Powerhouse Metabolism Workout for MMA and Combat Fighters (Video)
Become more powerful, build lean metabolism boosting muscle and expand you lungs and get killer cardio!
I started the week of with workout from Chad Howse’s Powerhouse Metabolism at the gym. I actually used his follow along version (on my computer) of the workout, cause I like to have someone there telling me what to do, so I can really focus on each exercise
Powerhouse Metabolism Workout #1
The workout is broken into 3 phases plus I added 10 minute Burpee Finisher set at the end to complete the training session followed by a full body stretch
It too about 45 minutes in total
You’re going to become more powerful with the Knockout Power Supersets. You’re going to build lean, metabolism-boosting muscle with the 3T Strength Sets, and then spike your metabolism, helping you burn fat and expand your lungs with Go The Distance Calisthenics.
After my 5 minute skipping and dynamic warm up I was ready for action.
Powerhouse Metabolism Workout
KP (Knockout Power) Supersets
I started with 4 rounds of super setting Deadlifts and push-ups for reps below. This is a Push-Pull exercise set for explosive power.
Exercise | Time | |
A1. | Deadlift 12 reps | 50 seconds |
A2. | Push-ups 25 reps | 30 seconds |
Rest | Rest 60 seconds | |
A1. | Deadlift 6 reps | 20 seconds |
A2. | Push-Ups 25 reps | 30 seconds |
Rest | Rest 60 seconds | |
A1. | Deadlift 6 reps | 20 seconds |
A2. | Push-Ups 25 reps | 30 seconds |
Rest | Rest 60 seconds | |
A1. | Deadlift 12 reps | 50 seconds |
A2. | Push-ups 25 reps | 30 seconds |
Rest | Rest 60 seconds |
3T Strength Set
3T Strength sets are done consecutively with rest only coming after all 3 exercises have been completed. Rest for 45 seconds and complete 3 rounds. This is where you going to build that lean metabolism-boosting muscle. Great for muscular endurance as well.
Exercise | Time | |
B1. | Squat 15 reps | 60 seconds |
B2. | Chin-ups (or lat pulldown) 15 reps or failure | 60 seconds |
B3. | Push-Press 15 reps | 60 seconds |
Rest | 45 seconds | |
B1. | Squat 15 reps | 60 seconds |
B2. | Chin-ups (or lat pulldown) 15 reps or failure | 60 seconds |
B3. | Push-Press 15 reps | 60 seconds |
Rest | 45 seconds | |
B1. | Squat 15 reps | 60 seconds |
B2. | Chin-ups (or lat pulldown) 15 reps or failure | 60 seconds |
B3. | Push-Press 15 reps | 60 seconds |
Rest | 45 seconds |
GTD Calisthenics
For the calisthenics portion of the workout, I used my GymBoss Timer to track time for each exercise. They were 3 rounds containing 4 exercises each round that I did for 30 seconds each with no rest.
After you’ve finished the fourth exercise in a group, rest for 60 seconds and then continue on to the next round.
The rounds are broken up into upper body, lower body and abs /core.
Round 1 | C1. | Knuckle Push-ups | 30 sec | |
Upper | C2. | Floor Licks | 30 sec | |
C3. | Walk-Outs | 30 sec | ||
C4. | Knee Push-ups | 30 sec | Rest 60 sec | |
Round 2 | C1. | Lunges | 30 sec | |
Lower | C2. | Squats | 30 sec | |
C3. | Tuck Jumps | 30 sec | ||
C4. | Frog Jumps | 30 sec | Rest 60 sec | |
Round 3 | C1. | Crunches | 30 sec | |
Abs | C2. | Changing Levels | 30 sec | |
C3. | Bicycle | 30 sec | ||
C4. | Mountain Climbers | 30 sec | Rest 60 sec |
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