Plenty of well meaning combat sports athletes and coaches use strength and conditioning programs designed for other sports and constantly feel overworked and fatigued, while others ignore resistance training entirely out of fear or ignorance. But by using the system outlined in this manual, you can be a part of the small group that trains intelligently to become the best athlete and fighter you can be.Â
Scientific research and years of personal experience have gone into this complete guide to strength and conditioning for combat sports athletes. Inside you will learn to:
-Program effective and efficient workouts
-Periodize your training for long term success
-Maximize strength, power, and mobility
-Use the correct loading schemes to achieve your specific goals
-Peak out at just the right time
-Cut weight properly
-Build elite level conditioning
-Develop insane neck strength to reduce head trauma
-Eat for performance and health
-Train your mind for competition
If you are an MMA fighter, boxer, wrestler, kickboxer, jiu-jitsu practitioner, or martial artist of any kind, this book has everything you need apply proper strength and conditioning to your sport!
