knows how to provide proper instruction. Awesome class!"

Fakhar A.
Healthcare Professional

"I loved the Basic Pistol class I took with Rehan. He was very patient and I learned a lot as a beginner. I'm now more comfortable with firearms and looking forward to expanding my skills!"

Muneeza A.
Marketing Manager

"I am truly motivated by your transformation and dedication. Even though we haven't worked out together in a while, I remembered all that you taught me and put it into action. Last three weeks I have gotten into the best shape that I have ever been in. Thanks buddy!"

Private Client — Fitness Coaching

"I would definitely recommend this man. Health is the gift you give to yourself."

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YOUR BODY SHOULD
MATCH YOUR COMMITMENT.

Six weeks. Five days a week. Built by the only coach with a PhD in exercise science and a firearms instructor license. Start building the foundation everything else requires.

Foundation of Firearms Fitness — Phase 1
$97
One-time · 7-Week Access · Start Immediately
30 fully programmed workouts
Bridge Athletics app delivery
Positional strength + grip training
Progressive conditioning — Zone 2 + intervals
Built-in deload week · direct path to Phase 2
Start Now — $97

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