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Upper Body Workout for Fighters and Grapplers

by Corey Beasley

Upper Body Workout for FightersWhen I am designing workouts for fighters, I have to consider t...

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MMA Weight Training – What Can We Learn From the Past and Improve on Moving Forward?

 by Corey Beasley

I stumbled across this video a few weeks ago.  It showcases vi...

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Bodyweight MMA Conditioning: 14 No-Equipment Exercises

Fighters don't always have access to a full gym. Fight camps travel. Weight cut

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5 Ways to Build Gorilla Strength with the Pull-up

by Marcus Martinez

If I was stranded on a desert island and could only have one ...

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5 Advanced Getup Exercises to Build Massive Strength

by Corey Beasley 

Getups are one of the best exercises to build total body stabi...

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How to Use a Bulgarian Bag: Complete Guide for Combat Athletes (Updated July 2026)

Updated July 2026

How to use a Bulgarian bag comes down to mastering three fundam...

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MMA Fighter Warm-Up: A 4-Phase System for Sparring and Strength

Most fighters skip the warm-up. Or they jog for two minutes, throw a few jab-cr

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Turkish Get-Up for BJJ and MMA: Why It Works and How to Program It

 

by Joey Alvarado

Getting up off the ground is an essential part of mixed marti...

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30 Pull Up Variations from Beginner to Advanced

These 30 pull-up variations build the pulling strength, grip, and shoulder dura...

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Crawling Drills for Fighters: Where They Fit in Your Week

A fighter’s week is already full. Sparring, pads, mat time, strength work, and w...

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11 Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone Levels: Enhance Performance and Well-being

In the quest for athletic excellence, many athletes are tempted to turn to artif...

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