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Strength Training for Combat Athletes

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Power Endurance Training for Combat Athletes
Michael Fry
When it comes to combat sports training there is nothing more important than power endurance. Think your endurance is good? Check out this brutal 8 week power endurance program and see if you have what it takes... . . . keep reading
Grapplers Gym 2 Minute drill # 1 - Rowing
Michael Fry
2 Minute Drill # 1 is going to cover our favorite exercise the T-bar row. Grappling is a pulling sport not a pushing sport so we recommend adding the T-bar row to your training program today. . . . keep reading
Grip of a Champion - Dynamic Support
Jedd Johnson
Grip of a Champion - Dynamic Support An athlete who wants to build the grip strength needed to be a champion can go out and spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on grip-specific equipment or just follow this program.

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How to set up a FlexBand Gym
Dave Schmitz
Great article by Dave Schmitz on how to set up a home gym using flexbands. . . . keep reading
Real World Strength Part I - Using Odd Objects
There is a difference between useful strength and gym muscles. Of course the two aren't mutually exclusive, but being gym strong doesn't necessarily make someone stronger for day-to-day activities . . . keep reading
Training with Block weights
bill long
Implement block weights into your training and your overall grip strength will go up drastically making you ready for the next challenge. . . . keep reading
Questions for an MMA / Grappling Strength and Conditioning Program
Mark Patock
Questions for an MMA / Grappling   Strength and Conditioning Program All athletes are not created equal and that goes especially for strength and conditioning coaches. With the highly intense and unique demands of MMA and Grappling, figuring out how to achieve your goals can be a daunting task and something that you need to address with your coaches. . . . keep reading
Methods for overcoming barriers
Michael Fry
Methods for overcoming barriers Ever find yourself stuck in a rut to the point that your workouts are not improving? Well the late Dr. Mel Siff in his vast research came up with 13 different variations that if done properly can assist in breaking you out of your slump... . . . keep reading
Grapplers Guide to Weight Training
Mike Fry
For many, weight training is as confusing as trying to conduct brain surgery. This article on weight training helps you keep it simple by explaining the benefits of various training methods. . . . keep reading
Audio Interview with Jedd Johnson - Grip Training 101
Michael Fry
Audio Interview with Jedd Johnson - Grip Training 101 Jedd Johnson of the Diesel Crew knows a thing or two about grip training and after you listen to this interview so will you. Listen along as Jedd explains the mistakes most athletes make when it comes to grip training as well as some strongman exercises he recommends for training combat athletes. . . . keep reading
"Core For Combat"
Kevin Kearns
"Core For Combat" Everyone wants a six pack or an eight pack these days. Infomercials are loaded with the next "abscupltorizer" to obtain that look. As many have us have seen ,fighters such as Kenny Florian, Stephan Bonnar, Nate Quarry, and Marcus Davis have a well developed six pack. Learn the secrets of core training from UFC strength and conditioning coach Kevin Kearns . . . keep reading
15 Grueling Minutes - Sandbag Complex
Michael Fry
A 15 minutes total body workout that will test not only your strength, but your muscular endurance, and mental toughness as well. Do you have what it takes to last 15 grueling minutes? . . . keep reading
Kettlebell Training for Total Body Power
Michael Fry
Kettlebell Training for Total Body Power Combat athletes are always looking for different ways to develop total body power and explosive strength. Here are 5 exercises we recommend doing with two kettlebells to develop your overall strength . . . keep reading
5 Steps to becoming the fastest, most explosive combat athlete you can be.
Mike Fry
5 Steps to becoming the fastest, most explosive combat athlete you can be. Looking to get more out of your sad training program? Well here are 5 things you can you today that will make your opponents feel weaker and its a lot easier than you think. It all starts by making a few simple changes to your training program...

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The Proof is in the Pudding ( or should I say Pulse)
Michael Fry
The Proof is in the Pudding ( or should I say Pulse) So you think your workouts qualify as "High intensity"... You might be surprised that your current workout may make you look good for the beach but odds are you will end up getting your A$$ kicked in the cage or on the mat because of it...Heres the reasons why . . . keep reading
Ten Core Exercises for Strength and Power for Wrestlers
Michael Fry
Why the focus on lower body power you might ask...Well for one, to some degree lower body power is required in all wrestling moves. Takedowns require tremendous hip explosion and speed. In order to develop lower body power, lower body strength needs to be increased. . . . keep reading
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