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by bowlie
Mar 24, 2013 08:17
Forum: Planning and Control of Training
Topic: General periodization plans for combat athletes
Replies: 0
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General periodization plans for combat athletes

Im a martial artist (currently doing taekwondo and boxing, have done BJJ in the past and am planning on starting judo and karate in a few weeks) and im trying to put together a full strength and conditioning program. It seems like the obvious progressions are for power Hypertrophy Strength Speed Pow...
by bowlie
Mar 24, 2013 08:05
Forum: Power and Jumping Ability
Topic: Striking power
Replies: 2
Views: 6492

Striking power

Hi. The way I have been told to develop power for things like punches and kicks is to work on a good max strength base, to lift the ceiling of the power you can generate, then do speed and power work / plyo's / dynamic lifts to bring the power up to the highest level it can go. I have spent the last...
by bowlie
Mar 24, 2013 07:56
Forum: Power and Jumping Ability
Topic: Aerobic exercise for the power athlete?
Replies: 15
Views: 28357

Re: Aerobic exercise for the power athlete?

My understanding of it is that low intensity aerobic work will develop your slow twich fibers only. Meaning your fast twich ones will still be fine. This way you can increase endurance and general health a fair bit without compromising power. With weights, to get stronger you have to increase the we...

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