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The 10 Best Conditioning Exercises for Wrestlers

The 10 Best Conditioning Exercises for Wrestlers

I am 42 years old, I started serious strength and conditioning when I was 13. That's 29 years of experimentation. Combined with a formal education of 2 degrees and 6 certifications. I also have well over 10,000 hours of coaching. I have tried every training movement and

HMB & Creatine Stack for Elite Performance

HMB & Creatine Stack for Elite Performance

Kicking off, you might be wondering, what's this HMB all about? Here's the skinny: HMB acts as a safeguard for your muscles, preventing them from degradation. It’s a product of Leucine metabolism, essentially making HMB a muscle guardian, shielding them from entering a catabolic state

How To Build Muscle: 6 Rules You Need to Know

How To Build Muscle: 6 Rules You Need to Know

1. Proper Nutrition for Muscle Building Just as a car needs the right fuel to perform optimally, your body needs the right nutrients to promote muscle growth and recovery. The key components of a muscle-building diet are protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. The Role of Protein in Muscle Growth

Crafting World-Class Endurance for Wrestlers

Crafting World-Class Endurance for Wrestlers

Throughout my eight-year competitive CrossFit career, I developed an "engine" that outperformed my capabilities as a high school wrestler, college football player, U.S. Army soldier, and mixed martial artist. This engine, honed with CrossFit methodologies, led me to win a national CrossFit competition at 37 and allowed

Increasing Your 1 Rep Max: The Most Important Variable to Strength Training

Increasing Your 1 Rep Max: The Most Important Variable to Strength Training

Embrace the power equation As competitor in wrestling, football, and CrossFit being as strong as I could be without neglecting other areas of my training was a priority. I found achieving strength numbers like a 400lbs bench, 450lbs back squat, and 550lbs deadlift was enough strength to ensure I was

Best Strength Training For Wrestlers

Best Strength Training For Wrestlers

Wrestling matches are won and lost based on an athlete's ability to control their opponent, generate force, and maintain their performance over an extended period of time. If skills and conditioning are equal, the stronger wrestler will win. Strength training is a necessity for wrestlers who want to

Top 5 Science-Backed Reasons Athletes Benefit From Whey Protein Shakes

Top 5 Science-Backed Reasons Athletes Benefit From Whey Protein Shakes

Discover the top 5 reasons why athletes should consume whey protein shakes, backed by scientific research. Get ready to level up your performance and recovery!

Mastering the Small Details for Big Results

Mastering the Small Details for Big Results

In order to progress in anything, sports, fitness, or any other field, paying attention to the smallest details is crucial. As a former Army soldier, I remember our drill sergeants drilling into us the importance of "Attention to detail! Motivation is the key!" during our synchronized push-ups. They