My thoughts on weight lifting / strength training for combat sports. A training montage with a monologue about some of my experiences with resistance training.
I've begun my martial arts journey again, and I want you to know I'll use this slogan in the future if/when I am teaching my own martial arts class. Very elegant, powerful words!
I train strongman, if anyone asked for help I would help them in the gym, if anyone was being teased, I'd help them there too. Anyone who sees this, don't be afraid. You will be fine, and if not, the biggest guys usually are the nicest
@@woodlefoof2 there is a flip side to that in a fair few big guys can be rude because a lot of people are too afraid to correct them. Most people don't care about the ability/the size in the gym, they just care about people trying- that's what matters most anywhere.
Agree with this comment mostly... The ones that helped me the most at the gym were strongmen and powerlifters... Only exception to the nice rule was a powerlifter who got in a fight at the gym with 2 boxers, turns out the dude also does sanda... So... He can lift the weight of both boxers put together, weight more than them and is a more versatile fighter... Thanks to the gods that he was stopped by another kickboxer before someone started swinging barbells, but a singke fight in 3 years shouldnt mark someones opinion about gym goers. (altho, its way more noticeable when the fight is between bears in human suits)
@@KWillo it was stopped by the guy who runs the gym who is a kick boxer, the lean type... he just stood between the three and push them away of each other while telling them to stop... no one got seriously injured before that, i wouldnt say anyone won, but if they didnt stop i would bet on the sanda guy... i mean... he was at least 2 or 3 weight divisions over the heaviest of his oponents, and he is a fighter in a style that has everything boxing has plus kicks and grappling... if the strength was not enough, technique was on his favor too...
Unless of course they are lazy fuckers who sit on the benches and play with their phones refusing to take turns, try-hards throwing too much weights around without locking other joints, or those screamers dead-lifting less that 200lbs attempting and failing to impress their girlfriends. Otherwise, we are cool. We all start somewhere.
@@automaticninjaassaultcat3703 I getcha. Those with beginners gains thinking they are the hottest shit. I was like that, shamefully, during my college years. Still wanna kick myself whenever I remember it.
If I may give suggestion, put more pulling movement workouts, as strong back and strong shoulder blades would help counterbalance the _dominant pushing movements_ in martial arts. It would also help you with your BJJ I believe
"Don't mind all of the grunting and screaming, after all this is a gym, not Planet Fitness" - damn that's funny ))) Just one word of advice - from a guy who squats 315lbs and deadlifts 405lbs, and also trains in martial arts: squat to parallel or lower.
Partial, Full, and Deep (ATG) squat, each has its own benefits. For example, for athletic performance, it's more useful to do partial ROM. Check out @myo_kinetics at Instagram, they recently posted about the purpose of each squat.
Is the difference between bodybuilding and sports specific training A lot martial arts are not full range Look at the knee strike the movement begins when the knee is at the height of the hip and then finishes up either in chest or lower body So when you doing weight training you've got to think how can I introduce exercises which mimic martial arts I'm doing
Movere Ergo Sum There will not be nearly enough stress on ur quads unless u go deep. deeper squat= better quads strength=better explosiveness. Just look at how Olympic weightlifters squat, the triple extension and the jerk are partial, explosive movements but they always squat to the bottom.
I know this is an old one. But isolation exercises can actually be really useful in terms of increasing what you can in your compounds. Which is what directly feeds into how strong you are. Doing isolation exercises can help you activate muscles more efficiently, which lets you lift bigger loads during compound exercises, and the more load and weight your body is under during the compound exercises the greater the benefit will be. For example, a lot of people talk about injuring their backs during deadlifts. I did mostly bodybuilding before I changed sports to a more strength based approach. I didn't do a lot of deadlifts during that time, but I did a lot of pullovers, a lot of bicep isolation, some glute isolation exercises, and that helped when I transitioned to doing more deadlifts, because I could feel the muscles more, I could activate them more effectively.
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Since I made this video, I’ve changed a lot about how I lift. One of my main goals was to improve my squat- and just like you said, assistive exercises definitely increase your sense of proprioception. My quads were not engaging much, and they certainly weren’t growing at the time- and I felt most of the tension in my torso, not the legs. I did a ton of research, changed up my squat form, changed my program... and that helped- and it was very necessary. However, what brought me to the next level of squatting was the accessory work. When you can “wake up” the muscles you want to use, it’s quite simply much easier to use them.
