Wrestling season

[Jmar]

well ok i wanted to do wrestling this season so everybody can hop off mah dick, and i want to. Anyways i currenlty weigh 140lbs, and ill wrestle 115-120 and i was wondering should i be lifting weights now to help lose that weight and what exercises can i do in my home until the school weight room opens. Also how do i get ready for wrestling season, like mentaliy and physically, i.e. lasting longer in matches <---that would always kill me! Also when do pratcies start, bc i forgot lol. ANYHELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED!

anyways, since the weight room isnt open all i got im my basement is a barbell, a treadmill, total gym xl, and a weider 8920

OR would you recommend body exericies, i.e. push-ups, sit ups......

PLease Help and Thank you!


Wieder 8920
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[SycG]

If your trying to cut, I wouldn't mess around with weights. Unless you do a strength program, even then you could gain weight or turn fat to muscle which you then won't be able to lose. I would start running now. Get up to 3-5 miles everyday. It will help with weight loss and stamina. I also wouldn't reccommend cutting that low anyway. Cut some weight and do a strength program and you'll be fine. Strength is usually why you cut anyway, the smaller you get down, the weaker and "easier" it is. At least when I wrestled that's why I cut.

[Jmar]

If your trying to cut, I wouldn't mess around with weights. Unless you do a strength program, even then you could gain weight or turn fat to muscle which you then won't be able to lose. I would start running now. Get up to 3-5 miles everyday. It will help with weight loss and stamina. I also wouldn't reccommend cutting that low anyway. Cut some weight and do a strength program and you'll be fine. Strength is usually why you cut anyway, the smaller you get down, the weaker and "easier" it is. At least when I wrestled that's why I cut.

im saying when wrestling season starts and when its comes time to get weighed ill be weighing around 115-120, bc of the practices i just want to gain stamina and strength before wrestling season starts so i dont get throw around like a rag doll like in one of my matches last year.....

[Jmar]

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[SuicideGripMe]

Well its still the off-season for wrestling I believe...so you can work some weight training. Id stick to basic workouts M-W-F or T-T-S or something like that.

Day 1
Squat
Bench Press or Snatch
Power Clean

Day 2
Deadlifts
Front Squat or Lunges
Military Press


Also, try running 3-4 times a week. If you dont have acess to a lot of weight equipment, you can do a lot of BW movements. Try doing circuit training. Your best excercises for BW are squats (squat thrusts, jump squats, pistols, hindu squats, full squat), lunges (side, back, regular), Chin Ups, Pull Ups, Push Ups (regular, wide, close), dips, burpees (with push up), and for your core, bridging, crunchs, etc.

[potatoe]

You're going to cut 20-25lbs? And maintain it/strength for the season. Good luck. Wrestle at a weight that makes it so you can eat and keep up your energy/consentrate on your match. It'd even be better to wrestle 140, be able to build strength/muscle (maybe even higher to make room for it, although that would take time) and than cut so much, you can't eat and lose your focus/will/energy.

[Jmar]

You're going to cut 20-25lbs? And maintain it/strength for the season. Good luck. Wrestle at a weight that makes it so you can eat and keep up your energy/consentrate on your match. It'd even be better to wrestle 140, be able to build strength/muscle (maybe even higher to make room for it, although that would take time) and than cut so much, you can't eat and lose your focus/will/energy.

im NOT CUTTING TO 115-120 bc i want to, its bc of the 3-1/2 hour practices.....I WILL LOSE TONS OF WIEGHT! not bcc i want to bc of the practices...

[windofchange]

i see what you mean about losing weight from practice, but it will be very hard to keep your strength up or even at the same level during wrestling season if you are going to lose that much weight.

my suggestion would be to start losing a small amount of weight now, by running 4 days a week

i would say not to lose more than a lbs a week which is what i do

try to be within 5-6 lbs of your wieght class

[Jmar]

i see what you mean about losing weight from practice, but it will be very hard to keep your strength up or even at the same level during wrestling season if you are going to lose that much weight.

my suggestion would be to start losing a small amount of weight now, by running 4 days a week

i would say not to lose more than a lbs a week which is what i do

try to be within 5-6 lbs of your wieght class

well there is one thing i forgot.....i i went from 120-140 over the summer...that ebing my normal weight so from 125-130normal to 140normal....so i think ill probs weigh in around 120-125....dont know though guessing bc its how it goes most of the time...TBH i really dont see myself weighing in at 115 or 120 for that matter.

[windofchange]

i would say to go 125, 15 lbs aint a ton of weight to lose, but you are going varsity right, no way in hell i would lose that much to wrestle JV

[Jmar]

i would say to go 125, 15 lbs aint a ton of weight to lose, but you are going varsity right, no way in hell i would lose that much to wrestle JV

nah bro Jv lol this is my thrird yr in wrestling doing pretty good, might get moved up to varisity though...if i dont miss any practices...lol....doubt it...so im staying Jv....and

"no way in hell i would lose that much to wrestle JV"

Like i said its not my choice but being in that F-ing wreslting room for 3-1/2 hours a day 5days a week is torture, im bound to lose weight. I cNT HELP IT.

[windofchange]

take protien and continue to lift, our varsity goes 7 days a week bro, i know your pain about losing weight.

