is there anywhere that has the basic overview (increments, sets/reps, principles etc) of the tactical barbell programme online?
Hey brother....depends on what template you're looking for. There are 5 in the book and you pick one depending on your goals and what the rest of your training week looks like. Then you pair it up with a 'cluster' or group of exercises which customizes it even more. So you might be on the same template as me but you might be using totally different exercises. It'll take me too long to write out all the templates but generally they progress like this:
week 1 - light - 70%-75% higher rep
week 2 - medium - 80%-85% mid range reps (5-6)
week 3 - heavy - 90%-95% (low rep 1-3)
Also, my log has all the specifics for the two day a week Fighter template - which I suggest using if you're a combat athlete. The rest of the templates in the book are 3 x week. You don't have to stick with the exercises I'm doing - you can choose your own as long as they're compound based and balanced (you know what I mean - no bicep curls, calf raises, and shit like that).
What really kicks ass about this program is that you can move the pieces around to pretty much create a customized plan - while still being heavily structured within your plan. Which is of course, ideal for athletes or people who do more than just lift.
For example I know one guy that's using the Operator template with almost all bodyweight exercises - pistols/pull-ups/one arm pushups/deadlifts.
As far as principles....a major one is you stay with the same loads for the entire week instead of adding weight every single workout. Which for a dude that does other training (like MMA or Muay Thai) is the perfect approach. It gives you more room for error. What I mean by this is that linear programs like SS stress having everything down perfectly in order to progress. Like you have to eat enough, get 8.1 hours of rest, if you're not improving scarf down more food or drink a gallon of milk everyday. And of course - avoid cardio cuz you don't want to affect your 'gains'.
Obviously this isn't going to work for most athletes who have to worry about weight class or who also have to be highly conditioned. I know rest is important, but realistically between work, training and responsibilities I'm lucky if I get even 6 hours a night. And there's no way in hell I can avoid cardio. So the TB approach works for me. Stay with the same weight for a while to get used to it instead of just attempting to add 10lbs every workout.