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Many think of the aerobic requirements of MMA when discussing the term Mixed Martial Arts conditioning. But, let's think about the actual bodily demands of this popular and challenging sport.

Development of the hands, forearms and elbows, knees and shins by way of relentless striking exercises, harden the skin and beef up the tendons, muscles and connective tissue to convert regular limbs and extremities into calcified tools of mass annihilation.

Fists:

Punching and hand strikes are the most common approach in the majority of fighting disciplines. Conditioning the hands using sparring gloves, striking mitts, speed bags and various striking targets are popular training strategies. Practicing with these sparring tools encourages quickness, strength, coordination, and mostly -the physical conditioning necessary for actual fight conditions.

A way to build your hand striking ability and endurance, begin training with a speed bag. Striking relatively easily to start, increasing the energy as you build up striking technique and endurance.

With each successive training session increase the intensity as the bones, muscles and connective tissue of the hand, shoulder girdle strengthen to handle the shock of striking a human opponent.

Elbows:

Forearms and elbow conditioning can be improved using the same techniques as we would with fist and striking conditioning. Prepare your skin, bones and connective tissue by practicing on various pads and striking targets in a variety of situations. Forearms and elbows can be used while standing, while clinching or while in the guard.

Take a look at Muay Thai videos and spar often to build your elbow striking ability. Forearms and elbows can be deadly tools in MMA and Muay Thai. Conditioning them to handle the demands of recurrent striking will help you to make use of these deadly weapons at will and without hesitation.

Knees:

Preparing the knees requires experienced coaching and careful practice. The knee joint is more likely to be injured than the other striking weapons. After you have been properly coached, perform your knee strikes on body dummies in various positions; while in a standing posture and on the ground. Always strike directly, contracting the powerful muscles of the hip and core.

Shins:

Shin striking is also a very powerful component of fight conditioning. Shins are used to strike your opponent and to block your opponent's kicks. Without good shins, you are are likely to suffer damage and less likely to be successful as an MMA striker.

A simple but productive conditioning exercise to prepare the shins for sparring demands the fighter to kick a heavy bag one-hundred times per day -each and every day. Begin with gradual strikes and move up to full contact as you increase your tolerance and stamina.


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About the Author Paul D'Arcy, NSCA, CPT is a Poliquin certified BioSignature practitioner and is the owner of Sport Fitness & Physique, LLC

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