UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones is planning his return to the UFC and is hitting the weights hard.
Here is Jon Jones bench pressing 345 lbs. 275 pounds in the second clip.
Here is a video of him hitting his deadlift personal best of 525 lbs (238kgs), weighing 222 lbs (100 kgs).
The three main powerlifting exercises that are beneficial for BJJ players and MMA fighters are Deadlifts, Benchpress and Squats. It is also advisable to use more specialized exercises like pull ups, presses, rows to strengthen other parts of the body and that are used in a BJJ/MMA fight.
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