100 Push Ups is a good little challenge for anyone. The single exercise is great for working many parts of the body. The Chest, Triceps and core are the main muscles called upon. There are also many variations for the exercise to make them even more of a challenge.

If 100 Push Ups is too many for you to do in one go then break it down into sets of whatever is comfortable for you. 10 sets of 10, 5 sets of 20, 2 x 40’s and a 20 etc.

As a little bit of inspiration for you, take a look at this video. Once again the main star of the show is “Pretty Boy Bam Bam” Watch and see for yourself, personally I think he is incredible and if you have not watched the video on Boxing Training Tips, see him in action on my post covering that too.

100 Push Ups (I forgot to mention - by a 5 year old kid too)

Keep on Going! Give 100 Push Ups a try for yourself

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We are just a couple of weeks away from the new season starting again at Jiu Jitsu Calgary.

Classes are run a couple of times per week and then an additional class is organised for the more senior ranks.

At Jiu Jitsu Calgary we have a good number of students attending classes regularly. With  just a couple of weeks to go, I would like to think that these students will start preparing themselves physically, just so the initial sessions are not too much of a shock on the system. A bit of pre-season training would be very beneficial for you.

A few multi body part and functional type exercises would be ideal. Nothing too strenuous at the moment but exercises like Burpees, Body Squats, Push Ups, Lunges and some good stretching exercises would be ideal just now.

With all of the stresses on the body from throwing, being thrown, lifting, slamming, extending joints, grappling, punching, kicking and so on, that are received when training at Jiu Jitsu Calgary, it really makes sense to prepare yourself beforehand . We do our own preparatory classes during the initial weeks but the transition is far smoother if you are prepared.

Beginners at Jiu Jitsu Calgary are given a more gentle introduction, however, if you can start to get yourself in some kind of shape before commencing classes, the beginners would also find it far easier to cope with the classes.

Anyone interested in starting our system of Martial arts, simply contact us through the site at Jiu Jitsu Calgary

If you are looking for a few Boxing Training Tips then start off by watching this young lad. He is 5 and 6 years old in these videos and looks absolutely superb. Trained by his father and team, this kid has got the makings of a future Champion for sure.

He has great speed of punch, great movement, great style, great combinations and a whole range of effective punching techniques.

Take a look for yourself and I have no doubt that you’ll be thinking “WOW” I think this little kid could give us all a few Boxing Training Tips of his own -

After watching that, if you are still in the mood for some Boxing Training Tips then get yourself down to the local Gym. You will see that there is so much more to it then just hammering into and old leather bag. Speed, power, strength, endurance, all attributes that need to be developed to attain a fair level of skill.

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Yet another element you should add to your conditioning program that will give your body something to think about for a couple of days is the Squat Jump Exercise.

A plyometric drill that is just like to sounds - Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, crouch down whilst keeping your back as straight as possible and then leap into the air as high as possible.

The squat Jump Exercise will really work your legs and help introduce that explosive power that is essential to your kicking techniques. The legs need to be strong in both defense and attack.

The Squat Jump Exercise can be executed as standalone or incorporated into an existing conditioning program that you may have. In higher numbers this drill will give your lungs a heavy workout too.
The Squat Jump exercise is a functional movement, using bodyweight and can be done virtually anywhere. It will work your thighs, hamstrings, glutes, calves and lower back. This is certainly another must-do exercise to anyone involved in Jiu Jitsu or other Combat Sports.

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Hindu Squats are simply a fantastic Exercise!

The Calves, Hips, Thighs and lower back, all get a great workout and not to mention when Hindu Squats are done in high numbers, they are a great cardio exercise too.

Try doing Hindu Squats in different numbers in different sessions. Sometimes do them in sets of about 25 with a few seconds rest in between sets. On other days do them in sets of 100 or more. If you have never done Hindu Squats before you will be so impressed by the great workout that such a simple exercise can give you.

When you start getting good at Hindi Squats, try doing as many as you can - That’s a tester!

You will feel it through your calves, thighs, hamstrings, glutes and back for a few days following. It’s that great feeling you get when you know you’ve had a workout.

Hindu Squats are done the following way - Stand tall with your feet about 12 inches apart, Bend your knees whilst pushing your straightened arms back behind you and rising onto your toes. As you stand, swing your arms up to shoulder height in front of you. Repeat these movements in a continuous motion.

If you are involved in Jiu Jitsu or any other Combat Sport, where this type of lower body strength is important, then exercise with Hindu Squats is an absolute must to add to your workouts.

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