Strength and conditioning considerations for mixed martial arts

Paul La Bounty; Bill I. Campbell; Elfego Galvan; Matthew Cooke; Jose Antonio

doi:10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182044304

Strength and conditioning considerations for mixed martial arts

Paul La Bounty, Bill I. Campbell, Elfego Galvan, Matthew Cooke, Jose Antonio

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Abstract

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an Exciting and Complex Sport that Combines the Techniques of Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Various Grappling Disciplines such as Greco-Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. MMA is a Physiologically Demanding Sport. It can Potentially Challenge and Tax all of the Energy Systems, and the Possibility of Overreaching/Overtraining is a Concern. To Date, there is Limited Peer-Reviewed Research Examining the Optimal Training Methods for an Athlete Competing in MMA. The Purpose of this Review is to Discuss some of the Available Peer-Reviewed Research Surrounding this Sport and Provide General Considerations for the Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	56-67
Number of pages	12
Journal	Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume	33
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182044304
State	Published - Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Combat sports
Conditioning
Mixed martial arts
Performance
Strength

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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