Prepare for combat
Subtitle: Strength training for the martial arts
By: Mikhail Krupnik.
Publisher: Basic Health Pub., Inc.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Laguna Beach, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9781591201830
Subjects: Martial arts -- Training; Weight training
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Weight training and the martial artist; title: What you can expect from weight training; title: Safety considerations; title: The eight principles of weight training; title: The right weight-training program for you; title: Determining your level of fitness; title: Establishing your objectives; title: Weight training without weighing yourself down; title: The stages of the weight-training cycle; title: Stage #1-base-training stage; title: Stage #2-intermediate stage; title: Stage #3-advanced stage; title: Stage #4-maintenance stage; title: [add stage #5-recovery stage? see actual chapter]; title: Moving through the stages; title: Lower-body exercises; title: Squats; title: Leg extensions,; title: Leg flexion/leg curls; title: Standing heel raises; title: Ankle flexion; title: Multi-hip exercises; title: Hip adduction/hip abduction; title: Upper-body exercises; title: Pull-downs; title: Seated rows; title: Horizontal back extensions; title: Overhead press; title: Chest press; title: Lateral raises; title: Biceps curls; title: Triceps push-downs; title: Crunches (abdominal exercises); title: Sound sports nutrition for the martial artist; title: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; title: Timing is everything; title: Avoiding glycogen depletion; title: Basic daily nutritional plan; title: Conclusion; title: Appendices; title: A. testing procedures; title: Testing for muscular strength (1rm); title: Testing for muscular endurance (10rm); title: Maximum push-up test; title: One-minute maximum sit-up test; title: Maximum pull-up/chin-up test; title: B. establishing your objectives questionnaire; title: Sample training programs; title: One-week beginner program; title: One-week intermediate program; title: One-week advanced program; title: One-week maintenance program.