A 12-Week Metabolic Conditioning Program for a Mixed Martial Artist

Mikeska, James D.

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“…In response to the pressing needs of practitioners, several authors have presented suggestions for strength and conditioning models based on data from other combat sports and assumptions of the requirements of MMA (La Bounty et al 2011, Tack 2013, Earnshaw 2015. Other protocols are specific towards injury prevention (James 2014), female competitors (Schick et al 2012) or metabolic conditioning (Mikeska 2014, Harvey 2018. In summary, the recommendations are a combination of some or all of the following: strength and power training to improve torso stability and lower body force production; mobility and aerobic conditioning via the use of high intensity interval training (HIIT).…”

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The physical demands of mixed martial arts: A narrative review using the ARMSS model to provide a hierarchy of evidence

Kirk

Clark

Langan-Evans

et al. 2020

Journal of Sports Sciences

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The physical and physiological demands of mixed martial arts (MMA) training and competition is not yet well quantified. The Applied Research Model for the Sport Sciences (ARMSS) provides a framework through which to conduct sport science, determining pertinent questions to apply and test research findings in real world settings.The aim of this review was to evaluate MMA research within the context of ARMSS to critically analyse our understanding of the physical and physiological requirements of MMA training and competition. Research databases were searched, with 70 peer-reviewed articles being discussed in relation to the specific stage of the ARMSS in which their results best fit. MMA research was found to be mostly foundational and descriptive in nature and has generally not developed along systematic lines. The internal and external physiological loads and responses to training and competition have not been adequately identified. Therefore, it is not currently possible to state which variables are key predictors of success, or how coaches can optimally manipulate these variables.We propose that MMA research could be refocused to be conducted within ARMSS. Specifically, stage 2 studies describing the physical, physiological and technical demands of MMA training and competition, and stage 3 studies determining the physiological predictors of competition performance should be initially prioritised.

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The physical demands of mixed martial arts: A narrative review using the ARMSS model to provide a hierarchy of evidence

Kirk

Clark

Langan-Evans

et al. 2020

Journal of Sports Sciences

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“…In recent years, this sport has experienced unprecedented growth reflected by its rise in professionalism [2], making it a highly popular global sport [3]. Alongside this advancement has been an increased interest and demand for knowledge on evidence-based training practices to achieve success in the sport [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. However, despite these factors MMA has not been rigorously researched by sports scientists.…”

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Towards a Determination of the Physiological Characteristics Distinguishing Successful Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Systematic Review of Combat Sport Literature

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There appear to be differing physiological profiles between more successful grappling and striking combat sport athletes. This is represented by high-force demands of grappling sports causing an upwards shift of the entire force-velocity relationship driven by an increase in maximal strength. In comparison, smaller increases in maximal force production with more notable enhancements in lighter load, higher velocity actions may better identify superior performance in striking sports. Anaerobic capabilities largely distinguished higher- from lower-level combat sport athletes. In particular, longer-term anaerobic efforts seem to define successful grappling-based athletes, while superior competitors in striking sports tend to show dominance in shorter-term measures when compared with their lower-level counterparts. Given the demand for both forms of combat in MMA, a spectrum of physiological markers may characterize higher-level competitors. Furthermore, the performance profile of successful MMA athletes may differ based on combat sport history or competition strategy.

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“…Mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the fastest-growing modalities worldwide, being a mixture of combat sports, including judo, boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, taekwondo, and karate, among others [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]. MMA combat occurs in standing, grappling, percussion, and on the ground [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ]. During combat, traumatic blows such as punches, elbows, knees, and kicks are valid, as well as immobilization, joint keys, and strangulations, in addition to various projection and control techniques [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ].…”

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“…MMA combat occurs in standing, grappling, percussion, and on the ground [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ]. During combat, traumatic blows such as punches, elbows, knees, and kicks are valid, as well as immobilization, joint keys, and strangulations, in addition to various projection and control techniques [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ]. Therefore, strength, a prominent characteristic in MMA, manifests differently during combat.…”

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Maximum Isometric and Dynamic Strength of Mixed Martial Arts Athletes According to Weight Class and Competitive Level

Folhes

Reis

Marques

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes must achieve high strength levels to face the physical demands of an MMA fight. This study compared MMA athletes’ maximal isometric and dynamic strength according to the competitive level and weight class. Twenty-one male MMA athletes were divided into lightweight professional (LWP; n = 9), lightweight elite (LWE; n = 4), heavyweight professional (HWP; n = 4), and heavyweight elite (HWE; n = 4). The handgrip and isometric lumbar strength tests assessed the isometric strength, and the one-repetition maximum (1RM) bench press and 4RM leg press the dynamic strength. Univariate ANOVA showed differences between groups in absolute and relative 1RM bench press and absolute isometric lumbar strength. Post hoc tests showed differences in 1RM bench press between HWE and LWE (117.0 ± 17.8 kg vs. 81.0 ± 10.0 kg) and HWE and LWP athletes (117.0 ± 17.8 kg vs. 76.7 ± 13.7 kg; 1.5 ± 0.2 kg·BW−1 vs. 1.1 ± 0.2 kg·BW−1). In addition, there was a correlation between 1RM bench press and isometric lumbar strength for absolute (r = 0.67) and relative values (r = 0.50). This study showed that the 1RM bench press and isometric lumbar strength were associated and could differentiate MMA athletes according to their competitive level and weight class. Therefore, optimizing the force production in the upper body and lower back seems important in elite and professional MMA athletes.

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A 12-Week Metabolic Conditioning Program for a Mixed Martial Artist

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

The physical demands of mixed martial arts: A narrative review using the ARMSS model to provide a hierarchy of evidence

The physical demands of mixed martial arts: A narrative review using the ARMSS model to provide a hierarchy of evidence

Towards a Determination of the Physiological Characteristics Distinguishing Successful Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Systematic Review of Combat Sport Literature

Maximum Isometric and Dynamic Strength of Mixed Martial Arts Athletes According to Weight Class and Competitive Level

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