MMA Fitness Exam: Exercises to do Before Joining a Gym

[@JaxBlade]

1:59 Yeah you gotta do them all in One Punch, man...

[@ImShadowWRLD]

JaxBlade heeey jax I didnt know u watched fight tips 2 what's up. lmao opm pun

[@FigFirearms]

JaxBlade lol I was just watching your videos before watching this one

[@cintomepapa8474]

Hey Jaxblade I'll always be a fan of Urs,U and I R kinda alike

[@chilledsamadio9140]

JaxBlade you sux

[@rdm4440]

JaxBlade 😁😁Saitama

[@howard_5638]

The fitness gram pacers test is a multistage aerobic...

[@kdogjr1523]

Howard _56 facts

[@DawryMike]

Ready...... Start

[@kdogjr1523]

*beep* 7 End Of Level One

[@cameronhale9162]

The push up test is a multistage fitness test...

[@andrewgoff9912]

the fitness gram pacer test is a multistage aerobic capacity test

[@seanmedina3391]

I got a looooong way to go according to those charts. But I'm not gonna stop now. Little by little I'll train hard to be as good as you or even better. Greetings from the Philippines Shane.

[@fighttips]

I love it, Sean! Make it happen, brotha!

[@alphadre6239]

+fightTIPS Shane this Monday I'm start I ng wrestling should I be scared of how people are buffer than me and I'm in high school

[@jamie91995]

fightTIPS scan you please do fight like coban lookchaomaesaitong or enriko kehl?

[@HiHi-ek1dd]

any updates?

[@ballistic2513]

hello, how is it going

[@ArtGolden]

On Sunday, I was finally able to break 20 consecutive jumps without failing. You have no idea how proud I am of that, since when I started back in January, I couldn't do 2 successful jumps.

[@fighttips]

Congrats, Art! See that: consistency is key, even for the uncoordinated ;)

[@ArtGolden]

LOL!

[@jamie91995]

fightTIPS how old do you have to be to compete in Muay Thai, I'm 13

[@theduck7346]

​@@jamie91995 dude, no way youre 20 now

[@jamie91995]

@@theduck7346 haha I actually turned 21 a month ago. Thanks for commenting to remind me about this channel and those times. I stopped training because I started to realize repeated blows to the head aren't good for me haha.

[@knuckle-sandwichmma681]

Before joining an MMA gym u only need to know one thing. First time you’re gonna leave your soul in there

[@outlaw._.lazines]

Thanks bully Maguire.🙏🏽

[@Unpuertoriqueñomas7272]

I want my soul to be there

[@Mikewiings]

Keep up the good work Shane. One of my favorite channels.

[@osberthoward9345]

You are very consistent and precise with examples and how you explain things.

[@TheAngrySlug]

Never did body weight squats till failure before. Gave me something to think about, thanks shane.

[@andrewchase676]

I'm 11 Ive done moay thai for 3 months and my teachers are impressed with me so id like to thank you shane :)

[@Josh-cf7tz]

Damn bro you're 19 now 🫡

[@mattikus1744]

Are the pushup and squat table mixed up? Because 55 pushups and 35 squats don't seem like a right ratio to me.

[@mrknarf4438]

mattikus Yeah, especially with proper form and speed push-ups. 55 push-ups would be extraordinarily impressive, whereas 35 squats is doable.

[@Sujiceel]

that has gotta be proper form as well, not just the numbers

[@alialtinel2960]

Mr Knarf yeah 35 squats is actually easy.55 pushups on the other hand seems unimaginable with chest touching the ground and with a reasonable pace.

[@brandonclarke4537]

.......standard is number of push ups in 2 minutes. The army pt test for someone 17-21 years old the minimum is 42 push ups in 2 minutes. To max the test, 71 is required. To be a competitive fighter, you should be able to do at least 100 pushups and sit ups as well as 100 squats in my opinion

[@makina2022]

Chest touching pushups are easy let your breathing guide your movement when doing them.

[@Zarrell]

Those flexibility fail buzzes cut deep into my soul! Haha but I've given up on landing head kicks anyway lol

[@michaelmcnamara4380]

Thank you Shane, you inspire me to workout and become fit and healthy. Thank you you dont no how much fight tips means to me

[@raoulduke5493]

Thank you for posting this the same day i joined my local gym, great timing bruh!

