James Fuller
Amateur Fighter
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"Train like a Bodybuilder. Whenever I say that, people cringe and run for cover. But what do Bodybuilders train for? Not strength or size but balance. So if you train your pecs, train your back as well. If you train strength make sure you train your conditioning too. And if you train explosive movements, better spend time working on your flexibility."
- Jim Wendler.
Strength and hypertrophy are not mutually exclusive. It is entirely possible to have your cake and eat it. Stan Efferding and Ronnie"Light Weights!"Coleman have proved this at the highest level.
Your fond of that quote but still, BB's WASTE alot of gym time isolating to 5 different days, iso exercises etc. etc. Their knowledge and drive are commendable but they are not MMA athletes (which, despite everyones lack of apparent training is what we are supposedly here to improve) and their programs are inherently incapatable with a balanced SC program that complements MMA work.
Sure do some hytrophy as part of your SC program, but it seems you are really just using "bodybuilding" as a term to describe exercises designed for aesthetics and not functional strength. but dont get fooled for a second into thinking that your not sacrificing possible strength gains by spending some of your time in a pursuit of beach muscles.