Category Archives: MMA

Best Punching Bag Gloves for Beginners [2022]

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Drew

Whether you are training for a fight, or you just want to get in fighting shape, a high-quality pair of punch bag gloves are a must to keep your hands and knuckles protected. I’d recommend using a pair of 14oz … Continue reading →

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Hex Bar / Trap Bar – A Complete Guide [2022]

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Drew

Rather confusingly, known by two names: The erm, hex/trap bar is a controversial bit of kit. Pros of the Hex Bar Cons of the Hex Bar *more info in the video below: How much do trap bars weigh? Unlike Olympic … Continue reading →

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Is MMA Dangerous? (MMA FAQs Answered)

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Drew

Article by Drew Griffiths (BSc, MSc) Like all contact sports, MMA comes with a relatively high risk of injury. It’s unlikely that you’ll compete in MMA for a year for example, without sustaining some type of injury in training or … Continue reading →

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Bed of Nails (review & how to use)

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Drew

The bed of nails is a shakti mat, or acupressure mat or pillow that has loads of little plastic spikes or nails. I find it helps for my stiff neck and back, but only if I take my top off … Continue reading →

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How to Escape a Headlock

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Drew

You don’t see many side headlocks in MMA, but they’re common practice in the school yard or when you’re dicking about with your mates. On the other hand – front headlocks or standing guillotines are very common and very effective. … Continue reading →

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Sauna Suit Benefits

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Drew

Hi! so sauna suits are great, but I wouldn’t use them for long term weight loss – you are dehydrating yourself not losing bodyfat. In fact, if you want to increase your metabolism, you’re probably better off getting really cold … Continue reading →

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Nordic Hamstring Curl at Home

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Drew

Nordic hamstring curls are very popular thanks to Instagram’s Knees Over Toes Guy – Ben Patrick. The curl is a great exercise for developing muscle mass and strength in the hamstrings/backs of the legs. It’s also touted as one of … Continue reading →

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Resistance Band Deadlifts – How to Do Deadlifts with a Band

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Drew

Deadlifts are a key compound exercise for developing strength in the glutes, lower back, legs and to a certain degree the upper back and traps. Resistance bands are great for beginners because they’re so easy to use, but also an … Continue reading →

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How to do Resistance Band Squats (looped bands and handled bands)

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Drew

Resistance bands are extremely popular these days. They’re great for home workouts, easy to store, pretty safe and kinder on the joints than heavy weights. Resistance Band Squats – Bands with handles https://youtube.com/shorts/qhFhN7iUSSc?feature=share Anyway, if you want to get yolked … Continue reading →

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Band exercises for Boxing

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Drew

Resistance bands are pretty good for boxers, they provide constant variable elastic tension from all possible angles. Unlike weights which provide “gravitational resistance” in a downward, vertical plane, bands can provide elastic resistance, that increases the more the band is … Continue reading →

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