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21
Jul

Having Fun Grip Training @ Zach’s Underground Strength Gym

   Posted by: Sincere   in BJJ, Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, Grip Training, Houston Underground Strength Gym, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Sports Specific Training, grip strength

I think a lot of folks underestimate the power of having a strong, crushing grip. Most importantly, having a strong grip can pay big dividends with lifting more weight, or carrying more odd everyday objects. Heck, I realized the benefits of having a strong sturdy grip just the other day, at the airport.

By having a strong grip, I observed how much easier it was to carry my baggage in both hands, while walking “extensively” through a few big airports in one day. (Houston-Bush/ Hartsfield in Atlanta, and Newark).(Let’s not even talk about how what should have been a 3 hour flight, turned into a 12 hour expedition…yet I digress).

By the way ladies, don’t think having a strong grip is just a guy thing. In fact, think about how much easier it would be to pick up your little ones, the groceries, and by all means, if you’re anything like my wife and carry your “life” in your purse, you have to have a strong grip. I love you, honey ;-D

Developing a powerful grip can also transfer into more sports specific activities, such as baseball, basketball, football, and MMA (just imagine what a crushing grip can do for your clinch game in Muay Thai or Brazilian Jui-Jitsu?).

I will demonstrate how to get a more power grip in upcoming videos. For now, enjoy watching my fellow Underground Strength Coaches Rick Daman, Belton Lubas, and myself try to grip 30 pounds of rounded evil at Zach Even-Esh’s recent Underground Strength Coach certification in New Jersey. Yeah, it’s not as easy as you may think.

Let me know what you think, by leaving a comment below. BTW, don’t you dare miss Belton’s demo of the “O” face at the end.

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29
Jun

WOD: 062909 10 min. Kettlebell/Jump Rope Circuit

   Posted by: Sincere   in BJJ, Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, Kettlebells, Workout Of The Day (WOD)

I’m a little perturbed that my elbow has not fully healed from getting caught in an armbar, during a Brazilian Jui-Jitsu open mat session over a week ago. However, I have to do some kettlebell work, or I’m going to lose it! Don’t get me wrong, you have to give injuries time to heal. Yet, I figured a little light 2-handed kettlebell work would hurt.

To be honest with you, the workout felt great, and my elbow really didn’t give me any issues. However, I will continue to figure out ways to train with my bells, and not piss off this elbow injury, any more than I already have. Ahhhh, compromise…..it’s what the best things in life are made of.

So here’s a quick 10 minute circuit you can do. I used one 16 kg (53 lb) kettlebell and 1 jump rope. Basically, you will perform 1 minute of 1 exercise, then immediately perform 1 minute of the next. Continue this for 10 minutes, without any breaks.

Skip as fast as you can, and change skipping style each time. While performing the kettlebell 2-handed swings, be sure to rive your heels in the floor, as you tighten your glutes, and open your hips. This will protect your back from injury, while allowing the force of your hips to get the kettlebell to swing to chest level. Trust me, your arms and lower back will thank you for it.

1a.) 2 Hand Kettlebell Swing
1b.) Jump Rope

Perform 1 minute of each, back to back, without breaks for a total of 10 minutes. Get in and get out, baby. That’s what I’m talking about!

Note: if you don’t have a kettlebell, grab one by clicking here. Until you get your bell, you can use a dumb bell, sandbag, or medicine ball.

If you have issues skipping rope, no worries. Take a look at this video, as I go over some quick tips to help you get started.

So what’s your favorite 10 minute workout? Let all of the New Warrior Nation know, by posting in the comments section.

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