

Sweet Science Of Fighting Podcast
Sweet Science of Fighting
Sweet Science of Fighting interviews leading strength & conditioning coaches to provide you with the latest methods for enhancing your fight performance.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 19, 2024 • 40min
What Is Specificity? New Research On Ecological Training + Lifting With Long Legs (SSOF Ep 99)
MMA S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Timestamps
03:22 Ecological Approach to MMA Training
06:42 Verkhoshansky's Model of Dynamic Correspondence
08:08 Bondachuk's Transfer of Training
10:05 Criteria for Specificity
12:41 Degrees of Freedom in Training
22:46 Dexterity and Problem Solving
25:13 Repetition Without Repetition
28:02 Aliveness in Training
31:53 Lifting Advice for Long Legs and Short Torso
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Mar 11, 2024 • 60min
Why Zone 2 Cardio Is NOT Enough For Elite Combat Conditioning w/ Evan Peikon (SSOF Ep 98)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Evan Peikon discusses training methods for addressing different limitations in athletes, such as delivery or utilization limitations.
He explains how training can be prioritized towards the limiting factor while still training other systems. He also discusses the role of zone 2 cardio in training and how it can support delivery-limited athletes.
Evan provides examples of training sessions for different limitations.
Timestamps
00:00 Evan's background
02:32 Understanding Nitric Oxide
04:35 The Importance of Muscle Oxygenation
07:04 Prescribing Conditioning Based on Muscle Oxygenation
12:10 Identifying Limiting Factors in Conditioning
21:57 VO2 Max and Performance
27:54 Sport-Specific Limiters and Training
28:38 Physiological Demands of Combat Sports
29:08 Training methods for addressing different limitations
38:20 Zone 2 cardio and its role in training
39:51 Training methods for delivery limitations
46:16 Utilization limited athlete and repeat sprint intervals
51:38 Heart rate monitoring and limitations
55:14 Breathing protocols and their effects on performance
Evan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanpeikon/
Website: https://www.nnoxx.com/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Mar 4, 2024 • 48min
Strength & Conditioning Secrets For MMA w/ Quincy Johnson (SSOF Ep 97)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Timestamps
0:00 Quincy's background
1:31 Interest in MMA and Strength Conditioning
6:02 Training Changes Throughout the Year
11:26 Energy System Training
13:47 Progression of Energy System Training
19:03 Specificity in Strength Exercises
20:14 Integration of Strength and Conditioning
21:58 Balancing Strength Conditioning with Sparring
23:13 The Value of Ladder Drills in Sports Training
25:10 Training Focus on Sparring Days
26:41 Using Resistance Bands in Training
27:45 Recommended Books for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
29:23 Advice for Young Students Pursuing S&C Coaching
31:16 Balancing Strength and Power Training for Flyweights and Bantamweights
32:43 The Importance of Power Training for MMA Athletes
34:26 The Impact of Genetics on Explosiveness
35:16 The ATG Method and Longevity in MMA
36:07 The Debate on Squat Depth for Athletes
37:09 The Impact of Static Stretching for Recovery
40:03 Advice for Coaches: Building Relationships and Being Adaptable
Quincy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincyjohnsonfitness/
Website: https://quincyjohnsonfitness.com/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
MMA Strength & Conditioning For Paddy Pimblett & Molly McCann w/ Paul Reed (SSOF Ep 96)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
Paul Reed is the strength & conditioning coach for Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann. He co-owns Vortex Combat Sports Performance with Dr. Carl Langan Evans specializing in Performance Nutrition, Weight Making Strategies, and Strength and Conditioning for combat sports athletes.
Timestamps
0:00 Paul's background
2:43 How S&C progresses from youth to adult in MMA
8:38 Advice for younger coaches
13:48 MMA S&C philosophy for fighters
18:35 12 Week Fight Camp Triphasic
23:48 Concentric and RFD training blocks
25:55 Extensive plyometrics in camp?
27:11 Paddy Pimblett's fight week circuit
33:40 Paddy and Molly S&C differences
38:08 How does conditioning change throughout fight camp
41:20 Where does it fit
45:13 Does a low readiness score always been backing off from training?
Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rygorpaul/
Website: https://www.combatsportsperformance.org/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Feb 19, 2024 • 59min
How Westside & Poliquin Principles Shaped Joanna Jędrzejczyk's MMA S&C w/ Mirek Babiarz (SSOF Ep 95)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
Miroslaw Babiarz is a highly experienced strength and conditioning coach with a career spanning across various sports levels and disciplines globally, including the UFC, UEFA, NBA, MLS, MLB, and Olympic games.
