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Grip Strength Exercises For MMA and BJJ

First, you have to understand that in order to train the grip, you not only do gripping style exercises, but you must also train the muscles on the opposite side of the joint. Most of the the exercises you probably do involve holding on to weights – this works the flexor (gripping) muscles. Often athletes [...]
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Cote Vs Silva at UFC 90 – Learn How to Prevent Knee Injuries in MMA

If you got a chance to catch UFC 90 and saw Patrick Cote’s knee injury when he was fighting the Anderson “Spider” Silva, you were probably disappointed that the 2 warriors didn’t get a chance to properly finish what they started. I sure was. I love getting a chance to watch Silva at work, and [...]
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Circuits For Ultimate MMA Conditioning Using Medicine Ball and Power Exercises

In mixed-martial arts, rotational power of the core is crucial to the execution of explosive techniques, whether they be throws, punches, kicks, knees, or escapes. Failing to improve the strength and power of your core in rotational patterns will limit your ability to knockout, slam, or surprise your opponents. The medicine ball is an extremely [...]
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Ultimate Core Stability Exercises For MMA Fighters Using the Swis

As Bruce Lee says, your core is the ‘centre of power.’ It’s where you generate explosive throws, knockout punches and kicks, and the ability to dominate your opponent on the ground. The first step to developing your core is to build your static stability. The best tool to do this is the Swiss Ball, training [...]
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3 PHASES

In the ever changing world of Mixed Martial Arts, it is no longer enough to use only one style of fighting, Elements of many different styles need to be combined to give a fighter the tools necessary to achieve victory. Stand-up Fighting usually begins with both fighters on their feet. It is essential to use [...]
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MMA Specific Strength Training – Movements and Muscles

Unfortunately, most mixed-martial artists follow a strength training program designed for bodybuilders. If your program consists of chest, legs, and arms days, or any other body-part split, then you fall into this category too. So if you’re following a bodybuilding routine, let me ask you this, is your goal to walk around the ring, flexing [...]
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MMA Conditioning Pyramid Circuit Workout

If you’re training consistently, then sometimes, the concrete walls of the gym can be a little boring. Especially when the sun is shining and the weather is perfect. When this is the case, knowing a few simple bodyweight exercises and the location of the nearest park can re-energize your workouts. Try the following circuit but [...]
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MMA Conditioning – 3 Tips to Winning Fights That Go the Distance

If you’re a mixed-martial artist and you’ve been in a fight that’s gone the distance, then maybe you know the terrible feeling of having nothing left to give with 2 minutes left in a round. If you haven’t gone the distance or haven’t had a pro fight yet, then use the 5 tips in this [...]
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