@@RamseyDewey also working on "size" of your arms (can also be done by isos) it will help you on the Long run with adding more weight to e.g your benchpress. Your chest is mostly activated but your arms are stabilizing it, while Lifting - your tricep is pushing at the end too
@@RamseyDewey pls make a Video on Floyd Mayweather Jr vs a 90 or a 100kg Bodybuilder in Street Fight .... How many Street fighters of same weight , do u think , Floyd Could fight at once .... !!!!! Pls pls RD ..... Wud request you to make This video or more Videos on Floyd Mayweathers Skill and Talent ... He's my Fav boxer ....
I love to work the kettlebells, I think they are perfect for martial arts, considering that kettlebells require swinging weight around, it enhances punching power and explosive mobility.
I was grown-up in crazy Serbia 1990s and I was bullied because I was overweight and without protection. When I discovered push ups, they saved me so many times on so many levels. I watch your videos, I like, I comment, I'm subscribing.
I find it bullshit when people say strength isnt needed in a fight. Their was a video where Connor was sparring with hafthor, some morons actually think that Connor would beat him in a fight. Even thought clearly hafthor could crush Connor way too easily. Thanks for promoting weightlifting for martial artistists, skill can only take u so far.
Amazing montage, Amazing motivational , Amazing channel, but most importantly, Amazing human being. Thank you Ramsey for wisdom in martial arts and just life in general, I have learned so much from you and your channel
Hey Ramsey, Just thought I'd let you know I used this video as a model to help one of my English students. He was having trouble slowing down, pausing at punctuation and speaking clearly. After this video, it finally clicked, and now he sounds amazing. Thanks!
Ive been on the fence for a long time. Needed this video. Thank you ramsey👏 im hoping all this will be a big answer to the things i fall short in amateur boxinf.
Great video bro..squats, deads, overhead press, cleans maybe some bench and rows, kettlebell swings and snatches and weighted pullups and pushups. That's all you need not just for combat sports but for rugby, American football just every day life. There is no finish line...train forever
An old video I know, but it's profound indeed. In my youth, I looked up to my older brother for his amazing strength and power. He was a football player and he would only train 3 days a week, but he could deadlift up to 400 pounds three times. When I got into weightlifting myself at age 16, I fell in love with it. I kept at it until age 24, at which time I found out about MMA. I immediately switched my training away from a powerlifting style more towards explosiveness and endurance. Yet, I still adore strength training. That's why I still keep at it, going light then heavy, with proper form. These days, I still only lift and train 3 days a week. My progress is slow but steady. As with most things, I firmly believe in quality over quantity. Proper form with heavy weight will be more effective than the number of reps with small weights in building muscular strength. In my MMA training at American Top Team, I practice Muay Thai first and BJJ second with each session one hour. Shadowboxing, sparring, rolling, pad and heavy bag work, alternating every time to keep me on my toes and keep my skills sharp. Even at my local LA Fitness, I find everyone, even the swollen bodybuilder guys are polite, friendly and answer questions. Any time I need a spotter, usually I can find one just by asking. They're more than often happy to help. Indeed, I believe it's okay to ask for help. There's no shame in admitting you don't know. I think a truly strong person admits their limits and works with others to push past them.
Just revisited this video because I squatted 260 today after this video convinced me to start lifting weights 6 months ago haha. Definitely recommend remaking a video similar to this for those new followers who may not have seen this video. Thanks for changing my life for the better.
@@RamseyDewey hello RD Please make a vdo on ... How strong shud an ideal fighter be ... For ex if u see khabib n Jones... They are very strong ... Any strength standard u think a fighter shud strive 4 ???? 🙏🏼🙏🙏🏼
I would make the argument that muscle isolation work-outs transfers fairly well to combat sports. The mind-muscle-connection that comes from that sort of training does provide both coordination of understanding new techniques and movements in a safe way.
I like your channel because you always answer the questions I always had as a martial artist. Martial arts are not magic ! We all grew up thinking (or wishing?) it was because of the movies (drama) where the small guy beats the big strong guy with a "secret" technique... Martial arts schools also sell that dream to attract new students for mencantile reasons (your son will beat bigger bullies, he will throw people easy since there is a technique and science behind and bla bla bla...IF YOU ARE NOT STRONG YOU DO NOT WIN FIGHTS ! I remember I bought a Martial arts magazine when I was 14 and read Bruce Lee statement there: when you are strong you intimidate your opponent and make him punch you weaker. Thanks coach !
