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9/16/08 – MPF Welcomes Professional MMA fighter Dave Roberts. Dave was featured on last seasons “The Ultimate Fighter 7”. Dave came to MPF to add strength training to his already physically demanding fight regimen. Dave is also Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s best friend and is also credited by introducing Rampage to the world of UFC and MMA. Congratulations to Huntington High Schools Brandon Cyprus for making the Elite Lacrosse team. Brandon a junior, excelled with his skills on the field for Huntington, now he’s made it with the big boys!! Congratulations to Russ Tupper of Team Punishment on the signing of his first pro MMA fight due to take place in November 08’ in Las Vegas. Russ has been with MPF for 6 years and is a former 5 times Golden Glove Champion, played 2 years in the Arena Football League. Casey Burba from Long Beach St. made the team in her first year following ACL reconstruction just 8 Months prior. She’s now taken over as the starting center fielder for the upcoming season. Long Beach St. finished the season with a record of 40-17.

 

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Dear Joe,
I'm 13 and I'm 110 LBs and i want to start lifting weights and start getting some abs and bigger muscles. The only problem is my parents tell me if i work out early then it'll stunt my growth.. Is that true?

Thanks,
Hao Vu

Hao,

Read my current article “Youth Training: When is the right time to start?” As I’ve stated in the article, a proper weight training program will actually stimulate growth. As for weight training stunting growth? Not likely. Children and adolescents have growth plates at the end of most bones near at the joints. The growth plates regulate the shape and length of the bone. The bone grows around the growth plate, not from the center outward. The growth plate is the last part of the bone to harden. If proper training is not learned and damage is done to the growth plate then there is a chance of stunted growth.

But don’t let that stop you and don’t let it scare you. Most professional athletes and bodybuilders started training with weights at a young age including myself. I started at the age 12. Now, at 46 I’m still going strong with no damage to speak of. In short, have a good proper program, find a mentor that knows proper exercises mechanics and you’re on your way and should put your parent’s worries to rest. No, it’s definitely not too early to start training.

Joe

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Coach,
I strained by upper inner thigh several weeks ago trying to do a 1-legged squat (without any support and no warm -up) and its still bothering me when I squat!

I've tried doing some psoas stretches before and in between my squat sets but the f-ing pain won't go away! It's really bothersome, and I want to get rid of it ASAP!
Help!!!!!
Chris

Hey Chris,
If there is no discoloration, usually means no tear. The only thing you can do at this point is to ice the effected area, anti-imflammatories and rest for about a week or longer. When you start back, start back with light weight, unilateral exercises start with bodyweight only for low reps and progress from there.

We do these, but we do them off of a plyo box. I usually won't let anyone do these until they gradually progess into them. Sometimes it takes a while.

You mentioned that you tried these with no warm up. Not trying to take away from your athleticism at all, but as you probably know (and I¢m going to rub in and I know you know this) but not warming wasn't smart. This is the protocol I use with ALL of my athletes and the majority of my general public.

1. Foam Roller (myofacial release)
2. Dynamic warm up (15-20min)
3. Strength Training
4. Static stretch
Using this type of protocol WILL help reduce injury.

Joe

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