Hey GrapplersPlanet Readers! Hope you guys are doing well and getting great results with the last program I wrote on General Endurance. If you haven’t tried it, I suggest you start there, as endurance really needs to be the foundation of your conditioning routine.
So let’s get to it!
Time to talk about one of my favorite physical attributes: STRENGTH. Strength, in my opinion, should your second (endurance being first) priority when it comes to your conditioning. Why? Because developing strength will:
- Form the foundation for explosive power (very important in grappling)
- Will help you deal with bigger opponents
- Allow you to apply (NOT take the place of) your techniques more effectively
However, maximum strength training for Stronger Grappling needs to be properly programmed and integrated into your training because it can be tough on your body.
For this program we will be using very basic exercises. Don’t let anybody fool you. The basic lifts shown here should be the backbone of your Maximum Strength program. Forget any of the so-called “functional” exercises. We will get into sport-specific training eventually and I’ll also explain how many of the “functional” exercises that people claim to help you in sport are a waste of time. Make sure you do them with strict technique! If you don’t know, then find someone to help you.
You might find the volume (2 exercises per training session) a little low. Again, THAT’S ON PURPOSE. The goal isn’t to trash your muscles with exercise, it’s to get stronger while you’re also training grappling! If you’re not taking steroids or a pro athlete who has a team of professionals helping you recover, then follow my program the way it is written. Remember: Your workout is only as good as your ability to recover from it!
