Is There Any Workout Books That Would Help Someone Who Isa Bodybuilder/karate Student

[jer27]

hey hows it going,

ive been working out for about 2 yeqars now bulking up and getting big (5'11 at 235 like 16% bodyfat ) and now i have been taking karate and love every minute of it ( no bull type of self defense karates ) and i wanted to change my apporach of training to get

lean muscle that still has good size
flexiblity
speed
endurance
strength

is there any type of training programs or good reading material books out there that any of you can recomend to guide me in the right apporach of training to help me reach my new goals.

thank you all and God bless

-jer27

[Darkmind]

I don't know of any books, but I found this article. http://www.usadojo.com/martial-arts-...ghtlifting.htm

Also, doing something like this works too... I'd figure this would be best for martial artists since they won't gain much size, but mostly strength and speed, and get leaner. Workout 3 days a week, alternating Workout A and B

Workout A: @3x3-5
Squats
Clean and Press
Bench Press
Weighted Pullups
Bent-over Rows

Workout B: @10x3
Squats
Push Press
Bench Press
Pullups
Bent-Over Rows

[JekDaMuscleFlex]

Ive been doing kickboxing for some time now, while it isnt karate they both require power, with this said i would think that you would understand that if you want optimum results for your body and for karate that you would be training for power which is a little different to what most people do, while i know of no book to speak of, i will guide you to sherdog.com forums as they discuss the sort of "tweakd" training methods that will help you keep lean, and keep you explosive which is important in any martial arts explosive movments and power,

[jer27]

thanks for all your help, im checking out some sites for a good book to read but found nothing. ill check thoose sites out in the mean time tho,

reps given

[jer27]

any of you hered of ian king's get buffed! or the book of muscle for good training guides?