Tag: core strength

Can you out train the game? One of my students wore a T-shirt the other night during one of my strength and conditioning sessions that read Out Train The Game! I loved the concept so I stole it so I could plaster it right on the title of this very blog post. Is this possible? Can one Out Train The Game? Well, just keep on reading and I'll continue to discuss the matter at hand.

I know what you are thinking. Brandon, did you just put a picture of a butterfly on your strength and conditioning blog? Yes, I did, but I have a good reason for it. This butterfly has taught me a lesson my friend and I know it's going to do the same for you.

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The key to being able to throw around any reasonable amount of weight is being able maintain control and stability while you are doing it. If you have ever watched the World's Strongest Man on ESPN those guys show you how it's done to perfection. If you pay attention to any of the guys you'll notice how they start breathing then tense up right as they exert themselves to lift whatever it is they are lifting at the moment which is usually something very very heavy. They are maximizing the amount of force they are producing by creating tension. More specifically they are creating intraabdominal pressure.

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The art of athletic performance revolves around training your body to achieve certain traits. For instance, in the sport of MMA if you are wanting to master the art of throwing a punch then you've got to work on mastering the strength, speed, and power of the rest of your body. You can't throw a punch solely using the strength of your arm, therefore you have to train your body to master certain traits that will give you both fast hands, stable shoulders, and the ability of your body to be fluid during the act of throwing the punch. Read more

I've just recently started working with more MMA fighters on a regular basis. I must say that the most committed bunch of these guys and girls have exceeded many other athletes in terms of their effort far more than any other sport I have been involved with.  They leave their egos at the door and walk inside to take care of business. Because of this I always make it a point to stress the importance of core strength training to their performance and this article discusses why. Keep reading if I've got your attention.

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Do you know why very few men will get in the ring with a bull? It's because bulls are big, mean, and most of all powerful! If you are looking to take your MMA fighting skills to the next level then you have got to include drills outside of the ring to enhance your performance inside the ring! Keep on reading if you want to learn how you can have bull rushing takedown power!

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Too many times I hear folks confuse training their "abs" as actual "core" training. Now the rectus abdominis (or abs) is part of the core makeup, however it is only a small part. The truth is that your core center consists of many muscles that include all the dynamic movement which allows for spinal flexion, spinal extension, spinal rotation, and complete stability. The only way to train these muscles effectively is to engage in big movements that require the action of multi-joint lifts and exercises.

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