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An Inside Look at Chris Weidman’s Strength & Conditioning Training

An Inside Look at Chris Weidman’s Strength & Conditioning Training

 

Former UFC champion Chris Weidman always comes into fight in great shape.

As far as his day-to-day preparation, Weidman shared with Bleacher Report his normal training schedule to show what a high-level UFC fighter does to get ready for a championship bout:

 

Monday

—8 a.m.—Bike ride.

—1:30 p.m.—Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

—8:30 p.m.—Heavy pad work with strength and conditioning.

Weidman hits the pads for about six rounds, and directly after, he has circuit training.

First Circuit

Double-arm rope slams for 30 seconds.

Squat to push press 30-pound dumbbells.

Car push 60 yards.

Fireman rope pull 200-pound sled.

Farmers’ walk 60 yards with 80-pound dumbbells.

(This circuit is done two consecutive times before he segues to the second circuit).

Second Circuit

Jumping jacks with battle ropes for 30 seconds.

15-20-second static hold on chin-up bar.

Push-up to dumbbell row for 20 reps.

Static hold with band in a seated-row position.

Bungee-cord run.

 

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Tuesday

Light pad work in the morning, and sparring in the afternoon.

 

 

Wednesday

—8 a.m.—Bike ride,

—1 p.m.—Wrestling at Hofstra University.

—8:30 p.m.—Strength and conditioning.

Five-Minute/Five-Round Circuit with One-Minute Rest Period

30-second incline run 8 mph at 7.5 percent incline.

20 thrusters (squat with press).

20 one-arm dumbbell row with 50 pounds.

20 medium ball push-ups.

20 dumbbell hammer curls with 25 pounds.

20 power toe touches with medium ball.

Thursday

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the morning and sparring in the afternoon.

Friday

A combination of wrestling, strength and conditioning work, a light swim and some stretches.

Saturday

Sparring and massage.

Sunday

Rest.”

Here is a video of some of the workouts he does: