Training for Newbies by Christian Thibaudeau Part 1 http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=1764218&cr=bodybuilding Part 2 http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=1765943&cr=bodybuilding
Even more vids of Lifts: http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video_index.htm T-Nation Beginner Sticky http://www.t-nation.com/tmagnum/readTopic.do?id=640350
Charles Staley http://www.staleytraining.com/ Fighting Arts Intervirew http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=176 Fundamentals Of Strength Aquisition on Combat Sports http://www.weightsnet.com/Docs/martial.html Martial Arts: Moving The Force-Time Curve To The Left http://www.strengthcats.com/CSmovecurve.htm Interview with Powermag http://www.powerathletesmag.com/pages/staley.htm 10 Staley Tips http://www.mostmuscle.com/training_index.html
Excercise Listings: By Bodypart: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm "The" Excercise Database: http://www.exrx.net/ Crossfit Excercises: http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html
Alwyn Cosgrove http://www.alwyncosgrove.com/AboutAlwyn.html Metabolic Power Training For MMA: (with weights) http://www.elitefts.com/documents/metabolic_power_training.htm Top Ten And A Half Training Tips For Martial Artists: http://www.elitefts.com/documents/martial_arts_tips.htm Core Training For MA: http://alwyncosgrove.com/ModShow/ShowPage/41520 7 Keys to Athletic Success: http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1262526 Interview about MMA Training: http://alwyncosgrove.com/ModShow/ShowPage/79785 "MAP Exclusive Interview: Alwyn Cosgrove" -By MAPs very own Chris Colluci http://martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72060 Moving The Force Velocity Curve To The Right: -A Lesson in tension and power output http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/417/
Neck Training: Warning: Ease into neck training if you havent done it in the past! Nobody likes getting KTFO! right? It might be a good idea to work on something that will help prevent this. So Let's take a look at how we can strengthen the neck area. To support our neck we need to strengthen the muscles, surrounding it. The biggest and strongest in that area are the traps. This is what Ian King had to say: Sure he's talking about the appearance of the neck, but wouldnt it stand to reason that this would have a lot of carryover to MAists trying not to get KTFO!? So as part of strenghtening our neck area we need to build our traps up. So here's some excercises and links: BB Front Shrug: http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/TrapeziusUpper/BBShrug.html BB Back Shrug: http://www.shapefit.com/traps-exercises-barbells-shrugs-behind-back.html /\Check out the bottom of the page for more Shrug variations Calve Machine Shrugs: Overhead Shrugs: http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=1689966 Dip Shrugs: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYYEFHL44W0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYYEFHL44W0[/ame] One simple isometric excercise my Pops taught me was to place your hand on a place on your head and push against it. Works with the wall too, just make sure your head is already touching ot before pushing. Neck Training For Boxers http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/254/ Ross Enamait delivers once again: http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym15.htm Diesel Crew Article: http://billhartman.blogspot.com/2007/06/neck-training.html
Damn, good thread, lots of information. Nice work! Very useful information, i am gonna look up everytime i have free time. Thanks!
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Agree! Nice posts, lots of information. I started weight training in January after being off from Martial arts for more than 2 years. Really make a difference in both endurance & strength. Felt it during the MMA & Jiu-jitsu sparring.
I just read through this thread, and good lord... My grammar and spelling was beyond bad back then. -_-
Just recapping through this thread again has reminded me of some great sources of info that I had forgotten about, thanks again!
Thank you for this great post with a lot of useful information. I recently have joined a gym, and now going to start weightlifting to get muscle mass. I am very glad to find this thread, hope it helps me to start in the right way.