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Loaded Carries for Grapplers: 11 Variations and How to Progress Them

Loaded carries are the most honest strength exercise a grappler can do. You pick...

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Part 3: Benefits and Adaptations of Powerlifting for Combat Athletes

By Sabina Skala

The "Skala Saga" on powerlifting continues, but just in case yo...

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Is Powerlifting (Bench, Squat, Deadlift) Beneficial For Combat Athletes?

Yes, the bench press, squat, and deadlift can benefit combat athletes, but you ...

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Safety Bar Split Squats and Hex Bar Deadlifts for Combat Athletes

Updated July 2026

2026 Coach's Note: The safety bar split squat is one of the hig...

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Should you Olympic lift? 5 things to consider before adding them to your program.

By: Wil Fleming

The Olympic lifts have been around since the beginning of the we...

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Adjust the Tempo of Your Lifts… Understanding the Benefits of Eccentric Training for Combat Athletes

By William Wayland

There is, in my opinion, a tendency for combat athletes and t...

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Olympic Lifting for MMA, BJJ and other Combat Sports: Breaking Down the Barbell Clean

by Maryn Ciarelli

The Olympic lifts are very technical movements but can be brok...

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MMA Plyometrics: Power Training for Fighters

Every fight-ending shot in MMA is a plyometric event. A knockout hook. A takedo

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