Hey ramsey my name is mavro vanhille I am a great fan of your Channel I have learnd alot of your Channel about combat sports and your nowlegde about combat sports and martial arts because of you I became honest in my skill level of fighting I stopt dreaming and I started Learning true meaning of being honest with your self thank you fore that greetings from belgium sory fore the bad english
Just take a look at Michael Jai White, Bodybuilder and blackbelt in many martial arts, specially Karate, search for him and you will se his speed and power, it's amazing.
Just started MMA training and like the functional training as well as the Jack Dempsey book recommendation. If I lived in China I would wear the tights but not in my neighborhood 😆. Keep up the great training content.
One thing I found,for striking at least is that the weight has to move quickly. If I'm lifting really heavy and the weight isn't moving quickly I found hand speed especially suffers.
Hi Coach, I was wondering what would be a good strength base for an amateur fighter (in terms of squat, deadlift). These past few months I've become really passionate about athletic training and I want to improve myself as an athlete!
Hi Ramsey! I ask you this question here because this is the most related video. Have you any material suggestion to read in this topic? Books, blogs, specific video channels, etc? I'm starting to focus more on the strength aspect of martial arts, and I'm interest in studying this a little bit deeper. Thank you!
Need to up my power/ strength seriously unfortunately I am a natural right handed southpaw ( thanks to my 'Jeet Kune Do' days when I was younger.. where are you have your dominant hand forward) .. so yeah my power is really slacking.. I am trying to rely a lot on technique but would also like to know I have strength behind it !
Best thing I ever got taught is to lift weights and train is to minimise the negatives of the exercise. It helps with DOMs meaning you can go and train without feeling like you're gonna die!
0.45 😭😭😭 i feel u Ramsey . I've been there too . I'm at a medium strength level now ( trying to get stronger through calisthenics ) .... ! How much do you bench now ?
I started training BJJ last July. When I was in my first month, a brown belt complimented me for being strong. At that point I had 8 years of strength and conditioning under my belt. Get out there and train.
3 exercises that move your triceps up (overhead press-standing), horizontally (bench press), and down (dips). Chin ups and rows to develop bicep and back strength, deadlifts to develop grip and back, squats to develop legs. I want to be as strong as a bear so do low reps and multiple sets
Sakis Papad not really; because if you do both rows and chins you're doing biceps twice and triceps you're doing three times through bench, overhead press and dips so you're only doing one extra exercise for triceps compared to biceps
Hello Ramsey, do you still take 90ish seconds rests in between sets? I ask you because this video is 7 years old and you might have changed your training style. If you still do so, may I ask why? I've been lifting for some time, though I'm still very much a beginner, but I have always been under the impression that longer rest times (I tend to rest 3-4 minutes with compound lifts) optimise strength, at least from what I've learned.
I believe Olympic Weight lifting might single handed be the best strength exercises for martial artist, along with mobility exercises, kettlebells, and sprints a lot of power can be generated
Hex bar vs barbell? I will push hex bar(aka trap bar) currently up to 495lb with high handles and a static shrug at the top. For barbell deadlifts I don't go past 225lb due to safety concern of my lower back. I weigh 175lb and 5ft 7
since when are you Lifting weights? did you already lift while beeing an professional MMA fighter or is this one of the thinks you "missed" in preparation as you stated in one of your Videos?
I have one Quiston to ask .do you have tips fore People that have a Learning dissabilety because I train martial arts and sometimes I dont understant what my coaches are tryen to say they are aware of my learning problem and they explain the best they cann butt I stil dont understand it must I focus more one the things I dont understand are in time just by doing Will I learn this greetings mavro :)
I totally agree with lifting for fighting but I've got one question I've been planning to lift heavy 3 times a week right after fight training is that a good idea??
The Fit Kid most top fighters only train to about 70-80 percent of their capacity in their training as to not burn out and can work out everyday. They occasionally go to their peak but don’t train 100 percent the whole time
Hahaha! Sumo cleans… that’s one way to put it! I learned a lot about lifting technique since making this video. It turns out that the strength training community on TH-cam tends to give much more constructive and helpful advice in the comments section than the martial arts community.
