Core training for MT

[RJ43]

I'm training on my own right now to try and build the endurance necessary for training at Fairtex here in San Francisco.

I know that core is essentially for effective kicks in MT and I'd like to know how some of you guys train the core to make the kicks more effective? It's a glaring weakness of mine currently, and I'd like my training sessions to be as productive as possible. Thanks.

 

[tsunam1]

if you want core strength its all about deadlifts and squats. You might have some better luck getting info from the conditioning subforum

 

[krellik]

Core rotation is key...

This video shows some good concepts..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57pv_1j4dH0&eurl=http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/hardcore.html

 

[Orion]

Russian Twists
Saxon Side Bends
Back Extensions
V-Ups
Standing ab-wheel rollouts
Hanging pike
1 arm Deadlift Twist
Full Contact Twist
Dragonflag
Turkish Get-up
Plank

Look up those.

 

[MTGuy]

Russian Twists
Saxon Side Bends
Back Extensions
V-Ups
Standing ab-wheel rollouts
Hanging pike
1 arm Deadlift Twist
Full Contact Twist
Dragonflag
Turkish Get-up
Plank

Look up those.

Yup. Those will do it. Check out some of rosses core training sessions too.

 

[RJ43]

Thanks guys. I'll give these a shot and hopefully I'll be ready to start soon.

 

[oak99]

I'm training on my own right now to try and build the endurance necessary for training at Fairtex here in San Francisco.

I know that core is essentially for effective kicks in MT and I'd like to know how some of you guys train the core to make the kicks more effective? It's a glaring weakness of mine currently, and I'd like my training sessions to be as productive as possible. Thanks.

I may be misunderstanding your post, but assuming you aren't grossly overweight and have moderate cardio - then the best foundation to improving your core is actually training MT (or whatever) under a qualified teacher. Training on your own, or preparing to train usually make me wince. You will see faster progress if you just get in and train with a good teacher.

All the recommendations above are great, but I just feel that they are supplementary to actually training MT/boxing, and you shouldn't feel you have to prepare yourself overmuch. If you can jog for 20 minutes at a medium pace, then you probably won't puke in your training sessions, which means you are more than ready to start your training sessions.