[@ExoGhost]

How to become a super saiyan?

[@martyrart13]

ExoGhost practice screaming for long periods of time is my best advice

[@hiddendagger7291]

100 pushups , 100 sit-up , 1 glass orange juice every day

[@haltdieklappe7972]

Call Boy push ups, sit-ups and lots of juice

[@samridhya372]

😂😂😂

[@bigxrecords7375]

Have someone kill your close friend

[@DoomRater]

Rope skipping is a learned skill. Make sure you do NOT use it as a cardio exercise when you begin! This is absolutely one of the exercises you want to be practicing before you go into a gym. Once you have a certain level of proficiency, you can start adding tricks and use it as a cardio workout. Glad to see that hammered in the video, but here it is again in the comments just in case you missed it.

[@Jason-hp6pu]

Shoosh

[@LucidRobYT]

Can you do a shoulder flexibility video if you don't already have one? I injured my right shoulder a while back and lost all flexibility to it, it seems. I'm unsure which movment(s) I should be focusing on when considering MMA training.

[@euanrobert6660]

I had best on everything... Except the stretches 😂😂

[@woodland5325]

Euan Robert so true 😂

[@woodland5325]

I was thinking yeah I'm all good then the stretching came...

[@calebsutton76]

😂 that’s hilarious, Omg that’s so funny I’m dying 😂🤣😅

[@oniblight9092]

I had the best on everything except for the run lol

[@davidguerra003]

Please do a heel hook tutorial!! I want to be THAT guy.

[@fintanmcguinness2422]

i joined the gym without being able to do a proper push up or skip properly and i definitely wasn't that flexible but i joined a gym anyway and could do these easily within a month or two, don't be put off if you can't do these when you start. Especially if you go to your first few sessions with a friend.

[@Rptvrr]

This is exactly what I was looking for! 🙏🙏😤

[@reeceparr6256]

This is a very helpful video, thanks Shane

[@DirtMankee]

Thank you for these video shane,i train muay thai and these videos are very helpful for me. I've earned alot from you.

[@hurricane5125]

my flexibility and two mile time sucks

[@ferntheyoutuber9960]

hurricane To improve your 2 mile time I would recommend running super long distances at a slow pace on off days, running half miles intervals at your goal 2 mile pace about twice a week, and try your 2 mile run at top speed about once a week.

[@nevgre]

Same here. I can get 'BEST' in sit-ups, push-ups and squats but I'm sure I won't pass the 2-mile run and I can barely go over my knees with my legs straight when stretching......

[@mrvontrips]

neville grech same here but only my agility sucks the rest i pass easely

[@annymus4502]

Well, I can’t even do a single push-up, nor a pull-up, and I’m *14!*

[@HeTianHeng]

Flexibility is the oddest thing. I've been training martial arts on regular basis (4-5 times a week) since I was 6 but I cannot stretch for shit. After I put way more emphasis on it for the past 3yrs I noticed some slight improvement but it's still subpar...But as long as it does not hinder my performance I am okay with it.

[@OlgierdVonEverecc]

Should I use a protractor to measure 100°?

[@libankaiseabdi6476]

Ya

[@calebfrost6395]

Olgierd Von Everec nah a thermometer

[@6789uiop]

I saw a Thai boxer training in the gym I use in Bangkok... the guy made the damn brick wall shake on the uppercut bag. Fair to say he was fit like a boss.

[@gamingninja7592]

this really helped me thanks

[@mako2534]

I can do most of this stuff, but the running is what gets me. I used to do cross country and did decent, but I can barely run a mile without stopping now... lol

[@HenGawdTreeHunna]

Makoto same

[@Dunwich93]

Look up the Wim Hoff breathing technique, do it before you run. You'll see a big improvement. :)

[@laurawatson6001]

Tbh my main worry is gassing when I'm exercising 😂😂

[@Sandalphonium]

I'm doing a Cert 3/4 in Fitness at the moment. So yay for personal trainers.

[@fighttips]

Good move, congratulations! Remember to always stay eager to learn more. Wish you all the best.

[@Sandalphonium]

***** Thanks, I don't think I will ever stop being in the education system. I also want to learn nutrition, law and psychology, so that will last a while.

[@JesseltonGaming]

this is what i was finding for

[@bdpchamp]

2:23 how to do this stretch ?

