Plyometrics and weight training. Let's clear up this confusion!
In Muay Thai, fighters often treat "strength AND conditioning" as one thing. But these are two distinct components: "strength" OR "conditioning."
Let’s break this down...
STRENGTH Training includes:
• Weight room-based resistance work
• Plyometric and med ball drills
• Explosive power training
• Traditional strength exercises
CONDITIONING is different:
• Cardio work
• Energy system development
• Stamina building
• Recovery capacity
They're separate beasts with different purposes.
And here's where people get tripped up...
KEY MOMENTS
Follow along using these quick timestamps:
00:00 Weight Training Includes Plyometrics?
00:12 Strength AND Conditioning...
00:48 Train Plyometrics Separately?
02:06 Weight Training Twice a Week?
02:51 Training in Thailand?
Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2025/06/06/muay-thai-plyometrics-and-resistance-training-confused/
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