He has a Master's degree in Kinesiology from Temple University and is pursuing a PhD in Physiology. Babiarz co-founded the Strength and Conditioning Education Center in Poland and has worked with notable athletes like Arkadiusz Milik and Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
He has authored three bestselling strength & conditioning books in Poland and runs a successful performance gym in Gdynia. His credentials include CSCS, Sport Performance Coach (USAW), and PES (NASM)
Timestamps
0:00 Mirek's background
3:48 Mirek's latest research
19:15 S&C for Joanna Jędrzejczyk
27:34 Adapting Westside and Poliquin to MMA S&C
36:55 Specificity of lifting
40:50 Bands for Olympic Weightlifting
Mirek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirek_babiarz/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Feb 12, 2024 • 43min
No More Landmine Punches? And How UFC Fighters Train At The UFC PI w/ Rebecca Summers (SSOF Ep 94)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
Rebecca Summers is the Strength & Conditioning Manager at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. She shares what's happening at the UFC PI regarding MMA strength and conditioning.
Timestamps
0:00 Rebecca's background
0:57 Reverse engineering MMA
3:27 Great fighters who don't meet physical standards
7:20 Field test for punching power
10:30 Upper body profiling
13:00 Unique UFC neck test
19:03 Common neck weaknesses
27:00 Central vs peripheral targeted training
29:40 Fight camp preparation
34:04 When to do S&C in a training week
35:00 First 4 weeks vs second 4 weeks fight camp
Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bckysmmrs/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Feb 5, 2024 • 56min
How To Optimize Your MMA Training Week To Perform Best w/ Dr. Chris Kirk (SSOF Ep 93)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
Dr. Chris Kirk is a PhD graduate from Liverpool John Moores University and is now lecturing sports science at Sheffield Hallam University. He is also an applied physiologist working with athletes. His specialisms include training load assessment and management, S&C, and is currently researching concussion management in combat sports training.
Timestamps
0:00 Chris' new research on MMA training scheduling
9:00 Training schedule within the study typical of an MMA gym?
25:07 Listener question #1 (subjective nature RPE)
33:38 Listener question #2 (GPS data)
37:25 Different training drills ranked by training load/intensity
41:25 How to track your own training load
45:45 Total training load numbers
47:50 Using PlayerLoad for "game speed" training
Chris Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisKirk_ASP
Contact: https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-profiles/christopher-kirk
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Jan 29, 2024 • 37min
Are Stem Cells Really Effective? Everything You Need To Know w/ Dr. David Wilson (SSOF Ep 92)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
Dr. David Wilson is a specialist in the field of regenerative medicine, particularly known for his expertise in stem-cell therapies for both musculoskeletal diseases and cosmetic rejuvenation.
Dr. Wilson has a background as a General Practitioner and Regenerative Medical specialist and has managed a practice in Norway.
Timestamps
0:00 What are stem cells?
1:06 What we are trying to achieve and different types
2:22 When to consider stem cells vs other forms of treatment
3:19 Injuries stem cells are best used for
4:23 How quickly does it work
5:18 Stem cell mechanisms (addressing the nay-sayers)
8:25 Protocol post injection
10:50 What to expect with stem cell therapy
15:52 What is happening in the joint
18:10 Regenerate removed cartilage?
18:48 Tendon pain?
20:35 PRP types
26:48 Are there better countries for stem cells?
28:45 Stem cells for other diseases
33:30 Average cost
David's Website: https://www.dr-stemcells.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stemcells/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
Isometrics & Advanced Training Methods For Fighters w/ Dustin Oranchuk (SSOF Ep 91)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
Dustin Oranchuk is a leading researcher on isometric exercise. He's been involved many new research papers which we dive into on the podcast.
Timestamps
0:00 Current eccentric-quasi isometrics research
6:00 Pushing vs. holding isometrics
18:50 Programming pushing and holding isometrics
22:53 Listener question
25:43 Isometric exercise in complexes
33:58 Set configurations for Judo
41:55 Advanced training vs traditional training methods for building muscle
52:35 Energy surplus for building muscle
Dustin's researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dustin-Oranchuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustin.oranchuk.phd/
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting

Jan 15, 2024 • 53min
Using Force-Velocity Profiling For Maximizing Power Development w/ JB Morin (SSOF Ep 90)
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/
SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard
SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard
https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts
Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck
JB Morin is a renowned researcher and sports scientist, known for his significant contributions in the field of sports biomechanics and physiology.
Morin holds a PhD in Sport Sciences. His work often explores the biomechanics of sprinting, including the role of muscle force and technique in sprint performance. He is also known for developing and validating field methods to assess athletes, making high-level sports science more accessible to coaches and practitioners.
JB and I published a research paper in 2014 detailing the changes in power-force-velocity profiles and detraining in professional rugby league.
Timestamps
0:00 JB's background
1:20 Force-velocity profiling (what is it?)
4:05 Individual profiles
9:15 Optimal profiles for power
12:35 Optimal vs individual profile: what it means for training
17:40 Should you optimize the F-V profile?
22:30 Landmine punch throw test
24:35 F-V test protocol
33:45 Is there any use for a F-V profile in combat sports?
36:12 Horizontal F-V profile
41:20 Horizontal force debate
45:00 Optimal power load training
49:00 Force vector training
JB's website: https://jbmorin.net/
Instagram: https://twitter.com/jb_morin
★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★
For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/
For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/
For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Subscribe here
►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw
Follow here
►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting
►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/
►► https://twitter.com/SSOFighting