[@mactireliath2356]

Never really tried to jump rope before, Usually replace it with a hybrid plyo squat thrust burpee for maximum leg activation with ballistic movement. Great for takedown shots. Anyhoo, jumping rope was never something I figured out as a child. Jumping rope is right up there with learning how to swim, and to dispose of the weight of guilt. Lol. So I will definitely give jumping rope a try! Its good to learn new things

[@agonabdurahmani9602]

can you pls do also one for boxing

[@Destined2BGr8]

Agon Abdurahmani This video also applies to boxing as well... The purpose of this exam is to increase your endurance. Do the exam, expose your weak points, conquer them.. All this should reinforce the speed of your advancement as a beginner as BOXER/ Pretty much anything physically demanding

[@agonabdurahmani9602]

Javon Antoine OK I will,thx for the information brother :)

[@Destined2BGr8]

Agon Abdurahmani NP man good luck 😎

[@watenallace663]

if it helps when I joined boxing he made me wait a week or two and told me to do a a good amount (I forgot the number) of push-ups, sit-ups,and squats three times a day and run 20 minutes every day only taking one rest day a week before I joined or I'd die in class lol

[@agonabdurahmani9602]

wate nallace lol,thanks for the information brother it is really useful :)

[@outofbody6797]

What a great informative video. Subbed.

[@danielorozco1728]

Hey bro, a video showing you how to train alone to be prepared for fighting (personal defense), with both exercise and technique please.

[@hiitztroll1548]

Well I was going to be joining an mma gym tomorrow but thanks to this video it looks like I have to do all these things first so now I'm not. Thanks.

[@Bendalks02]

Thankyou for this vid👊🏻

[@number001yepremian6]

this helped me as a fighter lol i am an over achevier who wouldn't be for TAM it's TAM have to be ready for the next level. love mma love wrestling. love staying in shape. ice bath ppl

[@WhytyProd]

Got 16:07 for the 2mile run. First time I've ran in years, hopefully crack the 13s by the end of the year.

[@bigboii1150]

Did u

[@Weak2physiquephysique]

great content bro.

[@chiarafrancavilla3600]

seguo tuoi videi , sei veramente bravo ragazzo , keep it up

[@P1CRR]

I'd say it depends on your weight class. A welterweight needs to be more agile than a heavyweight while a heavyweight must have more strength than a welterweight. But that test is pretty good, even though my running endurance sucks while I can punch for what feels like hours

[@MARS-zd2yc]

I'm 16 and this works perfect.

[@chronicfever6250]

sup Shane love your videos👌

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

My gosh, pt evolutions for the fucken win

[@kalle0264]

0:54 how many kilometers is 2 Miles?

[@dieselforge4181]

Stop it! You're scaring the Americans

[@gautamnagvekar9934]

3.2 kms. 1 mile = 1.6 km.

[@asherdavss7819]

My flexibililty sucks. I hate it, my friends are more flexible but I always stretch more and ought to handle the pain.

[@lordtallywacker3324]

What about pull ups? I pride myself on my amount of pull ups.

[@mrshmrsh5073]

Thanks for this! Only problem I had was that touching toes from sitting point thing, as I have freakishly long legs relative to arms.

[@LiveToRapRapToLive93]

I have terrible flexibility but I would like to join a gym. I was told the older you are the harder it is to start to become flexible. is this true? I'm 26 y/o male

[@ImShadowWRLD]

Shane I have the same shoes as u in the skipping video but in red

[@justice5897]

Hey Shane great video wanted to know I've recently joined a Muay Thai gym just to get in shape and I've had some past experience in martial arts but I've recently had a wicked lower pain in my tailbone what do you recommend?

[@Minecraftdemon99]

Thanks man. Was looking to join a local gym (for Mauy thai) once I got my license and this is a big help

[@MiketheMadness]

I've been boxing for 6 years and i still routinely fuck up while jumping rope. 21 - 5 so it's not for lack of ability.

[@lucid473]

MiketheMadness me too

[@MiketheMadness]

tragically yes

[@lynnard1spidersonic]

MiketheMadness shit dude, too bad

[@MiketheMadness]

ironically my main asset is my footwork but somehow convincing my feet to jump over the rope that my arms are swinging in perfect unison is just too far.

[@lynnard1spidersonic]

MiketheMadness lmao for me it's in reverse my jumprope skills are awesome but my footwork is average. My combos are good though.

