Strength training for Martial Arts

[wattow]

I usually start my students on a basic program like Starting Strength or Bill Starr's 5×5, depending on various factors. I will then move them into a Reg Park 5x5 after a couple of months. Of course every case isn't the same, so the guidelines are general. The underlying goal with the strength training is to really build that leg and punxhing power.

[local hero]

Until you progress them to 6x6 they will never have the strength they seek...

[bigmc]

give them 15 almonds a day

[supernick]

They must keep their abs tight at all times

[Darren Avey]

WHat good is a 500lb bench to a martial artist?

[local hero]

They must keep their abs tight at all times

Yes a strong core is key to progress to 7x7..

[CARTEL]

If I have learned anything about martial arts training, it is that you should be doing karate chops into a vat filled with gravel while it is above an open flame.

[beakdoctor]

WHat good is a 500lb bench to a martial artist?

You'll never bench 500 and you're a shit matial artist so don't waste time thinking about it.

[Papper]

If you're going to do Aikido there's no need for training. You will just need to be able to grip someones wrist and 3-4 intitated guys will do falls and flips around you.

[wes]

That's okay. 5x5 works just fine. We're buildimg 3,4 and 5 hundred pound bench presses.

[240 is Back]

15 #Hendo bombs a day