Is it possible to combine body building workouts and martial arts?
I know strength training and body building are two separate things, but I want to look good as well as increase my functional strength.
What type of workouts will help me achieve these?
To a certain extent, you can, but you’re going to have to choose between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee. You can’t have both bulk and agility/speed in large amounts.
To a certain extent, you can, but you’re going to have to choose between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee. You can’t have both bulk and agility/speed in large amounts.
References :
Pavel tsatsouline has written two great books upon this very subject; ‘Power to the People” and ”Fast and Loose”.
The first one deals with hitherto secret Russian strength training methods which will build great strength without adding bulk. The second one deals with flexibility and relaxation exercises which will make you fast in close quarter combat.
References :
dragondoor
Definitely, many of my students combine weight training with martial arts training. Its all in the balance between the two, stretching the muscles, and speed training.
You don’t want to train too much for strength, and instead, train for muscle endurance.
I have a weight training regimen which I give to my students who want those types of results, and it works great!
References :
shinka.ca