Its is all about controling your weight. dont let it get to high and you will be fine come meet time

[potatoe]

im NOT CUTTING TO 115-120 bc i want to, its bc of the 3-1/2 hour practices.....I WILL LOSE TONS OF WIEGHT! not bcc i want to bc of the practices...

Never heard of people losing quite that much during practice, not people your size anyway. Well, if it happens, go ahead.

[muruku]

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[uberrabbitguy]

if you weigh 140lbs right now its not worth killing your self to cut, just run lift eat and when season coms around wrestle whatever weight class you end up falling into.

[Jmar]

if you weigh 140lbs right now its not worth killing your self to cut, just run lift eat and when season coms around wrestle whatever weight class you end up falling into.

um well i got to get myself in good condition or esle ill be diein in practice...so ima just run not cut though..

[uberrabbitguy]

good cause you probably dont need to cut at your current weight/height

whats your bf%?

[Fullback7]

If your trying to cut, I wouldn't mess around with weights. Unless you do a strength program, even then you could gain weight or turn fat to muscle which you then won't be able to lose. I would start running now. Get up to 3-5 miles everyday. It will help with weight loss and stamina. I also wouldn't reccommend cutting that low anyway. Cut some weight and do a strength program and you'll be fine. Strength is usually why you cut anyway, the smaller you get down, the weaker and "easier" it is. At least when I wrestled that's why I cut.

Why would you not lift weights while cutting? For one, you cant gain muscle(weight) while you are cutting... & why would you stop weights, and halt strength gains? Even if he was on a mainly strength program while bulking, he isnt going to gain huge amounts amounts of weight like a BB.

Turn Muscle into fat? Muscle will not turn into fat...

I hope I interpreted your reply wrong, because that was really bad advice...

You can keep keep your strength and add strength as long as you arent cutting too much...Only losing 1-1.5 pounds a week will mantain and add on strength if you are cutting.

[Tough92]

Why do i think you are this guy jamesh23?Did u make another user name so u dont get flammed for this thread? since u ask every other day about a football postion

[rogan181]

for wrestling, id jsut work on running long distances to keep endurance up...also do alot of ab work, and neck work...this will help when youre grapling aroudn on the floor...

but to loose weight, put on a few shirts a sweatshirt, some sweatpants and a winter hat and start ruunning on the treadmill, also eat healthy but low calories

[Christianyouth]

Well, what do you want, to just not get 'thrown around like a ragdoll' or to dominate on the mat?

If you want excellence, start eating a low-fat, high protein diet, and doing A LOT of reading on Bodybuilding.com . Most HS wrestlers you will face will have no concept of nutrition. Use this for your advantage. You need to be eating plenty of food in this pre-season and doing hardcore lifting. Once you get in season, it is impossible to add muscle. Work on lifting heavy, and build an explosive strength.

You will need muscular endurance, but in my experience, if you lack it, you can make up. When I wrestled I had VERY bad muscular endurance. I knew this. So I altered my wrestling style.

Also, when practices start up they will focus on building your muscular endurance, so don't worry about it too much b4 season.

Great luck man, you are very lucky! Being 15 yrs old, having access to a wealth of fitness knowledge, and starting up in wrestling.

Man, how I wish I knew when I was 15 what I know now!!

[Jmar]

good cause you probably dont need to cut at your current weight/height

whats your bf%?

my bf idk i think its around 11-13? maybe im not fat but you can see my abs somewhat when i flex...

Why would you not lift weights while cutting? For one, you cant gain muscle(weight) while you are cutting... & why would you stop weights, and halt strength gains? Even if he was on a mainly strength program while bulking, he isnt going to gain huge amounts amounts of weight like a BB.

Turn Muscle into fat? Muscle will not turn into fat...

I hope I interpreted your reply wrong, because that was really bad advice...

You can keep keep your strength and add strength as long as you arent cutting too much...Only losing 1-1.5 pounds a week will mantain and add on strength if you are cutting.

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Why do i think you are this guy jamesh23?Did u make another user name so u dont get flammed for this thread? since u ask every other day about a football postion

ummmmm....let me think about it.....no....

for wrestling, id jsut work on running long distances to keep endurance up...also do alot of ab work, and neck work...this will help when youre grapling aroudn on the floor...

but to loose weight, put on a few shirts a sweatshirt, some sweatpants and a winter hat and start ruunning on the treadmill, also eat healthy but low calories

btw [b]Im NOT ASKING ON ADVICE ON HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT IT JUST HAPPENS WHILE PRACTICING!

Well, what do you want, to just not get 'thrown around like a ragdoll' or to dominate on the mat?

If you want excellence, start eating a low-fat, high protein diet, and doing A LOT of reading on Bodybuilding.com . Most HS wrestlers you will face will have no concept of nutrition. Use this for your advantage. You need to be eating plenty of food in this pre-season and doing hardcore lifting. Once you get in season, it is impossible to add muscle. Work on lifting heavy, and build an explosive strength.

You will need muscular endurance, but in my experience, if you lack it, you can make up. When I wrestled I had VERY bad muscular endurance. I knew this. So I altered my wrestling style.

Also, when practices start up they will focus on building your muscular endurance, so don't worry about it too much b4 season.

Great luck man, you are very lucky! Being 15 yrs old, having access to a wealth of fitness knowledge, and starting up in wrestling.

Man, how I wish I knew when I was 15 what I know now!!

Will do.