IG Live Muay Thai S&C Q&A 04 – Full Fight Camp Cardio, Strength Standards, Landmine Twist Form, Neural Drive Warm Ups, Loading Legs Not The Back, Agility Ladders, Body Weight Muscle Mass & More

Some big questions this week!

In this episode of the Q&A I’m asked…

1. What is better for the longterm progression and why? MAS or Main Conditioning from Heavy Hitters?
2. Warm-up protocols to stimulate greater neural drive?
3. Training at home and having trouble with loading leg exercises as I can’t squat due to hip/ankle mobility putting pressure on my lower back…What exercises would most increase resistance without putting too much pressure on my back?
4. Do you progress Landmine twists by adding weight or making a longer lever by extending your elbows? Is there an “optimal” position and stance?
5. Best stretches for a tight psoas?
6. Favourite exercises to use with an agility ladder?
7. Are there particular standards you try to get to for each movement (Squat, hinge, horizontal push/pull, vert push/pull, etc.) and quality (strength, power speed, various, energy systems, etc.), or just keep going on improving forever?
8. Don, I wanted to know from your experience, what is the best way to gain muscle mass with bodyweight exercises without losing performance?

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And you’ll find related links to topics mentioned in this episode in the “Further Resources” section below.

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Thanks again to everyone for contributing to this episode!

If you’d like to join me on the next Live Q&A, you’ll find the date, time, and countdown here

Further Resources

• Strength & Conditioning for Muay Thai 101 – A Science-Based Approach to Accelerated Athletic Development
• Optimal Fight Camp Blueprint
• MAS Cardio Training
• Cook Hip Lift (Glute Activation)
• Shin Box Switch With Hip Extension
• Landmine Twist
• RAMP Method for Optimised Warm Ups
• Ankle Mobility Quick Fix
• Single Leg Exercise Progression
• Band Distracted Hip Flexor Stretch
• Muay Thai Muscle Growth and Reps