The Loaded Cossack Squat — Strength, Mobility & Resilience For Grapplers
A few weeks ago I published a video breaking down the Cossack Squat from scratch. I explained why it matters...
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The Shin Box — The Highest Value Position Every Grappler Should Be Training
If there is one position I would add to every grappler's training immediately, regardless of skill level, age, or how long they've been on the mat it's the Shin Box. This move does more things simu...
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How To Mobilize Your Shin For Better Leg Lock Defense
Most people don't realize the bone in your lower leg, the tibia, aka the shin, needs to rotate. And this...
The Cossack Squat: The Most Important Lower Body Exercise For Grapplers
After over 15 years on the mat, if I had to pick one lower body exercise every grappler should master,...
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I've spent over a 15 years on the mats. If there's one thing I've learned, although sometimes the hard way,...
How To Train Your Body To Absorb Force For BJJ
Most training is about output. Squat more plates, press more weight, pull heavier. Generate more force and be stronger than...
Why Every Grappler Should Master the Kettlebell Windmill
Some exercises build strength. Others build mobility. A select few do both. The kettlebell windmill falls into that last category,...
The Six Components You Need For Healthy, Resilient Joint Mobility
Most people get mobility wrong. They find a hip flexor stretch on Instagram, feel better for a short time, and...
Why Every Grappler Should Be Doing Kettlebell High Pulls
If I could only choose a handful of kettlebell exercises for grapplers, the single-arm kettlebell high pull would be near...
The 4 Qualities Every Grappler Needs From Strength Training
Over the past few weeks we've talked about why most grapplers are doing too much in the gym, the power...
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