The Barbell Complex

Like the 'Snuggie Blanket' of 2009 (Come on, you know you got one as a gift this past year!), the Barbell Complex is becoming the new craze for fighters looking to take their conditioning to a whole other level. The Barbell Complex is really nothing new, but I do believe athletes and coaches are rediscovering this type of training because of the positive results it yields. That's why we use 'em. They DO NOT take the place of heavy weights and the traditional Barbell Movements though. It has more to do with what and why you use them. That's where you can go wrong with this. I have been using complexes for years as finishers for our fighters. We have used Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Sandbags, Heavybags, even Bricks, but I have to say that I love the Barbell. The Barbell is my favorite.
In this video you are about to see is a quick intro about how you don't need a Barbell to perform Complex Training followed by Lil'Bomb performing a Barbell Complex with half his body weight. We use this as a full body conditioner. A complex meets the metabolic demands of fighting. For our fighters we have seen huge improvements with increased hand speed, besides the increased work capacity within strength and power endurance.

In Lil' Bomb's fight last month, he completely destroyed his opponent in a second round TKO. Besides other Barbell Strength Training we have done, We both believe that the complexes he was performing leading up to the fight, put his hand speed and power over the top. We will be posting that video A.S.A.P. Until then, enjoy the 'Snuggie' video:

A Side Note:

In case you are wondering, I did receive a 'Snuggie Blanket' for Christmas. Whether I use it or not is between me and the blanket...

Joe Rossi

Motivation for 2010 - Start With Your Mind

"If you think you are beaten, you are,

If you think you dare not, you don't

If you like to win, but you think you can't,

It is almost certain you won't.

If you think you'll lose, you're lost

For out of the world we find,

Success begins with a fellow's will

It's all in the state of mind.

Life's battles don't always go

To the stronger or faster man,

But soon or late the man who wins

Is the man WHO THINKS HE CAN!!!"

Your reality is what you make it. This starts with the thoughts you think, the words you say, and most importantly, the actions you do! I'm not preaching here, just sharing some thoughts on what I have noticed from those who win and those who don't. Accomplishing your goals in the gym, and in your life begins with what you believe to be true. So I ask you what do you believe? This is what I ask every athlete who walks in to train with me. Do you really believe that you will one day be great in your respective sport? Yes? Great, keep believing in that and you will. No? Here is a trick that has worked with many: Tell yourself a lie enough times and it becomes a reality. Why is it a lie? Well, at first you don't believe in what you are telling yourself to be true. In the beginning it's all bullshit to you. As you keep telling yourself what you want to be, even though you do not believe it to be true, eventually it becomes a reality. It has to. If not, well then you did not want it bad enough. It's all about what you make your reality to be, it's all about the state of your mind! Winning and losing in sport has more to do with what you believe to be true than how strong and fast you are. If you want it bad enough, you will make it a reality. Now That's No Lie!!!

Happy New Year Everyone,

Joe Rossi