A few home truths…
I was chatting with a gentleman the other day about weightlifting for martial artists…
He was interested in how I go about strength & conditioning training without making these guys slower and unable to kick as high
Well this question reminded me about some of the many misconceptions and myths there are about using weights as a training tool
Firstly… if done correctly weightlifting will actually help maintain and in some cases even improve flexibility and mobility
This is where correct programming and exercise selection is vital if you have specific training goals
As a coach I’ve definitely learnt the importance of programming correctly for each individually based on what they can do and what they can’t do and this is why I’m such a fond believer in the FMS training system
Basically if I have someone who for any reason can’t bilaterally squat or touch their toes I will avoid certain exercises that could potentially cause pain
Secondly… if done correctly weightlifting for developing strength and power will actually make you faster and more efficient at moving as a result of improved neural function
That’s why you’ll see most Olympic sprinters spending hours and hours in the gym training for strength and power gains whereas the time they spend on the track doing actual speed training relatively short
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If your goal is to become one of those amazing Adonis creatures…
Your type of programming from exercise selection… to sets & reps… to nutritional requirements will be different from those who are working towards a weight-loss or sports performance goal
You might find some aspects of the programming to be similar….
But in general you’ll be working out quite differently
(And also bare in mind… bodybuilding takes a long, long time!)
So with those few myths busted… tell me what your goals are and I’ll tell you how you should go about achieving them
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