The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Martial Arts
By Rob Price
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No other martial arts book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book is the most informative and complete resource for building muscles, speed, and stamina to enable the body to excel in judo, karate, aikido, kung fu, jujitsu, taekwondo, kempo, muay thai, and all other martial arts forms. The book provides martial artists with an abundance of easy to follow training techniques needed to be effective in the martial arts, such as flexibility, joint stabilization, balance, and muscle development.
Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!
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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Martial Arts - Rob Price
The
Ultimate Guide to
WEIGHT
TRAINING
for
MARTIAL
ARTS
second edition
Prior to beginning any exercise program, you must consult with your physician. You must also consult your physician before increasing the intensity of your training.
Any application of the recommended material in this book is at the sole risk of the reader, and at the reader’s discretion. Responsibility of any injuries or other negative effects resulting from the application of any of the information provided within this book is expressly disclaimed.
Published by Price World Publishing
1300 W. Belmont Ave, Suite 20g
Chicago, IL 60657
Copyright © 2007 by Robert G. Price CPT.
All rights reserved. Neither this book, nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.
Book design by Jocelyn H. Hermozada
Cover design by Alexandru Dan Georgescu
Interior photographs by Marc Gollub
Editing by Barb Greenberg
Editing and proofreading by Maryanne Haselow-Dulin
Printing by Express Media
Second Edition, 2007
ISBN: 978-1-93610-885
Printed in the United States of America
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The
Ultimate Guide to
WEIGHT
TRAINING
for
MARTIAL
ARTS
second edition
Robert G. Price CPT
CONTENTS
Part I
MARTIAL ARTS-SPECIFIC TRAINING
Introduction
Off-Season Training
In-Season Training
Stretching as an Important Tool in Preventing Martial Art Trauma
The Post Exercise Strretch in Preventing Martial Art Trauma
Protein: How Much Is Enough?
Post-Workout Recovery: A Must for Athletes
Sports Drinks and Rehydration
Part II
GETTING STARTED
Warming Up
Cooling Down
Abs
Stretching
Proper Form
Proper Breathing
Part III
RECOMMENDED EXERCISES
Substituting Similar Exercises
Chest Exercises
Back (Lats) Exercises
Shoulders Exercises
Triceps Exercises
Biceps/Forearms Exercises
Legs Exercises
Part IV
THE NECESSITIES
Perfecting Your Technique
Estimating Your One-Rep Max
The Different Folks, Different Strokes Principle
Overtraining and Staleness
The Declaration of Variation
Muscle Fibers
Training Techniques
When to Increase
Safety Reminders
Record Keeping
Test Yourself
Conclusion
Part V
SUPPLEMENTAL 4-WEEK PROGRAMS
Endurance/Stamina/Fat-burning Programs
General Fitness/Power Programs
Strength Programs
Part I
MARTIAL
ARTS
Specific
Training
With Weight
Training,
KNOWLEDGE
IS THE KEY
TO SUCCESS
INTRODUCTION
By opening The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Martial Arts, you have taken your first step towards achieving your athletic potential. This book is loaded with the most up-to-date sports weight-training information and features a year-round marital arts-specific weight-training program. Upon completion of the text, you will know how to properly, safely, and effectively perform over 80 exercises and you will be ready to begin your training.
The true importance of this book lies in the martial arts-specific workout program itself. It was created for one reason and one reason only; to improve your potential in the martial arts. It does this by increasing your strength, explosion, power, endurance, and flexibility in the parts of your body that are most important for martial arts. The program was designed to supply you with the advantage you will need to outperform your opponents. By following the program, you will build your muscles with strength and endurance as well as explosion, power, and agility. When called upon, you will be physically prepared and mentally ready to compete at the highest of your potential.
This book does not teach you how to perform specific movements. It does not show you the best strategies to perfect your technique, nor does it give you any tips to improve your specific skills. This book does, however, provide you with the best methods, program, and strategies available to physically improve your body and maximize your potential in the martial arts.
OFF-SEASON TRAINING
The off-season is the time in any sport to build up your muscles, become stronger, and more powerful. The off-season program consists of four different four-week routines cycled together to build both absolute strength and explosive-power. The first and third routines are designed for you to put on size and strength while the second and fourth programs are designed for power and explosion.
Variation is one of the keys to a great workout program. The most important reason to vary your routines is so you can continue making progress and gains. Your body will eventually adapt to any routine it’s on, so it is very important to change routines once your gains have stopped and your strength has peaked. Four-weeks is the most effective time period to follow any one routine. For more information on the importance of variation to weight-training look inThe Declaration of Variation.
It cannot be stressed enough that during the off-season, you must supplement your weight-training activities with some sort of martial arts-specific activities to keep your body in proper shape. You must continue to practice your skills throughout the off-season to help keep your body loose and ready to for the next season.
STRENGTH TRAINING
The stronger the vital areas of your body are, the better off you will be. Although some muscles are more important than others, every muscle in your body needs to be well trained.
Compound Exercises:Each program contains many compound exercises, that is, an exercise (such as squats, bench presses, and lat pull downs) that trains two or more muscle groups. Most exercise and strength-training experts agree that compound exercises are the most effi cient exercises for building strength and size.
Great form: For the best results, use great form while training. Take at least two seconds on the eccentric (negative) phase of the lift and at least one second on the concentric (positive) phase of the lift. This slow, rhythmic movement builds your muscles up bigger and stronger than any other type of lifting.
Pyramid Method: Several of the strength-training exercises in the offseason program are to be performed using the pyramid method. The pyramid method is another tactic to maximize size and strength. With this method, the reps decrease and the weight-load increases with each set. Graphically, this looks like a pyramid.
Heavy weights, low reps: Building strength effectively requires lifting heavy weights between 1 and 8 times in each set. Working to failure with fewer reps and heavier weights is the best way to put on strength and size quickly. To achieve the fastest and most effective results, train your muscles with the heaviest weights possible while still using good form. In most cases, people are able to lift heavier weights with barbells as