[@Jayhollowood]

I can’t join a gym tomorrow... corona has done us 😂

[@striker0603]

Can you do this exact video but for joining a boxing gym?

[@Shad0wmoses]

jesus christ there is at least a mile between my fingers when i try to touch them behind my back. i have knowledge with shadowboxing and basic fighting concepts though. Also it feels like the metal bar on my clavicle impedes some of my range of motion, specifically with that touching of fingers.

[@codywilson5237]

Eh, I don't believe this. The gym I go to didn't mind that I was completely out of shape when I started a little over a year ago, I was 260 ish. Because I said "should I do some workouts at my house before joining" and the owner looked right at me kind of serious, yet friendly and said "why do workouts to get in shape before coming to a place where you're going to get in shape, just jump into it man. No shame in weight, we don't judge, just do your best". I started the next day, no one judged or laughed at me. Here I am a year and ehh 3 months later, down to 165 eating a TON better and only drinking water, working out on my own, jogging and gym(muay thai, bjj, and boxing, weights). Just by jumping straight into it. So on this subject, I disagree with you Shane, no offense. Anyone overweight wanting to join any sort of gym, I say go for it and I'm more than happy for you to tell me how it goes! Good luck everyone starting their new journeys, and those that are furthering theirs!

[@sullyb23511]

You and your coach do have a point, but if I only trained at the gym/dojo, I wouldn't have made the gains that I have made thus far. Martial arts begins in the training room, what ever you would call it, and continues beyond its walls.

[@josemorales8496]

notification squad!!

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

MAN, I GOTTA GET MY ARSE IN SHAPE!!!!

[@lefty3985]

Shane I'm not very flexible at 28. I used to be able to do high kicks never been able to do the splits though haven't worked on it I can nowhere near touch hands behind back like you can I get this flexible if I push myself and stretch daily I've never stretched daily before but am thinking of joining a must Thai class in my area. Cheers

[@lefty3985]

*muay

[@rotuslotus]

I could do all of these except for push-ups. I dont know why I am so bad at those. There was a time when I could do 50 with not too much effort. Now Im barely doing 25 even though I kept my training up 4 years now. After one break of like a month my push-ups were nothing. I dont get it. Since then 2 years have passed I think.

[@baileyharrison8277]

Just a question, anyone know how to improve flexibility?

[@Dunwich93]

I did really well with everything, except the stretches. I really need to focus on my flexibility.

[@Fly6lights]

Josh Crews stretch everyday if you can! I stretch every chance I get!

[@Dunwich93]

Yeah, I usually do light stretching before work-outs just to loosen up. I'm going to concentrate on doing it more for flexibility instead.

[@Mrpizzaninja528]

The FitnessGram™ Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. The 20 meter pacer test will begin in 30 seconds. Line up at the start. The running speed starts slowly, but gets faster each minute after you hear this signal. [beep] A single lap should be completed each time you hear this sound. [ding] Remember to run in a straight line, and run as long as possible. The second time you fail to complete a lap before the sound, your test is over. The test will begin on the word start. On your mark, get ready, start.

[@cutemnoslack2208]

I can only touch my fingers when my left arm is on the bottom. Not the other way around. Is there something wrong with my right shoulder? There is no pain. But there is limited mobility.

[@BladderFactory]

2:12 bro i just checked my door cuz i thought someone rang the doorbell

[@JMS070]

I can do like 32 push ups , more than 35 squats without failure , and 30 situps and i also nailed all streching exercises and im stil a teenager and i workout i should do mma

[@facemusic42]

Would you say running is vital in training for boxing/mma? I absolutely hate running. I could tolerate just about any other cardio but running...

[@emanuel9918]

Clare H same

[@vittocrazi]

do hiit then. or interval sprinting/cyclyng. it has the same benefit on endurance.

[@user-pw8ry4qs2w]

Anyone here who has experience with doing the splits? Just wondering how often you stretched to be able to get all the way down. I'm somewhat flexible, I can reach beyond my toes with ease, but I've never been anywhere near doing the splits...

[@fighttips]

Start with doing then every other day. Do each stretch twice (on each side if it's per limb) for 30 seconds. Push yourself an extra degree each time, but don't rock or pull any muscles when stretching. Make sure you warm up properly before doing any of these stretches (squats, side lunges, mountain climbers, etc.)!

