Strength & Conditioning Secrets For MMA w/ Quincy Johnson (SSOF Ep 97)

SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck​ In this podcast episode, Quincy Johnson, an assistant professor and strength and conditioning coach, discusses his approach to MMA strength conditioning. He emphasizes the importance of availability and the fact that fighters are not weightlifters. Quincy explains that his training philosophy focuses on building relationships, crafting effective programs, and timing exercises correctly. He also discusses the progression of training throughout the year, from general to specific exercises. Quincy shares his approach to energy system training, including his progression. Timestamps 0:00 Quincy's background 01:31 Interest in MMA and Strength Conditioning 06:02 Training Changes Throughout the Year 08:58 General vs Specific Training 11:26 Energy System Training 13:47 Progression of Energy System Training 19:03 Specificity in Strength Exercises 20:14 Integration of Strength and Conditioning 21:58 Balancing Strength Conditioning with Sparring 23:13 The Value of Ladder Drills in Sports Training 25:10 Training Focus on Sparring Days 26:41 Using Resistance Bands in Training 27:45 Recommended Books for Strength and Conditioning Coaches 29:23 Advice for Young Students Pursuing S&C Coaching 31:16 Balancing Strength and Power Training for Flyweights and Bantamweights 32:43 The Importance of Power Training for MMA Athletes 34:26 The Impact of Genetics on Explosiveness 35:16 The ATG Method and Longevity in MMA 36:07 The Debate on Squat Depth for Athletes 37:09 The Impact of Static Stretching for Recovery 40:03 Advice for Coaches: Building Relationships and Being Adaptable Quincy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincyjohnsonfitness/ Website: https://quincyjohnsonfitness.com/