http://www.mmaforum.com Training and Nutrition are essential in becoming a top notch mixed martial artist. Discuss with other fighters how to get and stay in top shape! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:32:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mmaforum.com/images/MMAForum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mmaforum.com http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/66032-big-arms-but-bench-so-little.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:08:52 GMT Alright, Well I have an odd kind of question.

Well my arms are pretty big, and I'm not fat.
I'm 5'11 165

Everyone always asks me how much I bench, and it's like average to everyone to my high school, even if their arms are tiny to me. I only bench 135, is it based on like your Biceps? because I think the size of my arms are due to my triceps, but shouldn't that help me bench more?

Anyways, I can kill LAT pulls, and stuff like that. It's just benching is difficult to me. ]]> -Jesus- http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/66032-big-arms-but-bench-so-little.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65947-question-anyone-trains-heavy-bag-mma-gloves.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:27:28 GMT I'm just starting to train a bit (not really planning on competing, just wanna get in shape by doing something i love)an i was wondering, for anyone that trains on the heavy bag with mma gloves. Do you wrap you hands then put your gloves over the wraps or just use your gloves. Thanks in advance. ]]> MI5LED http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65947-question-anyone-trains-heavy-bag-mma-gloves.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65938-low-budget-gym-toronto.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:33:48 GMT I don't want to pay much. Looking for a gym to start training at, don't need fancy equipment or superstar trainers, don't care if the place is falling apart, just want a place to train at. Does anyone here know of a place like this somewhere in the city. Back ally type place.

Thanks ]]> J_A_S_O_N http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65938-low-budget-gym-toronto.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65801-mma-training-my-garage.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:17:08 GMT Im trying to get back into my MMA after some time off due to a couple of different injuries in rugby. Its a little awkward though as i work shift so cant commit to going to the fighting gym just yet until the shifts finish. So i was thinking of doing a load of work in my garage. Ive got quite a lot of equipment in there already and was wondering if any one knew of a routine i could do down there. *Equipment: * 5ft - 8 stone punch bag Floor to ceiling ball Speed ball Uppercut shield attached to the wall (http://www.protecboxing.com/acatalog/SUPALIGHT-BUMP-sml.gif) Skipping rope Press up bars (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41AT1EMN5SL._SL500_AA280_.jpg) 5kg medicine ball Pull up bar Weights - dumbbells and barbells Static bike Would any one of any routines i could do down the garage? Was thinking of doing some kind of circuit but was unsure. Any help would be superb and much appreciated Many thanks Im trying to get back into my MMA after some time off due to a couple of different injuries in rugby. Its a little awkward though as i work shift so cant commit to going to the fighting gym just yet until the shifts finish.

So i was thinking of doing a load of work in my garage. Ive got quite a lot of equipment in there already and was wondering if any one knew of a routine i could do down there.

Equipment:
5ft - 8 stone punch bag
Floor to ceiling ball
Speed ball
Uppercut shield attached to the wall (http://www.protecboxing.com/acatalog...T-BUMP-sml.gif)
Skipping rope
Press up bars ( http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA280_.jpg)
5kg medicine ball
Pull up bar
Weights - dumbbells and barbells
Static bike

Would any one of any routines i could do down the garage? Was thinking of doing some kind of circuit but was unsure. Any help would be superb and much appreciated

Many thanks ]]> 5mudg3 http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65801-mma-training-my-garage.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65728-need-advice.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:49:13 GMT alright heres the deal im 20 and ive been in the army for about 2 years and im interested into fighting mma. now i kno a lil bit about the ground game. the army teaches us some jitz. its mandatory and i also kno some judo. my striking is ok. but its not where i want it to be. i need some advice on where to start with training nutrition wat other skills i should work on. pretty much i need all around guidance. ive fought b4 in street fights and ive always fared better than the other guy. then the army showed me wat they call macp modern army combatives program which has 4 levels. im only at two and i need to train more to get higher. but im also deployed to iraq so its hard to get alot of training in unless its late at night. but can someone help me. alright heres the deal im 20 and ive been in the army for about 2 years and im interested into fighting mma. now i kno a lil bit about the ground game. the army teaches us some jitz. its mandatory and i also kno some judo. my striking is ok. but its not where i want it to be. i need some advice on where to start with training nutrition wat other skills i should work on. pretty much i need all around guidance. ive fought b4 in street fights and ive always fared better than the other guy. then the army showed me wat they call macp modern army combatives program which has 4 levels. im only at two and i need to train more to get higher. but im also deployed to iraq so its hard to get alot of training in unless its late at night. but can someone help me. ]]> saint13 http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65728-need-advice.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65483-superpump-250-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:50:37 GMT Alright, so I was recommended SuperPump 250 by the GNC Manager, saying he has been selling it like toys.

