I'm sure you've already heard of MMA. In this article I'm going to share a killer Mixed Marital Arts routine which will blow you away!
Here's a quick MMA workout that can easily double as a boxing workout. Like most boxing work out routines, it's characterized by fast paced, explosive, quick movements. It's got a lot of intensity and a lot of diversity, forcing your body to adapt quickly. Since boxers and cage fighters train for endurance and explosive power, you'll develop speed, strength, and agility using this workout. Most of these workouts came from the time spent on a muay thai camp in Phuket. One thing you'll note about these guys is that they do a lot of "unstable" workouts, meaning they workout standing up to really workout their core stabilizer muscles. Practicing kicks and grappling is no doubt critical to mma fighters, but workout standing up develops the "core" muscles they need to power all of their moves. That's why Bruce Lee focused so much on strengthenig his core; he knew how important a strong core is to generate powerful strikes. Of course, it will make your mid-section stronger and more defined as well.
Crunch & Punch: Get on your knees, underneath two bands on a bar and then hunch over. Then you simply want to punch down into the ground. Alternate straight punches down into the ground to really workout your back, abs, and obliques.
The Scramble w/ Kettle Bells: You basically do these again. You want to make sure you have two 50 lb kettle bells set up becaues you're going to be moving them across the room. Get back into the resistance band, lift the kettle bell up, and then drop it on the other side of the room. Repeat this process a few times across the room.
Bands: Take the same two bands from the crunch and punch. Grab them and do rapid fire knee attacks, using the bands for arm resistance. At this point in the workout you can see Jeff getting really winded. You'll probably feel the same.
These things are no-nonsense, hyper-athletic mma workouts that WILL get you in the best shape of your life. This isn't just for mma fighters, it's for fire fighters, college students, SWAT teams across the country, and even regular people who just want to get in better shape.
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