@@RamseyDewey Ever thought about updating or making a more detailed version of this video with the knowledge you have gained over the last few years. I've you recommend strength training in various forms over the years but I was wondering if you've ever talked about how you actually go about it. Anyway even if you don't, I hope your leg has healed and have a nice day
@@RamseyDewey Firstly legend for replying. Second it's the typical elbow pain. Tennis elbow. I do weighted pullups. Only +10kgs. And some knee pain with the squats. Is there no exercise to aid it?
dEAR Ramsey what do you think about implementing a routine such as with IRON WOLF , he s got a channel about burpee it's fukin mad to follow , would it help for bjj/wrestling/striking ? stuck at home because of this corona , and i look for new way to push it
People who "train" usually are very strong, knowledgeable, humble and helpful guys. The people who "workout" usually not so much. At least that's been my experience.
I hear you loud and clear! This video needs an update. It’s not just the depth, it’s that horrible high bar position and a dozen other things. A lot of the other lifts in this video are way off as well. Don’t worry, I got better! (And a lot stronger)
Hey M. Ramsey, I saw one of your replies that said that you’ve changed your workout program. Could you give us your new program ? Or at least leave a photo in the community post about the workouts you do each day. Thanks.
Hey Ramsey Dewey, you need to check your form on your KB Swing and Clean & Press. You're "Squat-Swinging" which is a serious no-no as far as all them Kettlebell Gurus will say... Great vid btw, I **HIGHLY** recommend Scott Sonnon's methods for any type of Martial Art or Combat Sport. His stuff is **THE HARDEST** of the Hardcore, **BAR NONE**...
If you are afraid of the big strong dudes in the specific corner of the gym, plz don’t be, 99.9999% of them are the nicest people you will ever see and they will teach you a lot
You gotta respect someone that's looking at comments on a video four years after it's been posted
I know right
I know the most right
Well this video is really.important to him. I wish he'd talk more about his exercise routines
still so probably even three years after this comment
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Forging a community where the weak are made strong and the strong are made humble.
I've begun my martial arts journey again, and I want you to know I'll use this slogan in the future if/when I am teaching my own martial arts class. Very elegant, powerful words!
@@christophervigil4961 a
“This is a gym, not Planet Fitness “ 😂
I train strongman, if anyone asked for help I would help them in the gym, if anyone was being teased, I'd help them there too. Anyone who sees this, don't be afraid. You will be fine, and if not, the biggest guys usually are the nicest
Michael Bercovice the bigger a guy is, the nicer people are to him. Thus making him a nicer guy
@@woodlefoof2 there is a flip side to that in a fair few big guys can be rude because a lot of people are too afraid to correct them.
Most people don't care about the ability/the size in the gym, they just care about people trying- that's what matters most anywhere.
Agree with this comment mostly... The ones that helped me the most at the gym were strongmen and powerlifters... Only exception to the nice rule was a powerlifter who got in a fight at the gym with 2 boxers, turns out the dude also does sanda... So... He can lift the weight of both boxers put together, weight more than them and is a more versatile fighter... Thanks to the gods that he was stopped by another kickboxer before someone started swinging barbells, but a singke fight in 3 years shouldnt mark someones opinion about gym goers. (altho, its way more noticeable when the fight is between bears in human suits)
@@gingercore69 so who won that fight?
@@KWillo it was stopped by the guy who runs the gym who is a kick boxer, the lean type... he just stood between the three and push them away of each other while telling them to stop... no one got seriously injured before that, i wouldnt say anyone won, but if they didnt stop i would bet on the sanda guy... i mean... he was at least 2 or 3 weight divisions over the heaviest of his oponents, and he is a fighter in a style that has everything boxing has plus kicks and grappling... if the strength was not enough, technique was on his favor too...
I remember that getting strong af in the front squat also hardened my shins. Many martial arts trainers need a serious paradigm shift
also triping in the shower and banging the shins is a forbidden training art i like to practise
@@ThorgalsWalhalla
Bruh 💀
3:26 Exactly the problem.People dont understand that others DONT CARE what you do in the gym.Go do your workout.Most normal people arent judging.
I had a couple of roid monsters laugh at me once, actually. I wasn't even all that weak, considering, for an untrained guy, but I was overweight.
Unless of course they are lazy fuckers who sit on the benches and play with their phones refusing to take turns, try-hards throwing too much weights around without locking other joints, or those screamers dead-lifting less that 200lbs attempting and failing to impress their girlfriends. Otherwise, we are cool. We all start somewhere.
@@automaticninjaassaultcat3703 I getcha. Those with beginners gains thinking they are the hottest shit. I was like that, shamefully, during my college years. Still wanna kick myself whenever I remember it.