[@user-pw8ry4qs2w]

Thank you for taking time to answer! I will do that! I'll stay behind after training when I'm fully warmed up and do these each time :-) Thanks again, you rock!

[@louiskirby3539]

Mike Tyson once said he only did callisthenics, I was wondering if you'd recommend to do primarily calisthenics for boxing strength and conditioning instead of weights

[@diegokelch8903]

Hey Shane What if I Dont jump rope ? I Still am Great At Sparring Though. I Last and am still fairly new

[@alexgoldsmith8598]

How would i go about improving on the flexibility excercises?

[@masonblodgett3090]

the only one i don't score best on is the mile and jump rope and in that case i scored okay

[@sohamghosh9123]

THANKS

[@benrichardson1515]

I'm not that flexible because for my scoliosis but I wanna get into MMA

[@thebaide3931]

Hey I think I have a costochondritis because of heavy weighted dips I did last year. Still have that little pain in the sternum area so doing pushup would just make it worst, have any Idea? I never had trouble to do push ups but with that condition I try to avoid it. I am about to join a Muay Thai gym. Thank you.

[@wellimicfishes2835]

can u do vide on how to get out of a arm bar

[@jhieufh]

I can touch my left and and right arm when my right hand is behind my back an my left hand is going over my body but not vice versa. How do I make my left arm more flexible?

[@mitura123]

I can touch my fingers behind back only on the one side. What streches I need to practice to do it on the other side?

[@sullyb23511]

Just keep stretching, and eventually you'l achieve it.

[@Ah0yProductions]

Haha same for me

[@Sujiceel]

strength and endurance training are my jam (still training for flexibility yikes), but I've never tried jump ropes in my 16 years of existence LMAO.

[@chase_modugno]

Can you clarify what "Squats to Failure" entails?

[@daisakuedwards9369]

can you show us how to do the Dempsey role

[@ImShadowWRLD]

I can do the pushup easy, never learned rope but I have one and I will cuz I learn quick, running I hate but I know I can do it, sit up easy, I'm really bad at flexibility tho.

[@xaviersfinance2664]

squats and situps i will do much more then the best option

[@chetanyadutt5799]

My avg pace per mile is 9 min and 5 sec per mile i gotta work hard

[@Pspet]

I am 17 years old and already training kickboxing for 6 months and i wanna say that i can do everything from better to best except i have like the worst flexibility possible lol.I cant do anything that you show properly

[@crazygamer5966]

what can i fill up in my punching bag?

[@razorart4356]

CRAZY GAMER all purpose sand

[@sakshamchoudhary9203]

Bro I suck at pushups and I can't hold my feet but I can touch my fingers from back

[@krisztiankovacs6377]

Am I disabled some way if jump rope was really hard for me at age 10 and ever since?

[@kristinajendesen7111]

Does 2hrs count for the 2 mile run? 😕 (seriously unfit and old).

[@razeenrajaful]

The hardest thing for me will be touching my fingers on my back

[@sullyb23511]

Is there a time limit for the calisthenics? One minute? Two minutes?

[@AnthonyGarcia-yy6pd]

I have a question, can someone who isn't as big as their opponent still have a chance at winning? Whether it be a difference in muscle or just size in general.

[@appleoftheground]

I'm very inflexible. How can I become more flexible?

[@koopa12345678910]

Is there a straight up boxing 🥊 one?

[@roanoazoros1fan358]

Me who wants to join with the intention of not just fighting but turning my body into an indestructible weapon and shield

[@roanoazoros1fan358]

Haven’t got much more than 20 push-ups probably around 30 but it’s been awhile since I’ve been to failure and squats and sit-ups easily passing that

[@Mark64038]

Hey shane, i have a little problem, i can do very hard exercises, i can do pullups with weights, muscle-ups one leg squats and other of the hardest calistenics exercise but when it comes to cardio i'm very crap, i train like 7 times per week, 3 conditioning exercises and 4 martial arts training(pretty challenging on cardio). but i still struggle a lot with cardio, this summer i trained 5-6 days a week and after every training i ran 1km in a very bad time(like a little under 5 minutes) and i gased out, never could ran more than 1 km. I mention im 21y old and i have a decent diet(a lot of proteins, low carbs, no junk food or soda etc.). Any ideea why?

[@jbeaudin9149]

When you say squats, do you mean body weight squats?