Sports Specific Contrast Training for Striking / Combat Sports
First off, I’m not a huge fan of the term “sports specific training”.
To me, a golfer working with golf pro is sports specific training. Or a MMA fighter practicing arm bars is sports specific training.
That said, as a Strength Coach, I can tailor certain aspects of an athletes program to fit improve certain aspects unique to his or her given sport.
For instance, here is how I would use contrast training to improve explosive force production to a movement that will transfer into punching / striking for a combat athlete.
John Rallo is the MMA athlete featured in the video. Check out his MMA training center – Ground Control
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Coach Nick Tumminello has built a reputation as the ‘Trainer of trainers” through his workshops at conferences and fitness club around the world. And, for his consulting work with pro/college sports teams and with exercise equipment/ clothing manufactures.
He’s the owner of Performance University international, which provides hybrid strength training & conditioning for athletes and educational programs for fitness professionals. Based in South Florida, Nick is a Fort Lauderdale personal trainer who works with a select group of athletes and exercise enthusiasts.
You can check out Coach Nick’s articles, DVDs, seminars schedule, mentorship program and very popular hybrid fitness training blog at http://nicktumminello.com/