Grappling and Martial Arts Strength (3 day)

Three days around mat time: pulls, hinges, carries and grip, plus the neck. Low reps on the big lifts so sparring days stay fresh.

  • Intermediate
  • 3 days a week
  • About 55 min
  • Full gym
  • Get stronger

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Free in Platesmith. Start this program in the app and it fills in your weights, times your rests and moves the weight up for you. No subscription needed for any program.

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How it progresses

Each exercise has a rep range. Stay at the same weight and add reps until every set reaches the top of the range, then add a little weight and work back up.

The workouts

Every exercise can be swapped in the app for one that works the same muscles, so missing equipment never stops you.

Day A

ExerciseSets × reps
Trap Bar Deadlift4 × 4-6
Weighted Pull-up4 × 4-6
Dumbbell Bench Press3 × 6-8
Farmer's Carry3 × 30-45s
Neck Curl2 × 12-15

Day B

ExerciseSets × reps
Front Squat4 × 4-6
Overhead Press3 × 5-8
Towel Pull-up3 × 4-8
Kettlebell Swing4 × 10-15
Hanging Leg Raise3 × 10-15

Day C

ExerciseSets × reps
Zercher Squat3 × 5-8
Barbell Row4 × 6-8
Push Press3 × 5
Sandbag Carry3 × 30-45s
Neck Extension2 × 12-15

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.