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MMA
Add New Disciplines to Your Training, Part 1: How Do I Choose?
You want to add yoga to your Olympic weightlifting or try martial arts with your powerlifting? Let's see what makes sense.
Jesse Irizarry
Fight Strength NSFW: Preparation and Exercises for Building a Fighting Body
The physical preparation considerations for an MMA fighter are as complicated as you'll find in all of sports.
Jason Burgos
Fight Strength NSFW: Hypertrophy for Different Weight Classes
This episode, we cover topics included building size for different sizes, cardio that can burn fat while retaining muscle and much more.
Jason Burgos
Fight Strength NSFW: Your Training and Cognitive Exercise
Cognitive exercises have a place in a fighter's gym routine right alongside traditional strength and conditioning work.
Jason Burgos
Sport Fighting Won't Teach You Self Defense
Out in the real world, there are no rules, whistles, or bells to save you.
Matt Beecroft
No-Gimmick Training for Fighters (and All Athletes)
When it comes to training, uniqueness and effectiveness don't often overlap.
Charles Staley
3 Training Mistakes That Leave Fighters Too Smoked for Skill Work
These are the most common mistakes I see in fighters' strength training plans, and my suggestions for fixing them.
Andrew Read
Conditioning for Fighting with Mike Perry, Part II: Aerobic Fitness
Training this way will help you get past being a "first round hero" and give you energy in later rounds.
Craig Marker
5 Underrated Reasons You Should Pick Up a Martial Art
From finding the calm in chaos to learning how to roll with the punches, martial arts will make you a stronger person.
Eric C. Stevens
12 Weeks of Flexible Strength for MMA
This 12-week program focuses on flexibility training to improve mobility and enhance performance in the ring.
Doug Dupont
How to Train Specific Energy Systems to Improve Your BJJ Game
In BJJ, we are not mixing different martial arts - we are mixing multiple energy systems.
Samuel Spiegelman
A Well-Rounded Fitness Plan for MMA and BJJ Athletes
This cycle of MMA/BJJ workouts is a well-rounded strength and conditioning plan for the MMA and BJJ athlete that leaves plenty of time and energy for mat time and skills work.
Mike Marcinek
12 Reps - The Breaking Muscle Digest - Vol. 1, Issue 11
Twelve reader favorites from the past week and from the archives, curated to save you time and bring you happiness.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Build Strength and Increase Work Capacity in the MMA Off-Season
Build a good base of work capacity and strength by manipulating volume and intensity in the early off-season.
Mike Marcinek
12 Reps - The Breaking Muscle Digest - Vol. 1, Issue 10
Twelve reader favorites from the past week and from the archives, curated to save you time and bring you happiness.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Sparring 101: When, Why, and How to Take a Hit
It’s much more fun to hit than get hit, but learning how to take a punch is vital to your success as a martial artist.
Eric C. Stevens
5 Skills You Need to Compete Effectively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
There are a few key ways to prepare for your competition to maximize your enjoyment and results during the event.
Valerie Worthington
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