Strongman Wrestling Workouts
Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2010
by Dickie White
http://www.wrestler-power.com
There are a number of reasons why you need to incorporate Strongman Training into your wrestling workout. In Strongman Wrestling Workout I'll first detail some of the top reasons why Strongman is so beneficial to wrestlers. Then, after detailing a few major reasons to include this type of training into your wrestling workout, I will then provide you with a sample week of Strongman for wrestling training.
Have you ever gassed in a match and wondered how such a thing is possible considering all of the running you do? Running doesn't optimally condition you for wrestling. You know as well as anyone, when you're in a match you're fighting with your entire body, not just your legs. Because most Strongman exercises are full-body in nature, they are the ultimate way to functionally condition yourself for a match (without actually having to wrestle, that is).
Strongman for Wrestling Benefit 2- Full-Body Stability
Strongman is full of exercises that are unpredictable and unstable. As a result, you're constantly having to stabilize your body as you perform the exercise. This additional stabilization necessary to complete the exercises will harden your body and joints and make you more resistant to injury. Remember- you can't get better sitting on the side of the mat nursing an injury, so strengthening and training your body to stabilize will keep you healthy and training harder than ever!
Strongman for Wrestling Benefit 3- Free/Cheap
Most Strongman equipment is pretty inexpensive, if not free to get your hands on. For example, large flipping tires can be found at local commercial tire dealers. These businesses have to pay quite a bit of money to have these tires properly disposed of so any opportunity they have to get rid of them for free, they'll take. Improving your performance without having to spend a lot of money is what it's all about if you ask me!
Strongman for Wrestling Benefit 4- Fun Workouts
These workouts are just downright fun. They're difficult, they're challenging, and they're different. My wrestling coach always said- variety is the spice of life! These workouts provide the necessary variety and get you unbelievably strong for wrestling in the process!!
Here's a sample 3x/wk Strongman wrestling workout.
Day 1 Wrestling Workout
Fat Bar Clean (6x3)
Keg Push Press (4x5)
Keg Lift (3x5)
Prowler Drag (8 sets:20 on,:20 off)
Day 2 Wrestling Workout
Fat Bar Press (6x4)
Zercher Anderson Squat (4x5)
Sandbag Loading (4x8ea)
Prowler Push (6 sets:15on,:30off)
Day 3 Wrestling Workout
Tire Throw (8x3)
Double Leg Tire Jump (5x5)
Stone Row, Clean, Press (4x15)
Fat Gripz Farmer's Walk (5x)
Here's a sample 2x/wk Strongman wrestling workout.
Day 1 Wrestling Workout
Keg Throw (8x3)
Light Keg Lift for Speed (4x5)
Tire Flip (3x6)
Prowler Drag (6 sets:20 on,:20 off)
Farmer's Walk (4x)
Day 2 Wrestling Workout
Single Leg Tire Jump (5x5)
Keg Push Press (5x3)
Sandbag Clean and Press (4x5)
Log Clean and Press (4x20)
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