So, I have some questions.
If you have taken it, Do you think it's better then N.O. Explode? I've heard it was.

Also; Any bad side effects you've had?
I'm not a big fan of creatine, but it has some in it. I still want to try it.

Alright, Thanks in advance. ]]> -Jesus- http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65483-superpump-250-a.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65383-starting-mma-december-need-help-now.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:07:42 GMT Hello everyone,

Okay so here is the situation I am in right now. Financially I am not stable enough to train in a gym so until December I need to train from home to get into better shape and learn some techniques.

So I am asking you as a community to help me out, first I would like to get a weekly training routine planned out so if I could get a few people to help me out I think I could piece one together nicely.

So here is the deal, I am 5'8 and 155 lbs (Lightweight :)) and I am looking to cut about 15 lbs of fat and then gain 15 lbs of muscle back after. So for the first few weeks I will be sticking with a plan to help me cut weight and seriously help me get into shape (Desperately need help getting in shape)

This is what I need:

-Provide me with good workouts
-Provide me with nutrition advice
-Any type of training videos for Shadow boxing - BJJ would help
-Even some good workout music to add to my iPod.

Anyway you can help would be greatly appreciated. Come on guys, help a desperate guy out :)

-Intermission ]]> Intermission http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65383-starting-mma-december-need-help-now.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65375-help-routine.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:50:24 GMT Hey, im currently at college and weigh about 145 pounds im only 16. Im trying to get a good routine to maximise my training of MMA, and weight lifting. I do Muay Thai and MMA on a monday, and want to start BJJ on a thursday. also i want to goto the gym 3 x a week, i currently go just once on a wednesday. What would be the best way to schedule the gym around the MMA so my body gets the rest it needs? Hey, im currently at college and weigh about 145 pounds im only 16.

Im trying to get a good routine to maximise my training of MMA, and weight lifting.

I do Muay Thai and MMA on a monday, and want to start BJJ on a thursday. also i want to goto the gym 3 x a week, i currently go just once on a wednesday.

What would be the best way to schedule the gym around the MMA so my body gets the rest it needs? ]]> ardoricardo http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65375-help-routine.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65371-please-im-broke-i-need-help-diet.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:15:34 GMT hi guys!

please help me for cutting weight, im italian sorry for not perfect english, i've tried every diet, clean eating but my weight is 85kg (187lbs) and i want to cut to 175lbs i'm tall 6,5 (188cm)

i train hard
day 1: muay thai
day2:running and muay thai
day3:muay thai
day4:running
day5:muay thai
day6: weight training

i've eat about 2700kcal but i get fatter:confused:

my metabolism is very slow

i've read the book of Berardi and i put down this diet, iwant to gete lean, i want six pack:thumb02:

DIET WORKOUT DAYS:
breakfast
300g of egg yolk +1
1 bunch of spinach
50g of mozzarella cheese light
30g Quaker oats with some blueberry
1 fruit

snack:
30g of whey protein
1 fruit
40gr Hazelnut
1 low-fat yogurt

lunch
200g canned lentils
200g zucchini
100g lettuce
20g oil
170gr chicken breast
1 apple

snack
1 orange
20g almonds

during WORKOUT
1 gatorade with bcaa

post dinner wo:
180gr of lean veal
200g spinach
200 g fennel
1 banana
60g rice


macro:

2600 kcal
Pro 202
cho260
fat 100


i'm eating only fruit and veggies for carb, only post WO i eat Starchy carbs ]]> VENOM-THAI http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65371-please-im-broke-i-need-help-diet.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65280-little-tip.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:15:04 GMT ive been doing this for a few months now. this is great if your stuck in the house all day. when im in the house, i try and drink as much water as i can. and every time i go for a piss i do 10 push ups or 10 sit ups. by the end of the day you have at least 100 reps. if you drink enough water that is. let me know if this is any good.. im new. thanks ive been doing this for a few months now.

this is great if your stuck in the house all day.

when im in the house, i try and drink as much water as i can. and every time i go for a piss i do 10 push ups or 10 sit ups.

by the end of the day you have at least 100 reps. if you drink enough water that is.

let me know if this is any good.. im new.