If I may give suggestion, put more pulling movement workouts, as strong back and strong shoulder blades would help counterbalance the _dominant pushing movements_ in martial arts. It would also help you with your BJJ I believe
"Don't mind all of the grunting and screaming, after all this is a gym, not Planet Fitness" - damn that's funny )))
Just one word of advice - from a guy who squats 315lbs and deadlifts 405lbs, and also trains in martial arts: squat to parallel or lower.
Partial, Full, and Deep (ATG) squat, each has its own benefits. For example, for athletic performance, it's more useful to do partial ROM.
Check out @myo_kinetics at Instagram, they recently posted about the purpose of each squat.
@@bushidofreakz thänks
Is the difference between bodybuilding and sports specific training
A lot martial arts are not full range
Look at the knee strike the movement begins when the knee is at the height of the hip and then finishes up either in chest or lower body
So when you doing weight training you've got to think how can I introduce exercises which mimic martial arts I'm doing
Movere Ergo Sum There will not be nearly enough stress on ur quads unless u go deep. deeper squat= better quads strength=better explosiveness. Just look at how Olympic weightlifters squat, the triple extension and the jerk are partial, explosive movements but they always squat to the bottom.
@@automaticninjaassaultcat3703 I didn't solicit you to advise me on my advising.
Jk
Much simpler than most programs, I like it!
I know this is an old one. But isolation exercises can actually be really useful in terms of increasing what you can in your compounds. Which is what directly feeds into how strong you are. Doing isolation exercises can help you activate muscles more efficiently, which lets you lift bigger loads during compound exercises, and the more load and weight your body is under during the compound exercises the greater the benefit will be.
For example, a lot of people talk about injuring their backs during deadlifts. I did mostly bodybuilding before I changed sports to a more strength based approach. I didn't do a lot of deadlifts during that time, but I did a lot of pullovers, a lot of bicep isolation, some glute isolation exercises, and that helped when I transitioned to doing more deadlifts, because I could feel the muscles more, I could activate them more effectively.
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Since I made this video, I’ve changed a lot about how I lift. One of my main goals was to improve my squat- and just like you said, assistive exercises definitely increase your sense of proprioception. My quads were not engaging much, and they certainly weren’t growing at the time- and I felt most of the tension in my torso, not the legs. I did a ton of research, changed up my squat form, changed my program... and that helped- and it was very necessary. However, what brought me to the next level of squatting was the accessory work. When you can “wake up” the muscles you want to use, it’s quite simply much easier to use them.
@@RamseyDewey Add front squats to back squats. They seem to work quads more.
Yes, everything has its place, time, and context. Just program it to 80/20 between compound lift and isolation.
@@RamseyDewey also working on "size" of your arms (can also be done by isos) it will help you on the Long run with adding more weight to e.g your benchpress. Your chest is mostly activated but your arms are stabilizing it, while Lifting - your tricep is pushing at the end too
@@RamseyDewey pls make a Video on Floyd Mayweather Jr vs a 90 or a 100kg Bodybuilder in Street Fight ....
How many Street fighters of same weight , do u think , Floyd Could fight at once .... !!!!!
Pls pls RD ..... Wud request you to make This video or more Videos on Floyd Mayweathers Skill and Talent ... He's my Fav boxer ....
I love to work the kettlebells, I think they are perfect for martial arts, considering that kettlebells require swinging weight around, it enhances punching power and explosive mobility.
I was grown-up in crazy Serbia 1990s and I was bullied because I was overweight and without protection. When I discovered push ups, they saved me so many times on so many levels.
I watch your videos, I like, I comment, I'm subscribing.
I find it bullshit when people say strength isnt needed in a fight. Their was a video where Connor was sparring with hafthor, some morons actually think that Connor would beat him in a fight. Even thought clearly hafthor could crush Connor way too easily. Thanks for promoting weightlifting for martial artistists, skill can only take u so far.
I laughed so hard at the screams during the montage. Thanks for brightening up my day, Mr. Ramsey.
Back then it was the only thing I could think to do to will my weak self to lift anything. I got better.
I like your jiu jitsu at the beginning, it's cool.
Amazing montage, Amazing motivational , Amazing channel, but most importantly, Amazing human being. Thank you Ramsey for wisdom in martial arts and just life in general, I have learned so much from you and your channel
Absolutely f*cking fabulous and correct commentary. Also, you sure as hell turned your situation around. 😎
Hey Ramsey, Just thought I'd let you know I used this video as a model to help one of my English students. He was having trouble slowing down, pausing at punctuation and speaking clearly. After this video, it finally clicked, and now he sounds amazing. Thanks!
