This is a quote from Steve Maxwell, from one of his coaching sessions with Saulo Riberio, an Abu Dhabi World Champion. The context of what he said applies to all styles of Wrestling, real-world fitness, and basically any sport there is. It's so accurate and true, but sadly overlooked/ignored by the average guy/girl at any gym.
"One of the things I've never understood about strength training, is how bodybuilding made such an influence…people are trying to workout like competitive bodybuilders…isolation movements like curls, extensions…but the body does not move in isolation, in a sport like ours (BJJ) you never isolate, you use your body together…your heart, lungs, strength, endurance, grip…everything works together, that's what these exercises do."
Well said…thanks Steve!
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