Comments on: Training Related Stupidity

By: Ramon

Ramon — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:30:06 +0000

great article and I didn’t have to use google translate Englisch to Dutch
Especially the part about protein was great. Last week I’ve read an similar article by Chris Shugard on T-Nation. If i can add one more stupidity:
Doing “functional” training with boxers/kickboxers and have them simulate punches with lite dumbells while standing up…..unless midgets are hanging onto your gloves generating a downforce… regards from Holland

By: Blake Settle

Blake Settle — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:59:30 +0000

This article was as funny as it was informative.

By: Pat Rigsby

Pat Rigsby — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:16:29 +0000

“Right tools at the right times” – one of the best things I’ve read in quite some time.

By: John Cortese

John Cortese — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:02:39 +0000

Best list I’ve seen in a while. Made my day for sure! Keep up the great work. Indeed there is too much training stupidity going on!!

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:32:41 +0000

Jason,
I was just wondering if you could expand upon #6.

Using bands and chains on squats, presses or deads when you are anything but a competitive powerlifter who competes in gear. If you do that, it’s a great idea and you can’t argue with the results. If you are a high school football player or a 35 year old guy just trying to get stronger, who lifts without a squat suit or bench shirt, it’s a waste of time and doesn’t do anything to match the strength curve of a raw lifter.

I am just curious because this one confuses me somewhat. I always thought any non-beginner (regardless of raw or suited) could benefit from using accommodating resistance, so hearing you say otherwise has made me wonder if there is something I am missing. I just thought the training percentages had to be changed to account for the use of gear. Thanks.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:07:14 +0000

Jason,

Thanks for the great info. Question regarding ATG squats, I have been doing those with moderate weight thinking it would be safe with proper form. Are you against these completely? Is it sufficient to go parallel for muscle growth and protecting my back?

Thanks again.

By: Emmanuel Rovithis

Emmanuel Rovithis — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:02:27 +0000

Hey Jason, just a question, my mma trainer warned me already about doing too much resistance training, he said I was moving “tight” in one of the classes.
Now I consider myself to be pretty darn flexible, agile and a stamina bodied person. Personally I’d still like about 13 lbs of mass since I’m only 5″9 at 157lbs, and I’d like to move up to a 170lb welterwieght…just think its time for a change.

My real question is if you want to keep performing better at MMA and still have a strong, sculpted physique…where do you draw the line?…50/50 split of the gym/dojo? Or do I just focus on mass for a whole 60-90 days for 13lbs?
I’ve been looking into your info and I’m wondering, if training 3-4 times a week for 45 mins is most key for reasons you’ve indicated. Should I do 2 days gym/ 2 days of class/conditioning per week?

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:58:49 +0000

Thanks Todd. Anything you have to say is relevant and important.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:58:02 +0000

Becky,
I have pics of women in more than half my posts. You’re looking way too deep into this.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:57:09 +0000

Etisham,
Please post that question under an MMA based post or send it in to us and I will try to answer it in a future post.

Thanks