Having a strong neck is a huge asset for your combat sports journey. And at some point during your combative career, you're going to experience having a sore neck, a cricked neck, a stiff neck, or perhaps even a neck injury.... if not already. When it comes to training the neck musculature, here are some things I have learned which can help you; 1. Neck training works similarly to training other areas of the body; we need 2-3 days per week in order to get stronger. 2. If you are NEW to neck training, start with beginner isometric holds in the standing position (attached to this post). Then progress to light loaded isotonic movements and beginner bridging variations. 3. If your neck is tight, DON'T STRETCH IT. Focus on regaining mobility and range of motion, but don't stretch it. 4. Once you have completed a solid phase of beginner isometrics, isotonic movements are your next quest; neck flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and retraction are the axis/vectors that I would start with, first. 5. Using a mixture of; isometric holds, isotonic movements, band-resisted, bodyweight, and loaded patterns will yield the best results. 6. Bonus tip; perform your neck work as a superset to your main lift. For example; Trap Bar Deadlift + Neck work, or Front Squat + Neck work. I just posted on Instagram a whole carousel post on neck training exercises. We've had over 500 saves on that post, so clearly it's helping lots of combat athletes out there. Give it a go and let me know if you have any questions in the comments below 👇🏻 Coach Harry

Combathlete Taylor Foxx put on a wicked display of clinch and teep'ing prowess, smashing his opponent for 3 rounds and garnering himself a unanimous decision victory! We've been working hard on Taylor's strength, power, and gas tank, and in this fight it was very apparent that he is now a problem to deal with at his weight, and his conditioning means that he's dangerous in every round, not just the fist minute. Congratulations, Taylor! On to the next one July 11th 💪🏼

Welcome to Combathletes Worldwide! I created this group for 1 simple purpose; to help you weaponize yourself with real, skin in the game, strength and conditioning information that you can implement, TODAY. I am a professional, qualified (CSCS) S&C coach, that has been working with amateur and professional athletes since 2017. I also compete in grappling competitions, as a hobbyist (currently a purple belt under Ben Dyson). The Resilient Combathlete Strength Formula has helped combat athletes all over the world; 😤 Weaponize their gas tanks 💪🏼 Build strength whilst lifting pain-free 🏆 Without spending endless hours in the weight room And now I'm going to share with you valuable insights to help take your combat sports performance to the next level. Combathlete serves those who; ✅ Work hard ✅ Want to actualize their physical potential ✅ Currently practice some kind of combat sport/s Here's 3 steps on how to get the most out of this amazing group; Step 1️⃣ - Introduce yourself 📢 - What's your name and where are you from? - What's your main combat sport? - Who's your favourite combat sports athlete? - What do you need help with, regarding your performance? Step 2️⃣ - Make sure you check out our incredible FREE courses under the 'Classroom' tab 📝 Step 3️⃣ - Book a FREE performance call with Coach Harry👇🏼 https://tidycal.com/combathletehq/performance-call

Hey guys am in a bit of a pickle. I strength train Monday, with upper doing compounds lifts and plyo. On Tuesday I am busy and can't do either strength training or MMA training. On Wednesday I train MMA for about 1 hour 45 minutes. Thursday is open, but I might make it a cardio training day. Friday is more MMA training for 1 hour 30 min. Saturday is Strength training lower, and then Sunday in rest + mobility. I want to add another MMA training day but don't know when to add it? Any help or tips is greatly appreciated.

🚀 Looking for 5 Grapplers, MMA Fighters, and Strikers who want to become complete human weapons! 🚀 Now through to July 1st, I am offering the chance for you to invest just 2-4 hours a week of coached strength and conditioning, to turn you into an absolute monster. Athletes who completed this programme… * Gained superior levels of confidence in their performances * Became the strongest and fittest they’ve ever been * Weaponised their gas tanks and avoided stupid and annoying injuries Included in this offer is… ⚡️ Full Performance Testing and Assessments ⚡️ Programming, Workload Tracking, and Habits Coaching ⚡ 1:1 video coaching calls with me every month ⚡️ Weekly feedback of your lifting technique via video check-ins ⚡️ Full access to our S&C educational portal - The Arena We’ll discover where your physical attributes are lacking the MOST… Create a training plan to develop you into a complete human weapon… And I’ll be there to hold you accountable the whole time! I will guide you through what it takes to set new lifting PRs, develop and weaponize your gas tank, and get more done in the weight room in less time. For this offer, I am doing first-come, first-serve. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone. So, if you’re thinking about it, or on the fence, be sure to reach out to me, ASAP. I know you want to reach your physical potential, your journey starts now! Ready to put in the work and reap the rewards? 👉🏻 Comment “RESILIENCE” below and I’ll send you some more information.