So I discussed with one of the other trainers on a game plan for my fighter. Before we get him to cut weight, we are going build up his strength a little more. That means we are going to hit the weights on each session. It is not possible to condition his chin or jaw, but it is definetely possible to condition his midsection! On top of that, I plan to burn his arms out some ;>)
I borrowed a classic WOD (Workout Of the Day) from the Crossfit world that is my favorite of all time! They call it "Fran". Most of the early WODs invented had female names; I don't know why but don't be fooled- these workouts are tough!
Fran consist of 2 exercises done back to back for time. They are pull-ups and thrusters (squat with a barbell and then shoulder press once you stand). You do each one for 3 rounds, decreasing the repitition on each new round. The reps go: 21-15-9.
Tonight was my fighter's first time doing this so just the barbell (45 lbs.) will be a challenge. The top guys in the Crossfit community do the thrusters with 95 lbs in under 5 minutes! Insane!!!
Then to work his midsection, we did trunk twist/ over head pulls and raising his butt off the floor (butt ups) while squeezing the ball to keep it in place. I used this in place of the traditional 
situps & crunches to break up the monatony.
situps & crunches to break up the monatony. Just as I predicted, this was a challenge as he would take 15-30
second breaks in between rounds. I try not let him rest often because part of the mental challenge is to work through the fatigue.
He is going to sleep good tonight :>)
His record for his first attempt: 8:05
And no, not eight hours and five minutes!
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