This guy is so inspirational, he does it right, he combines the weights and the the calisthenics
Ive been on the fence for a long time. Needed this video. Thank you ramsey👏 im hoping all this will be a big answer to the things i fall short in amateur boxinf.
Great video bro..squats, deads, overhead press, cleans maybe some bench and rows, kettlebell swings and snatches and weighted pullups and pushups. That's all you need not just for combat sports but for rugby, American football just every day life. There is no finish line...train forever
An old video I know, but it's profound indeed. In my youth, I looked up to my older brother for his amazing strength and power. He was a football player and he would only train 3 days a week, but he could deadlift up to 400 pounds three times.
When I got into weightlifting myself at age 16, I fell in love with it. I kept at it until age 24, at which time I found out about MMA. I immediately switched my training away from a powerlifting style more towards explosiveness and endurance. Yet, I still adore strength training. That's why I still keep at it, going light then heavy, with proper form.
These days, I still only lift and train 3 days a week. My progress is slow but steady. As with most things, I firmly believe in quality over quantity. Proper form with heavy weight will be more effective than the number of reps with small weights in building muscular strength.
In my MMA training at American Top Team, I practice Muay Thai first and BJJ second with each session one hour. Shadowboxing, sparring, rolling, pad and heavy bag work, alternating every time to keep me on my toes and keep my skills sharp.
Even at my local LA Fitness, I find everyone, even the swollen bodybuilder guys are polite, friendly and answer questions. Any time I need a spotter, usually I can find one just by asking. They're more than often happy to help.
Indeed, I believe it's okay to ask for help. There's no shame in admitting you don't know.
I think a truly strong person admits their limits and works with others to push past them.
I love what this guy has to say. He has me motivated to go hard on my morning workout today.
You exude passion for martial arts with every word you should write and star in an animated series! You have the perfect voice for it
Just revisited this video because I squatted 260 today after this video convinced me to start lifting weights 6 months ago haha. Definitely recommend remaking a video similar to this for those new followers who may not have seen this video. Thanks for changing my life for the better.
I’ve been meaning to make an updated version of this since my lifting technique is much better now.
@@RamseyDewey hello RD
Please make a vdo on ... How strong shud an ideal fighter be ... For ex if u see khabib n Jones... They are very strong ...
Any strength standard u think a fighter shud strive 4 ???? 🙏🏼🙏🙏🏼
@@RamseyDewey is there a new one?
@@RamseyDewey pls do an updated version 🙏
I would make the argument that muscle isolation work-outs transfers fairly well to combat sports. The mind-muscle-connection that comes from that sort of training does provide both coordination of understanding new techniques and movements in a safe way.
I like your channel because you always answer the questions I always had as a martial artist.
Martial arts are not magic ! We all grew up thinking (or wishing?) it was because of the movies (drama) where the small guy beats the big strong guy with a "secret" technique...
Martial arts schools also sell that dream to attract new students for mencantile reasons (your son will beat bigger bullies, he will throw people easy since there is a technique and science behind and bla bla bla...IF YOU ARE NOT STRONG YOU DO NOT WIN FIGHTS !
I remember I bought a Martial arts magazine when I was 14 and read Bruce Lee statement there: when you are strong you intimidate your opponent and make him punch you weaker.
Thanks coach !
I love you Ramsey 😁
Its because of your honesty that
I love.
Hey ramsey my name is mavro vanhille I am a great fan of your Channel I have learnd alot of your Channel about combat sports and your nowlegde about combat sports and martial arts because of you I became honest in my skill level of fighting I stopt dreaming and I started Learning true meaning of being honest with your self thank you fore that greetings from belgium sory fore the bad english
All I wanted to know about strength training. Thank you!
This is a pretty damn good compilation of exercises for Martial Arts. I missed a core exercise though like AB rollouts or Russian twists maybe.
Just take a look at Michael Jai White, Bodybuilder and blackbelt in many martial arts, specially Karate, search for him and you will se his speed and power, it's amazing.
Michael Jai White isn't really a bodybuilder,though.He is a true martial artist.
Excellent motivation for getting one out to train. Love free weights.
Damn brodi this was super motivating thx fam!
Great video, Ramsey!
A well made motivational video... thanks
"Don't mind the grunting, this is a gym not a Planet Fitness"...🤣...Perfect analogy, love it Ramsey...💪👍
I was a Olympic weightlifter and I used to use my strength to beat up the bullys at school. And it felt good !
