If you were training....

[bigandbrolic]

for WWE style wrestling what would you do differently in the gym?


currently I do a regular bodybuilder workout(mon-chest and bis, tues-back, thurs-legs, fri-shoulders and triceps) and let the cardio come in the ring(approximately 45 - 1 1/2 4 days a week) but I feel like I should add some variety to my training in the weight room to help my stamina, flexibility and agility. I honestly do not know where to start or what to do, can you guys help me?

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[Zach Trowbridge]

I would add 2-3 sessions of plyometrics if they're not already included in regular ring work.  Especially if you're a lighter guy who'll be doing a bit of aerial work.  Box jumps/high jumps/etc.

[Bluto]

i would google my little heart out, im sure theres inteviews and articles on wrestlers and how they train. you could also look up mixed martial artists and see how they workout, there's links in the mma forum check the stickys. there's been a special on how 'muscle shark' sherk of ufc trained and he worked on a lot of  different exercises providing functional strength and endurance, tire flipping, hitting a tire with a hammer etc that sort a thing im sure that could be usefull
you need to look into that kinda stuff

[Zach Trowbridge]

i am 6'4" and 295 so a lot og jumping is not required but I would like to get my stamina up to the point where I can do a twety minute match with not blowing up completely.  about 2 monhts ago i did a 1 hour match so ido have stamina but if i go all out for about 2 minutes i end up being drained. 


Is therer specific plyometrics for specific bodyparts or are they just overall?

There are a few different plyo exercises you can do, depending on the bodypart.  The one I see most frequently is the box jump - box is about hip height, from a standing position jump up until feet are on top of the box, then quickly jump off.  Your weight shouldn't have time to settle at the top, it's a quick movement.

Other plyo-type moves I've seen are the explosive push-up where your hands come off the floor (some guys clap between reps), and chins done in the same manner (although at 295 I doubt you would be able to do enough of them for it to be worth the effort).  You can google it to find more info as well.

[jpm101]

I would consider the Olympic lifts, first and foremost. With all the lifting overhead, pushing and pulling and the exceptional middle range (core) development it can give. Include the usual set's of 2's & 3's but also the higher rep range. 10 to 20 reps separate the pretenders from the real players. These higher reps can give unbelievable stamina (endurance + strength). A by produce of this style of training is improved muscle thickness (true muscle weight gain) and tendon strength. Olympic lifting gives quickness, flexability & agility that is almost unheard of from only BB'ing or Pl'ing workouts. And you may also get the look of power and someone who could really walk through a wall. Good Luck.

[Mike]

I would consider the Olympic lifts, first and foremost. With all the lifting overhead, pushing and pulling and the exceptional middle range (core) development it can give. Include the usual set's of 2's & 3's but also the higher rep range. 10 to 20 reps separate the pretenders from the real players. These higher reps can give unbelievable stamina (endurance + strength). A by produce of this style of training is improved muscle thickness (true muscle weight gain) and tendon strength. Olympic lifting gives quickness, flexability & agility that is almost unheard of from only BB'ing or Pl'ing workouts. And you may also get the look of power and someone who could really walk through a wall. Good Luck.

Agreed, oly lifts are a great way to improve power, speed and flexability.

I think the MMA idea is a great one.  We train a lot of fighters here and most of the workouts are geared around functional exercises designed to simulate a ring experience.  There was a post about Sean Sherk's workout...or you could just YouTube it. 

[Geo]

for WWE style wrestling what would you do differently in the gym?

I would practice jumping off the top rope because wrestlers do that alot