Tag: tapering

  • Punching Power and Tapering for an MMA Fight

    Punching Power and Tapering for an MMA Fight

    How to increase punching power is probably the most common question I get asked.

    There are a ton of factors involved in this, so in this video, I break down some of these factors and give you exercises to train them.

    I also briefly address the question about tapering for a fight (and where to get more info).

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  • How to Taper to Be a Monster For Your Fight

    I recently got a question from a reader asking me, "Should I stop lifting a week before my fight?"

    In short, the answer is a resounding ‘YES’!

    But that’s the kind of answer you get when you ask a simple question.

    A more complex (and better) question would be, "How do I alter my training to maximize my ability to perform at my best in my fight in the week or two leading up to it?"

    Well ask and you shall receive!

    OK so I’m talking to myself right now, I’d better stop and just get on with it before they take me away…

    Here are some KEY pointers on how to alter your training to be at your best so when you step into the cage you’re at your physical peak.

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