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Ep. 3: World-Class Advice From MMA Strength & Conditioning Expert Phil Daru

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Ep. 3: World-Class Advice From MMA Strength & Conditioning Expert Phil Daru
In episode 3 of the Order & Progress Podcast we interviewed MMA strength & conditioning coach Phil Daru on how to optimize your BJJ and grappling performance. Phil is a very experienced S&C coach who has worked with some of the best fighters in the world including, Dustin Porier, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Jr. Dos Santos, Colby Covington, King Mo Lawal, and many others like judo Olympians and BJJ competitors. Phil is also an ex-professional MMA fighter and D1 football player who currently trains jiu-jitsu. He has a ton of knowledge on all aspects of performance training, including strength, conditioning, mobility, nutrition, recovery, and supplementation. We were lucky enough to talk with Phil for nearly 40-minutes on all things performance training, specifically for jiu-jitsu and grappling. He shared a ton of useful info that you can start implementing into your routine today.  

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

  • The top 3 qualities the grappler needs for optimal performance.
  • The strength training methods Phil uses with his athletes to get results while managing fatigue.
  • The importance of a good assessment to determine specific needs of each individual.
  • Top 7 tips for recovery.
  • The benefits of breath work and the different methods he uses with his grapplers.
  • Top 6 recommended supplements for combat athletes.
  • His best advice for grapplers.
 
 
 
 
 
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  1. Go check out Phil Daru's website where he has a great blog with a bunch of free info and also his training programs.
  2. Get Phil's supplement stack for combat athletes here and use code DARUSTRONG20 at checkout for 20% off.
  3. For our article on recovery methods for jiu-jitsu athletes click here.
  4. For the breathing method Phil uses with his athletes click here.
  5. Download your free injury prevention for BJJ ebook here.
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