By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 11, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Kettlebells can be compared with other modalities of training. There are several great functional exercises and tools that can be used to improve athletics. Kettlebells are an excellent addition to a MMA workout routine because of their biomechanical muscle replication. They can be used to recreate the body's involvement when doing kicks, punches and takedowns.
Kettlebells can be used to improve training specificity. It has a sport specific method and this first exercise below is a pefect example. Applying the kettlebell to the uppercut punch not only reinforces how the muscles in the arm contribute to the power, but highlight the invaluable use of the legs for power and acceleration.
Repeat the same motion as you did for the rear uppercut.Starting positionFully extend the arms with the kettlebell. Use your legs and core for power and support. Make sure you stay within a comfortable range of motion. Reverse the postition to return back to your starting pose.Make sure as you turn into the uppercut that you do not lean back. Engage your abs. With control, extend the arm up above the shoulder .
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Begin to rotate the body and bend the knees as you slowly move your hand through the uppercut punch.Hold the KB in your power side hand. Do not change your overall fighting stance to do so.
Katalin is the Owner of POW! MMA and Fitness, Chicago Krav Maga and POW! Kids Chicago which has been in the West Loop for over 10 years. She is a 4 time black belt and 30 year veteran of the martial arts/combat sports. She is an international presenter and writer for both the martial arts and fitness community. Katalin is the mother of 3 children: Jackson Diego (4), Isis (3) and Colt (1) and married to the most handsome Chicago Firefighter.
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