
FORGING GOOD STEEL
Build the base.
Foundational strength, lifting complexes, and interval conditioning that prepare you to handle more work.
Build the strength, grip endurance, and conditioning to keep fighting for position when everyone else starts slowing down.
14 weeks of grappling-focused strength & conditioning, adapted from the training cycle two-time ADCC Trials champion Declan Moody ran for ADCC 2026.

You know what to do. But in the third hard round, your grips are gone, your shots slow down, and you can't make your body follow.
More mat time can sharpen technique. The weight room is where you deliberately build the strength and work capacity that support it. Combative Strength gives that work a plan.
Designed as a progressive 14-week cycle, not a random collection of workouts. Each phase builds on the work before it.

Build the base.
Foundational strength, lifting complexes, and interval conditioning that prepare you to handle more work.

Repeat the effort.
Strength under fatigue, pulling accessories, and conditioning that challenges your ability to go hard again.

Put it to the test.
Individualized strength based on your assessment, high-intensity efforts, and a retest to measure progress.
No piecing together workouts from social media. Your training is laid out inside TrainHeroic, the app where you'll access the program and record your sessions.
A realistic commitment: this is five programmed training days per week, intended to run alongside grappling. You'll want access to a regular commercial gym and some experience with barbell lifting. It is serious training, not a five-minute add-on.
See equipment & experience requirements ↓Exercises, loads, intervals, rest periods, and training instructions.
See movement demos in the app as you train.
Log your sessions and follow your progression.
Use assessments to set training loads and see what improved.
Tod Moore is an Atomic Athlete co-owner and BJJ black belt under Declan Moody, with nearly 18 years of coaching experience across combat sports, endurance, and strength training.
Declan Moody is a two-time ADCC Trials champion and WNO 30 open-weight tournament winner. Atomic developed the original cycle for his ADCC preparation, then adapted it into this TrainHeroic program.

These athletes speak about training with Atomic Athlete. Their experiences reflect the coaching approach behind the program.
I'm in the best shape of my life thanks to Atomic, I couldn't be more grateful.
Every session feels like it has a clear purpose for making you a better grappler.
If you're looking to be 'that guy' that people just don't want to roll with because you never get tired, buy this program!
Get all three phases for a single $49 payment. Individually, those programs total $139.97.
If it's not for you, email coach@atomic-athlete.com within 30 days of purchase and Atomic will refund you. No explanation required.
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Know exactly what you're getting and what the training asks of you.
Five programmed training days per week across 14 weeks. It's designed to work alongside grappling, but it is a substantial commitment. Session length will vary with the day's work.
Week one uses a barbell and plates, rack, bench, dumbbells or kettlebells, pull-up bar, somewhere for dips, and a rower, air bike, or space for shuttle runs. A typical commercial gym should cover it.
Your lifting experience matters more than belt rank. Week one includes bench press, front squats, hang cleans, and Romanian deadlifts. Familiarity with barbell training is helpful; the Harbinger complex offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced loading levels.
It's adapted from the same training cycle, not a copy of Declan's personal loads. The app version keeps the Phase 1 complexes and includes testing and retesting so training weights can be tailored to your results.
You create a TrainHeroic account during checkout, then get the program in the app on your phone, tablet, or computer. All 14 weeks are available as soon as payment goes through.
No. This offer is a one-time $49 purchase, plus applicable sales tax. The program remains in your TrainHeroic account.
Request a refund within 30 days by emailing coach@atomic-athlete.com. Atomic's stated guarantee is no questions asked.
14 weeks. Three phases. One-time $49. Backed by a 30-day guarantee.
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