Since 1994 we have been using a certain “unconventional” meal plan for many wrestlers who needed a daily meal plan when cutting weight… We realized long ago that wrestlers are very concerned about the “weight” of the food being eaten, and don’t often care about what kind of nutrition they are getting. So, we came [...]

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So, you want to learn how to make your takedowns faster?  No problem. Before I describe the program, let’s look at what a takedown entails.  I’m assuming you are not going to tie up. You are simply looking for single leg and double legs takedowns. As you’re standing in your “stance” on the mat, you generally have [...]

I’m sure many of you have already seen this video… It’s a highlight clip of 8 year old Stevo Poulin… National Champion and absolute wrestling machine! Do me a favor and check out the video, then post your response to the video.  I’d like to hear your thoughts…  about anything to do with the video… [...]

The top 3 body parts that wrestlers injure are the knee, shoulder and ankle joints.  In order to help prevent injuries in these areas your strength training should help you develop overall strength, power and speed, while addressing the more detailed needs of your knee, shoulder and ankles. Here are some exercises or style of [...]

I’ve always felt that wrestling champions are made during the Offseason.  This is when you get yourself in top condition for the upcoming season. ( This is also why my Ultimate Wrestling Strength program has the 2 Phase Offseason and Preseason programs.) But the Inseason is a completely different time for wrestlers.  This is when [...]

One of the most important times for a wrestler comes immediately after making weight. This is the time when many wrestlers and coaches are confused as to what foods are best to eat. It all comes down to eating food that can be digested slowly, allowing your body to maintain a steady blood-sugar level so [...]

The One-Leg Burpee/Jumping Squat is one of my favorite body weight exercises for wrestlers!  It is a full-body (almost full body… it doesn’t give a complete back workout) exercise that will: Increase your Strength Increase your Power (Speed) Increase your Conditioning Increase your Core involvement Check out this 18 second video…  I did a few [...]