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  • 8 No Equipment Killer Leg Exercises

    8 No Equipment Killer Leg Exercises

    Lower body and leg strengthening should be a critical and prioritized component of your workout and fitness routine. Your legs are the foundation of your body, they connect you to the ground, move you, and help you generate power. Your...

  • The Importance of Deadlifts

    The Importance of Deadlifts

    Deadlifts are arguably one of the most effective exercises when it comes to building strength in both the upper and lower body. Incorporating deadlifts into your regular training schedule will provide benefits for your health, physicality, and strength. The deadlift...

  • Three Alternatives to the Bench Press

    Three Alternatives to the Bench Press

    When it comes to military training, the bench press is considered the gold standard for building a stronger and bigger chest. However, sometimes, the bench press just isn’t an option. Whether it’s a crowded gym or lack of a bench...

  • Hold your Breath Longer Underwater by a RAN Clearance Diver

    Hold your Breath Longer Underwater by a RAN Clearance Diver

    We recently reached out to TacSource Ambassador Max Burch (Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver for 13 years) to give us some tips on holding your breath longer underwater. "My name is Max Burch, I've been a Royal Australian Navy Clearance...

  • REVIEW: Tasmanian Tiger Medic Assault Pack

    REVIEW: Tasmanian Tiger Medic Assault Pack

    As a leading global supplier of premium professional tactical, military, and police equipment, Tasmanian Tiger products are ones you can rely on and trust. Their Medic Assault Pack MKII is a prime example of their commitment to high quality and...

  • REVIEW: Tasmanian Tiger Small Medic Pack MK II

    REVIEW: Tasmanian Tiger Small Medic Pack MK II

    As one of the most trustworthy, premium suppliers of professional military and police equipment, Tasmanian Tiger makes products you can count on—one of them most certainly being the Small Medic Pack MKII. All of Tasmanian Tiger’s gear is produced at...

  • REVIEW: 5.11 Patrol Ready Bag

    REVIEW: 5.11 Patrol Ready Bag

    Designed for the officer on patrol, the 5.11 Patrol Ready Bag was built to hold all of your gear while providing immediate and easy access to everything you need. The 5.11 Tactical brand makes purpose-built gear for every mission imaginable...

  • Matt McLeod's Top 5 'No Equipment' Workouts

    Matt McLeod's Top 5 'No Equipment' Workouts

    Looking for an intense, effective workout but don’t have access to any equipment? Not a problem. CrossFit athlete, Matt McLeod shared 5 of his favourite workouts that will get your lungs pumping and your muscles burning, simply using your bodyweight....

  • REVIEW: 5.11 AMP Backpacks

    REVIEW: 5.11 AMP Backpacks

    More and more brands are taking note that consumers are wanting the toughness, durability, and versatility of a military-style bag without their pack looking extremely ‘tactical’ – and 5.11 has nailed this concept with their AMP Backpack Series. The All Missions...