Welcome to your complete guide to bodyweight training for wrestling. Bodyweight exercises can come in extremely handy for those times when you don’t have access to your gym or gym equipment. However, even when have a complete gym’s worth of equipment at your disposal, many of these exercises are just as effective (if not more)…
Utilizing medicine balls in a wrestling strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for wrestlers to focus on building power. Medicine balls offer a few unique characteristics that make them a perfect supplement to training done in the weight room. Med balls allow wrestlers to completely accelerate a weighted object without any need to…
When designing a wrestling strength and conditioning program, figuring out what the best exercises are to decrease the risk of injury and improve performance is critical. This is because we’re almost always limited by time. For collegiate programs, the NCAA mandates how much time is allowed for training each week. But, even if there isn’t…
Having a strong and powerful upper body is extremely important for wrestling. Much of grappling is done with the upper body and wrestlers need to be strong, have sound muscular endurance and be able to brace through their core to express upper body power. Comprehensive upper-body strength training will also help wrestlers be more resilient…
A strong core is essential for wrestling, and honestly, for any athlete of any sport. A strong core helps transfer power, aids in balance and provides stability. All are important qualities to almost every movement on the wrestling mat, so developing a strong core should be a massive priority for every wrestler. In this article,…