MMA Training Routine – Can Everyone Do This?
Jul 18th, 2011 | By Todd Bowman | Category: Exercises, Total Body Workouts, Training How To
Simply put, the answer is “YES.” Anyone can do an MMA (mixed martial arts) training routine. It all depends on what you put into that routine.
There’s no doubt, MMA is one of the hottest sports on the market right now. The skill level that needs to be achieved is second to none. I trained Gracie Jiu Jitsu for 3 years and had a blue belt. I had to quit due to a torn acl in my left knee.
Even just doing Jiu Jitsu, I realized it was a combination of lifting weights and running. The lung capacity required was insane, especially when sparring in tournaments.
Craig Ballantyne shows us a barbell circuit workout which is also good for MMA conditioning.
This workout generally uses a barbell. However, for beginners, you can use lighter barbbels, the 25lb bar, a curling bar, or if you’re really really weak, then use a broomstick.
Hopefully you’re not a skinny and weak guy so you can use a significant amount of weight to this program. The more weight you use, the better and faster results you’ll see.
Remember any workout is only as good as what you put into it. You only will see results if you make yourself suffer with this workout. I mean that. I see too many guys in the gym socializing and laughing more than lifting hard and working out like a maniac, like they should be. Then they end up on my doorstep complaining that they don’t get results.
Go figure…
This workout consists of Craig Ballantyne’s 5 favorite movements, namely; squatting, pushing, pulling, single leg movement, and total abdominal movement.
Try it out, you’ll love it, if you like pain that is…
Start with a barbell squat.
Place the barbell on your shoulders and perform squats. Do 15 repetitions and push your hips back as you go down. Always keep your back flat.
It’s easy to injury yourself doing these unless you have the right posture and form. Make sure you’re leaning back so you can lift your toes up off the ground like you’re sitting in a chair.
Proceed with push presses
Placing the barbell on your chest, drive it up. Do 15 repetitions.
Keep your shoulders out wide and come all the way down to where your nose touches the floor. I see many guys not getting the most out of the push up because they cheat.
Don’t be that guy.
Barbell rows
Lean forward, keeping your back straight. Lift the barbell to your stomach, pushing together your shoulder blades.
Again keep a straight back and spine. Posture is key to avoid injury. Keep your elbows in and let your back do the work, not the momentum of your arms.
Forward lunges
Keep the barbell on your shoulders and do forward lunges, 15 per leg. Step out and drop your hips down, and drive back up. Do the same with the other leg.
This will help condition your lower body to develop size, power and strength, not to mention balance and coordination. These are great for your stand up skills like boxing and muy thai fighting.
Mountain Climbers
Keep your hands on the barbell and tuck one knee up and do 15 per side. Your knee should meet the elbow on the same side of your body. Then reverse it to the other side.
By the end of this training regimen you’ll be sweating a ton of bricks and hopefully more tired than you have felt in a long time.
Rest for a minute and do the whole circuit 2 more times. That should complete your barbell circuit routine which is also a good MMA training routine.
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