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What is MMA

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Mixed martial arts or MMA is a sport in which fighters engage in full contact combat using boxing, kickboxing, karate, muay thai, jiu jitsu, wrestling and other martial arts techniques. MMA fights are spectacular sports events, therefore, despite the fact that this sport is quite young, it has already gained considerable popularity. Yet often fans miss interesting facts about mixed martial arts. How does MMA stand for? Why do some people call them fights without rules? Why fights take place not in the ring, but in a cage? What is the most popular fighting style? The answers to these and many other questions are in this article. What is MMA in sports MMA is classified as a mixed martial arts because both striking and wrestling techniques are allowed in this sport. Strikes and wrestling are also combined in wushu, combat sambo, army hand-to-hand combat. The main difference between MMA and these sports is that here you can use the techniques of various martial arts and combine them in ...

How can an ectomorph gain weight and increase muscle mass?

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In order to quickly pump up and gain mass, the ectomorph needs to develop the largest muscle groups of the body - first of all, the back and legs. Increasing the width of the back by 10 cm will noticeably change the proportions of the figure, and powerful leg workouts will help raise testosterone levels.

Chest - Back workout

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       It is believed that the greatest return comes from workouts where you bombard the antagonist muscles. Antagonist muscles include:    - chest and back muscles    - triceps and biceps   - front side of the thigh and back.       That is, those muscles that oppose each other.

Barbell workout. Weightlifting

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       Today, according to the plan, I had a back and triceps. But it was already Friday, and tomorrow a picnic trip to the countryside with the family is planned, so we need to somehow unite.    In general, going to the gym, I already clearly knew I'll start with weighted pull-ups. The plan was to pull up with 5 kg and 10 kg pancakes. But the bar was busy. Some young man was twitching there for a long time. I sat down at the machine and pulled the block to my chest with a wide grip. I did 4 sets of 8-.7 repetitions and began to pull the block to the chest with a reverse grip. Same weight, 3 sets.

Basic exercises - what you need to gain mass

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      Coming to the gym, we see fellows in tights and T-shirts pumping their biceps. We repeat, we adapt to the situation. And we also swing the biceps according to separate training, cutting the days like a chicken - breast, back, wings, abdomen, legs. It's funny, isn't it?))    What are basic exercises?

today's training day

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       In the morning, for once, I decided to go for a run. Didn't run much. I think 2 kilometers, no more. But on the cross country. Up the hill, then down the hill.

Post workout recovery

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  In order for the results in exercises to grow, strength and desired centimeters to increase, it is necessary to have a proper rest. Compared to construction, it's like letting the walls dry before laying the next floor.

Nutrition while gaining weight

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  To gain muscle mass, training alone is not enough. Training is like building a house in progress. Exercise is taps, workers. But our muscles are bricks and cement. So, if we do not deliver bricks and cement on time, then the construction will stop in place.    So, let's begin.

3 day gym workout. Part two

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    Lifting iron three times a week is enough for muscle growth and strength. If you like to break up muscle training into groups, then you can use the following schedule:

Gym workout 3 days a week

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Often we have little time to pay attention to our health. Going to the gym becomes a feat if you can find time. Therefore, the most common way to break a body workout into three days happens like this:    on Monday we train the chest and back;    on Wednesday we train shoulders, biceps and triceps;    On Friday we train legs and abs.