Train Like 'Striking Truth' Star Georges St-Pierre - Advanced Workout Guide!
The Striking Truth is the exclusive documentary for Ultimate Fighting Champion Georges St-Pierre and his meteoric rise to the top. Here is his advanced guide to MMA training!
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Same exercises as Intermediate but when doing Bodyweight Squats, Single Leg Squats, Lunges, Jump Squats and Standing Calves add either a weighted vest or hold dumbbells to increase resistance on your body. Do all of the exercises, then take off the vest or drop the weights and go through the cycle again.
Cardio
Tabata on Stationary Bike
20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. Repeat 8 timesBarbell Complex Legs Cycle: Repeat cycle 3 times, rest 90 seconds
Barbell Deadlift
1 warm-up set of 12 reps, 1 set of 5 repsStiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
1 set of 5 repsOne-Arm Kettlebell Clean
1 set of 5 repsFront Barbell Squat
1 set of 5 repsOne-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
1 rep (to put weight behind head)Barbell Squat
1 set of 5 repsStiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
1 set of 5 repsSingle Leg Bodyweight Squat
1 set to failure (each leg)Jump Lunge To Feet Jack
1 set to failureFreehand Jump Squat
1 set to failure (hold dumbbells or wear weight vest)Bodyweight standing Calf Raises
1 set to failure (hold dumbbells or wear weight vest)Cardio
Tabata on Rowing Machine
20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. Repeat 8 timesUpper Body Pull Cycle: Repeat cycle 3 times, rest 90 seconds
Clean
1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 set of 5 repsPullups (underhanded grip)
1 set to failureMedicine Ball Slam
1 set to failureInverted Row with Straps
1 set to failureOne-Arm Dumbbell Row
1 set of 5-12 reps (to failure)Dumbbell Bicep Curl
1 set to failureAbs Cycle: Repeat cycle 3 times, rest 90 seconds
Seated Barbell Twist
1 set to failureStir the pot
1 set to failureHanging Leg Raise
1 set of 30 seconds + 15 seconds restExercise Tips
High Pull: An Olympic lift that works your traps but is an overall intense exercise to get the blood flowing. Explode on the way up.
Pull-ups: Use Weight Assisted Machine or do Pulldowns if you are not strong enough for Pull-ups. Use an underhand grip and explode up, slow on the way down. This works both back and biceps so I see little need for Arm Curls.
TRX Inverted Lateral Rows: Go slightly wider than shoulder length on the TRX Inverted Lateral Rows with Overhand Grip. If there is no TRX, use a Smith Machine and pull yourself up with your legs positioned on a Stability Ball or Bench.
Stir The Pot: You do this by positioning your forearms on a stability ball and extending your body up into the plank position, where your back is straight. Keep your abdominals flexed and the rest of your body stationary while using your arms to move the stability ball in a circular motion. You should look like you are stirring a pot.
Leg Raises: Bend your knees if you're not strong enough to keep your legs straight. Do this on a pull up bar and it provides a nice stretch for your back at the end of workout.
Upper Body Press Cycle: Repeat cycle 3 times, rest 90 seconds
One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
1 warm up set 10-12 reps, 1 set of 10-12 reps, 1 set of 5-8 repsDumbbell Bench Press
1 drop setSide Lateral Raise
1 set to failureLying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
1 set to failurePushups
1 set to failureBench Dips
1 set to failureDips - Chest Version
1 set to failureHandstand Push-Ups
1 set to failurePushups
1 set to failureBench Dips
1 set to failureDips - Chest Version
1 set to failureExercise Tips
Standing Push Press: You should do this relatively heavy so that you reach failure at approximately 5-8 reps. Only do one Clean, then explode up with Push Presses, resist on the negative to failure.
Dumbbell Chest Press Drop Set: Start with heavy weight then drop immediately to a lighter weight, then do one final drop. On the final drop only use one dumbbell each side with other hand to your temple to stabilize. Start with your dominant hand then switch to weaker arm. Only do this cycle once.
Upside Down Handstand Pushups: If this is too easy add weighted vest and go through the cycle, then drop weighted vest and repeat the cycle one more time. Note: Use extra caution when doing handstand pushups not to fall on your head, or if using weighted vest, that vest does not come loose and fall on your head.
Day 4 Recovery
Recovery: Make sure to take full recovery days and get lots of sleep. Guys, take your girl out to do something fun to make her feel special.