thanks ]]> metallica fish http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65280-little-tip.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65226-best-thing-stay-shape.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:22:47 GMT To stay in the best shape for mma, what would be the best way to eat and what kind of vitamins if any should someone take? To stay in the best shape for mma, what would be the best way to eat and what kind of vitamins if any should someone take? ]]> batmanfc http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65226-best-thing-stay-shape.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65005-grade-my-workout-routine.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:01:54 GMT Stretching: (everyday) - Before workout and after. Warm ups: (everyday) - 60 Jumping Jacks. - 60 Half Jumping Jacks. - 30 Iron Mikes. Conditioning: (everyday) - 10 different marine inspired full body workouts (including: 8 count body builders, chase the rabbits, swimmers, bear crawl, jumping jacks, half jumping jacks, cross countries, crab crawl, star jumpers, and squat thrusts.) - 10x Run with heavy bag over shoulder and squat thrust and hop over bag and repeat. - Run for 15-20 minutes. Monday: - Boxing, Takedowns. Tuesday: - Kickboxing/Muay Thai, Wrestling. Wednesday: - Boxing, Takedowns. Thursday: - Kickboxing/Muay Thai, Wrestling. Friday: - Boxing, Wrestling, Takedowns. Weight Training For All Workout Days. Cool down exercises: - Jump Rope for 5 minutes. - Jog for 10 minutes. - Stretch. So let me know what you all think of my workout routine and let me know if theres anything else you think i should add to it. :thumbsup: or :thumbsdown: ? thanks for viewing Stretching: (everyday)
- Before workout and after.

Warm ups: (everyday)
- 60 Jumping Jacks.
- 60 Half Jumping Jacks.
- 30 Iron Mikes.

Conditioning: (everyday)
- 10 different marine inspired full body workouts (including: 8 count body builders, chase the rabbits, swimmers, bear crawl, jumping jacks, half jumping jacks, cross countries, crab crawl, star jumpers, and squat thrusts.)
- 10x Run with heavy bag over shoulder and squat thrust and hop over bag and repeat.
- Run for 15-20 minutes.


Monday:
- Boxing, Takedowns.
Tuesday:
- Kickboxing/Muay Thai, Wrestling.
Wednesday:
- Boxing, Takedowns.
Thursday:
- Kickboxing/Muay Thai, Wrestling.
Friday:
- Boxing, Wrestling, Takedowns.

Weight Training For All Workout Days.


Cool down exercises:
- Jump Rope for 5 minutes.
- Jog for 10 minutes.
- Stretch.





So let me know what you all think of my workout routine and let me know if theres anything else you think i should add to it. :thumbsup: or :thumbsdown: ?


thanks for viewing ]]> AmericanHXC http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/65005-grade-my-workout-routine.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/64965-when-you-train-heavy-bag.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:31:35 GMT So just wondering when you train on the heavy bag do you use boxing gloves or mma gloves???? So just wondering when you train on the heavy bag do you use boxing gloves or mma gloves???? ]]> MI5LED http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/64965-when-you-train-heavy-bag.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/64962-strained-back-bjj.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:51:03 GMT This has been going on for months but it's only really gotten bad in the last 2 weeks. I'll move a certain way and the muscles in my lower/mid back will feel like a jolt of electricity went through them. It causes a fair amount of pain; the best description I can give is that it feels like a muscle cramp but it only lasts for a second (unless I keep my body in the position that aggravates it). What worries me is that it used to happen a couple times a week where I'd be like "Oh my back is just tight cause I got stacked the other night," but now it's happening numerous times throughout the day.

I did a Google search and got this article [HERE] which leads me to believe it's some kind of back strain. It has made me a lot more hesitant during the more physically demanding drills, and in rolling I usually just ask my opponent if he/she wants to work on something because I don't wanna roll hard and make it worse.

Has anyone had this before? And if so, got any tips or treatments? ]]> SurfNinja http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/64962-strained-back-bjj.html http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/64958-i-have-jitz-tournament-can-i-cut-6-pounds-saturday-morning.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:16 GMT well i got sick and over ate this weekend and gained 9 pounds ugh and i need to be at 169 or below by this sat...im aound 175 right now so im thikin i should continue with my 2 hours a day of jitz and cardio on the side but cut my calories down to 1200 if i do that can i make weight or should i just skip the competition? well i got sick and over ate this weekend and gained 9 pounds ugh and i need to be at 169 or below by this sat...im aound 175 right now so im thikin i should continue with my 2 hours a day of jitz and cardio on the side but cut my calories down to 1200

if i do that can i make weight or should i just skip the competition? ]]> Fedornumber1! http://www.mmaforum.com/training-nutrition/64958-i-have-jitz-tournament-can-i-cut-6-pounds-saturday-morning.html