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mmafighter5
mmafighter5
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Joined: 2005/11/17
United States
2005/11/21, 10:55 PM
hey I was just wondering what a good workout for Mixed Martial Arts would be, to build muscle and strength but still keep speed and agility. I have heard that higher weight lower reps is good for that but i'm not sure. If anyone can help me I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks.
wrestler125
wrestler125
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Joined: 2004/01/27
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2005/11/23, 10:50 PM
Conjugated periodization, like westside, is usually an excellent method for fighters to pursue. It revolves around training max effort limit strength, dynamic effor speed strength, and repetitive effort endurance strength all at the same time. You can find more information in the powerlifting forum, elitefts.com, or westside-barbell.com. For other training advice, I would recommend alwyncosgrove.com, he is one of the most sought after trainers for mixed martial arts.
I wouldn't follow the westside template exactly, for upper body, you want to concentrate on pulling motions like pull ups and rows.

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