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Get a fighter’s physique: Workout 11

Want to get a body that will last in the Octagon—or at least look as lean and cut as your favorite MMA fighters? Try these exercises.

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Our four-week workout program to get a fighter’s physique is designed to be a comprehensive, muscle-building workout program that trains every part of your body for the ring.

But if you’ve been doing the program for a few weeks and you don’t feel you’re getting the results you want, don’t worry. As your body becomes more acclimated to the workload, you’ll need to keep changing the workouts to make sure you’re continuously challenging yourself. If you’re feeling ready for it, do an extra set of each exercise or use heavier weights than you did last week. Getting a shredded physique isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.

Directions

Perform the rest of the exercises in order, with the exercises marked and A and B done as supersets. Remember to use the heaviest weight you can handle without overworking your system.

For more fighter’s workouts

Check out the ultimate MMA endurance workout, the warrior body workout, and six full-body UFC workouts.

For a complete archive of our daily quick-hit routines, go to mensfitness.com/todaysworkout.

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Get a fighter's physique: Workout 11

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 6

Dumbbell Clean and Press

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
3
Reps
8
Rest
90-120 sec.
Exercise 2 of 6

Plyo Pushup

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
4
Reps
6
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 3 of 6

Chinup

Equipment
Pullup Bar
Sets
4
Reps
6
Rest
60-90 sec.
Exercise 4 of 6

Ickey Shuffle

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
3
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 5 of 6

Punches

Equipment
Sets
3
Reps
12
Rest
60-90 sec.
Exercise 6 of 6

Farmer’s Walk

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
3
Reps
As long as possible
Rest
60-90 sec.
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