Best MMA Circuit Training - Strength and Conditioning

Mixed martial arts or MMA as it is more commonly know is now officially the fastest growing sport in the world. Some critics of the sport still say that it is no more than human cock fighting and should be banned but despite this the sport of MMA is going from strength to strength. People that train or fight in MMA competition are always looking for the best MMA circuit training to improve their strength and conditioning.

I have to admit that in the beginning of MMA I even felt that it was more of a

spectacle than a sport and looking backing now I actually agree

with senator John McCain when he tried to ban the sport. Since then the sport has be regulated by different athletic commissions across America and the rest of the world. This has helped the sport go from something that was almost an underground event to mainstream pay per view event and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organisation now makes more money per year than any other boxing or MMA promotion.

Best MMA Circuit Training
The best type of circuit training to suit MMA athletes is a mixture of full body compound exercises and high intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio. It is very easy to make up your own best MMA circuit training plan but below I will show you how a basic model should look.

Cardio - Squat jumps
Compound - Chin up, palms facing out

Cardio - Shuttle runs
Compound - Standing dumbbell shoulder press, split stance

Cardio - Sprint on the spot
Compound - Press up, elbows in

Cardio - Jumping jacks
Compound - Bent over row, palms facing away from the body (under arm grip)

Cardio - Jump over step
Compound - Squat with dumbbells

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