Weren't U a bully yourself? 😂
Just started MMA training and like the functional training as well as the Jack Dempsey book recommendation. If I lived in China I would wear the tights but not in my neighborhood 😆. Keep up the great training content.
Awesome video!
One thing I found,for striking at least is that the weight has to move quickly.
If I'm lifting really heavy and the weight isn't moving quickly I found hand speed especially suffers.
Man Great video.
Hi Coach, I was wondering what would be a good strength base for an amateur fighter (in terms of squat, deadlift).
These past few months I've become really passionate about athletic training and I want to improve myself as an athlete!
Amazing video
Very informative video thanks coach
idk y but I love this video! Thanks!
Strength, technique, speed and timing is important in competition and martial arts.
I remember this classic video
I too hate Planet Fitness with all my heart. Great video!
Hi Ramsey! I ask you this question here because this is the most related video. Have you any material suggestion to read in this topic? Books, blogs, specific video channels, etc? I'm starting to focus more on the strength aspect of martial arts, and I'm interest in studying this a little bit deeper. Thank you!
Need to up my power/ strength seriously unfortunately I am a natural right handed southpaw ( thanks to my 'Jeet Kune Do' days when I was younger.. where are you have your dominant hand forward) .. so yeah my power is really slacking.. I am trying to rely a lot on technique but would also like to know I have strength behind it !
Best thing I ever got taught is to lift weights and train is to minimise the negatives of the exercise. It helps with DOMs meaning you can go and train without feeling like you're gonna die!
But the negatives can help you grow the most, you dont need a lot of reps if each rep is completely challenging you
What...? Minimize the important part of the rep?
Grunts like Jean Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport! Haha I love it! Osu! 👊🏽🥋
0.45 😭😭😭 i feel u Ramsey .
I've been there too . I'm at a medium strength level now ( trying to get stronger through calisthenics ) .... !
How much do you bench now ?
Damn good videos
Inspiring 🔥
I started training BJJ last July. When I was in my first month, a brown belt complimented me for being strong. At that point I had 8 years of strength and conditioning under my belt. Get out there and train.
What do you think of single leg exercises e.g. single leg deadlift? Good to throw them in once in a while?
3 exercises that move your triceps up (overhead press-standing), horizontally (bench press), and down (dips). Chin ups and rows to develop bicep and back strength, deadlifts to develop grip and back, squats to develop legs. I want to be as strong as a bear so do low reps and multiple sets
ronki23 Kind of what i do also but arent you doing too many triceps?
Sakis Papad not really; because if you do both rows and chins you're doing biceps twice and triceps you're doing three times through bench, overhead press and dips so you're only doing one extra exercise for triceps compared to biceps
Hello Ramsey, do you still take 90ish seconds rests in between sets? I ask you because this video is 7 years old and you might have changed your training style. If you still do so, may I ask why? I've been lifting for some time, though I'm still very much a beginner, but I have always been under the impression that longer rest times (I tend to rest 3-4 minutes with compound lifts) optimise strength, at least from what I've learned.
Cool video.
I believe Olympic Weight lifting might single handed be the best strength exercises for martial artist, along with mobility exercises, kettlebells, and sprints a lot of power can be generated
Hex bar vs barbell? I will push hex bar(aka trap bar) currently up to 495lb with high handles and a static shrug at the top. For barbell deadlifts I don't go past 225lb due to safety concern of my lower back. I weigh 175lb and 5ft 7
Hey Ramsay, you mentioned somewhere that strength peaks around 35-50 years of age, could you share your sources please?
since when are you Lifting weights?
did you already lift while beeing an professional MMA fighter or is this one of the thinks you "missed" in preparation as you stated in one of your Videos?
Great 👍
whats the background music i like it
So Karate Kid lied to me? I am shocked.
Where do you get those cool pro wrestling tights you're wearing?
Surplus from the Ukrainian national ski team.
I have one Quiston to ask .do you have tips fore People that have a Learning dissabilety because I train martial arts and sometimes I dont understant what my coaches are tryen to say they are aware of my learning problem and they explain the best they cann butt I stil dont understand it must I focus more one the things I dont understand are in time just by doing Will I learn this greetings mavro :)
If you can’t do dead lifts what would you say is the next best thing?
fkn Beautiful
I totally agree with lifting for fighting but I've got one question I've been planning to lift heavy 3 times a week right after fight training is that a good idea??
Sure. If you’re not injured and you have the stamina to do it, then do it.
" Deadlifts area mans best friend "
Can u drop a full program?
