Today I fell across a killer article that goes into a lot of detail when it comes to mma weight training. It’s an article about one dude and his backround/workout routines over the years. He goes in depth about his own mma strength training program, tips and techniques to maximize the carry over to mma.

Incorporating Weight Training into Your MMA Workout

“For MMAers the strength gains from lifting weights are sought after to aid their performance in a separate sport. We cannot lift with the same frequency and intensity as if we were full time strength trainees who do two or three weights routines a week and are able to rest for the remainder of their time.

We still have to hit the mats several times a week in addition to our weight training, not to mention cardio sessions too. A lot of people overlook this fact and fail to adapt their weight training to suit the intensity of their activity for the rest of the week, so easily become over-trained.”

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Talk to ya next time,

Derek Manuel
MMA Workouts