By Eric Wong, BSc, CSCS
As an MMA Performance Coach, I often get asked, "How often should I do strength and conditioning workouts?"
This answer truly depends on your schedule and your goals.
Let's talk about your goals first.
If you fight or you want to have your first fight, you MUST be doing strength and conditioning workouts on top of your regular MMA training.
There will be absolutely nothing worse than gassing out in a fight.
Weight training has come a long way since bodybuilding first introduced us to squats, bench presses, and body part splits.
Now, lifting weights is virtually required to achieve an elite level in almost every sport.
But because of the strong hold that bodybuilding has on how and why we lift weights, many mixed-martial artists are performing ineffective weight training routines for their sport.
The goals of bodybuilding and training for MMA are very different - bodybuilding's focus is on size, while weight training for MMA is mainly focused on development of strength, power, and efficient neuromuscular co-ordination.
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