Check out my article on EliteFTS

ArchDukeOfTops · 10-24-2008, 08:47 AM

For those of you that don't know me, I used to be a regular in PL section. Now I post a lot more in the MMA section. This is because I fight instead of lift in meets nowadays.

I submitted an article to EliteFTS about how powerlifting has carried over to fighting. Definately written from a PL perspective.

Y'all tell me what you think.

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/po...ing_to_mma.htm

smahker · 10-24-2008, 08:56 AM

Just read it thats really cool, don't know if I missed it but whats your record right now?

titty · 10-24-2008, 09:03 AM

well done and very well writen articale there mate so im glad yeah won your mma match and know people must believe that strength in very important in mma

ArchDukeOfTops · 10-24-2008, 09:13 AM

thx guys. I've only fought once as an amture, so I'm 1-0. I really just train and lift as a hobby. I'm not trying to go pro or anything.

tinyman5000 · 10-24-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ArchDukeOfTops

For those of you that don't know me, I used to be a regular in PL section. Now I post a lot more in the MMA section. This is because I fight instead of lift in meets nowadays.

I submitted an article to EliteFTS about how powerlifting has carried over to fighting. Definately written from a PL perspective.

Y'all tell me what you think.

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/po...ing_to_mma.htm

Make me

Kiknskreem · 10-24-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ArchDukeOfTops

thx guys. I've only fought once as an amture, so I'm 1-0.

UNDEFEATED!

Darracq · 10-24-2008, 10:30 AM

Cool man, I still cant believe you weight less than me lol.

Govithoy · 10-24-2008, 12:40 PM

GJDM.

Any insights on training for your hips and legs as a fighter? I normally include full olympic lifts and alternating front/back squats in my lifting, but was wondering how to include posterior chain "accessory" lifts.

isaku900 · 10-24-2008, 12:45 PM

nice article.

ArchDukeOfTops · 10-24-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiknskreem

UNDEFEATED!

maybe I should retire eh?

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Originally Posted by Darracq

Cool man, I still cant believe you weight less than me lol.

I may not by the end of football season, lol. I have to get re-focused !

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Originally Posted by isaku900

nice article.

thx man

endymion88 · 10-24-2008, 01:00 PM

i read this article just before seeing this post haha good article maybe i'll make a transition someday and lay the pwn on people better watch out though incase we meet :P strength wouldn't make either of us win it'd be technique hah! good article!

ArchDukeOfTops · 10-24-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Govithoy

GJDM.

Any insights on training for your hips and legs as a fighter? I normally include full olympic lifts and alternating front/back squats in my lifting, but was wondering how to include posterior chain "accessory" lifts.

I still do my compounds as far as squats and deads, and try to hit them pretty heavy. It never ceases to amaze me though, how some skinny grapplers with stick legs feel like their legs are stong as hell once they get wrapped around you. A lot of these guys don't do much of any leg work in the weight room.

Id say use your weight room work to be strong overall, sticking with compounds etc, and lift explosively, like an athelete rather than a bodybuilder. This will carry over into power with quickness, good for stand up, clinching, locking up high, finishing a shot or throw, etc.

Then you have a whole other side of hip and leg strength that shows up when shrimping, sweeping, biting in a high guard to set up a sub, and that kind of stuff. I think this type of strength and leverage is acquired though grappling and grappling only. This is why guys that do absolutley no weight room work can feel strong on the mat.

I can't help but think they could be even stronger though, if they still did their squats