Thursday, November 05, 2009

INTERMEDIATE BOXING/MMA WORKOUT

Workout Summary:

Training Level: Intermediate
Main Goal: Muscle Tone
Days Per Week: 6
Workout Type: Split
Designed By: M&S Writers

Description of Workout:

This workout is designed for anyone in Boxing/MMA and any combat sports. It’s a 6 day routine based on two compound weight days and four days intense cardio. This workout is for anyone on an intermediate level and beginners should do a 12 week beginners routine before attempting this one.

It was taken into account that most people would be training in proper classes so the day of that class would account for a cardio day on this routine.

Reps Can Be Adjusted To Suit Your Goals:

  • Strength = 4-6 reps
  • Gaining Muscle = 7-12 reps
  • Endurance = 15-20

Workout Schedule:

  • Monday: Weight Training
  • Tuesday: Cardio/Fighting Practice
  • Wednesday: Cardio/Fighting Practice
  • Thursday: Weight Training
  • Friday: Cardio/Fighting Practice
  • Saturday: Cardio/Fighting Practice
  • Sunday: Rest Day

Monday & Thursday - Weight Training:

Monday - Legs, Back & Grip Strength
Legs
Exercise Sets Reps
Squats 4 15-20
Leg Press 4 15-20
Leg Curls 4 15-20
Calf Raises 5 15-20
Back
Exercise Sets Reps
Pull Ups 4 15-20
Lat Pull Down 4 15-20
Seated Row 4 15-20
One Arm Dumbbell Row 4 15-20
Hyperextensions 4 15-20
Grip Strength
Exercise Sets Reps
Hand Grips 4 30 (slow reps)
Thursday - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Chest
Exercise Sets Reps
Bench Press 4 15-20
Incline Dumbbell Press 4 15-20
Shoulders
Exercise Sets Reps
Military Press 4 15-20
Dumbbell Press 4 15-20
Upright Rows 4 15-20
Shrugs 4 15-20
Triceps
Exercise Sets Reps
Dips 4 15-20
Close Grip Bench Press 4 15-20

Tuesday & Friday - Cardio & Bag/Pad Training:

Fighting Practice 30 mins (using bags or pads)

Example of practice for BOXING:

  • 3 mins of Quick Jabs and Strikes
  • 1 min rest
  • 3 mins of Heavy Strikes
  • 1 min rest
  • 3 min freestyle combo's

Repeat as many times as possible and push it!

Followed by 30 min jog

Wednesday & Saturday - Martial Arts Cardio:

Fighting Practice 45 mins

Example for Martial Artists:

  • Loosen Up by moving through the combinations of your preferred style (Karate = Kata)
  • 30 second rest
  • 3 mins Quick strikes on bag
  • 1 min rest
  • 3 mins of heavier strikes
  • 1 min rest
  • 3 mins freestyle combo's

Repeat as many times as possible and push it!

Followed by 100-200M Sprints

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