Ramsey, how do you lift everyday, train martial arts and don’t overtrain, some advice you can give me?
The Fit Kid most top fighters only train to about 70-80 percent of their capacity in their training as to not burn out and can work out everyday. They occasionally go to their peak but don’t train 100 percent the whole time
Iv never seen anyone do neck training like that. Do you do it on different sides somehow?
Buakaw did it similarly. He just held a wooden stick with his teeth with the weights attached. I think it's quite popular in Thailand.
sumo clean is pretty epic, you still do them after all these years?
Hahaha! Sumo cleans… that’s one way to put it! I learned a lot about lifting technique since making this video. It turns out that the strength training community on TH-cam tends to give much more constructive and helpful advice in the comments section than the martial arts community.
@@RamseyDewey Ever thought about updating or making a more detailed version of this video with the knowledge you have gained over the last few years. I've you recommend strength training in various forms over the years but I was wondering if you've ever talked about how you actually go about it. Anyway even if you don't, I hope your leg has healed and have a nice day
Hey Ramsey. I ask you this on a 9yr old video. Im 31. How did you and do you deal with the joint pain?
The joint pain? What kind of joint pain are you experiencing?
@@RamseyDewey Firstly legend for replying.
Second it's the typical elbow pain. Tennis elbow. I do weighted pullups. Only +10kgs. And some knee pain with the squats. Is there no exercise to aid it?
What endurance training do you do?
Bruh there’s all videos about “do this for more power” and I’m sitting here like I’ve been lifting for a year do I really need any of this 😭
Our stories are quite similar.
dEAR Ramsey
what do you think about implementing a routine such as with IRON WOLF , he s got a channel about burpee
it's fukin mad to follow , would it help for bjj/wrestling/striking ?
stuck at home because of this corona , and i look for new way to push it
I haven’t seen it, but doing a bunch of burpees in a regular basis will make you fit. Go for it!
@@RamseyDewey thx Ramsey , cant wait to get back to BJJ , they gona feel the fitness ! th-cam.com/video/NW9tgcxNM9M/w-d-xo.html
Mashallah
People who "train" usually are very strong, knowledgeable, humble and helpful guys. The people who "workout" usually not so much. At least that's been my experience.
Same goes for fat loss as well
What's that songs name ?
Can you re-release this without the music?
you shouldnt scream while doing deadlifts. you should do valsalva maneuvre.
Cool
Love the mentality but please squat to parallel - it'll save your knees and build more strength.
I hear you loud and clear! This video needs an update. It’s not just the depth, it’s that horrible high bar position and a dozen other things. A lot of the other lifts in this video are way off as well. Don’t worry, I got better! (And a lot stronger)
Squat Depth: Revisited by Alan Thrall: th-cam.com/video/7cWgc4q7pxg/w-d-xo.html
@@RamseyDewey respect for this self reflecting. Noone is perfect. But we have to aim to get better over time.
might be a bit late but could you recommend a list of exercises to focus on?
Squat, deadlift, pull-ups
@@RamseyDewey thanks
@@robertjones4931 + (weighted) dips (chest, triceps, shoulders)
Hey M. Ramsey, I saw one of your replies that said that you’ve changed your workout program. Could you give us your new program ? Or at least leave a photo in the community post about the workouts you do each day. Thanks.
Maybe I will.
@@RamseyDewey thanks man, appreciate it.
What’s your program look like now
What are your thoughts on strength training affecting flexibility is it true or a myth?
Proper strength training increases range of motion. There’s no good reason you can’t lift heavy and be flexible at the time.
Hey Ramsey whats the songs name ?
Clean and press everyday you worms haha.
I can't wait for this lookdown to be over so I can sign up to Muay Thai.
Hey Ramsey Dewey, you need to check your form on your KB Swing and Clean & Press. You're "Squat-Swinging" which is a serious no-no as far as all them Kettlebell Gurus will say...
Great vid btw, I **HIGHLY** recommend Scott Sonnon's methods for any type of Martial Art or Combat Sport. His stuff is **THE HARDEST** of the Hardcore, **BAR NONE**...
If you are afraid of the big strong dudes in the specific corner of the gym, plz don’t be, 99.9999% of them are the nicest people you will ever see and they will teach you a lot
4:05 there is a mudjong behind you, do you also teach wing chun ???
I don’t personally, but there is a wing chun instructor at my gym
@@RamseyDewey the peaple who train wing chun there also train mma with you ??
@@charlesdourado8292 Some of my students train in wing chun as well.