Strength Training for Judo

1. Introduction to Strength Training for Judo

• What is Strength Training for Judokas?
  A foundational overview on why strength matters in judo
  • Judo Strength Training Basics

2. Scientific and Practical Basics

• The Science Behind Strength in Judo
  Understanding how strength influences performance and injury prevention
  [Link: “Research on Strength Development in Judo”]
• Benefits of Functional Strength
  Applying functional fitness to judo practice
  [Link: “Functional Strength for Martial Arts”]

3. Planning Your Strength Program

• Sample Strength Training Programs
  Example routines for beginner, intermediate, and competitive judokas
  [Link: “Strength Plans for Judokas”]
• Periodization in Judo Strength Training
  How to balance strength work across the season
  [Link: “Periodization for Combat Sports”]

4. Essential Exercises and Techniques

• Key Strength Exercises for Judo
  Must-do lifts and drills: squats, pulls, grips, and more
  [Link: “Top Strength Exercises for Judokas”]
• Plyometrics and Explosive Power
  Train for faster, more powerful throws
  [Link: “Plyometric Training for Judo”]

5. Age and Level Specific Approaches

• Strength Training for Kids & Teens
  Safe, effective methods for youth development in judo
  [Link: “Youth Strength Training in Judo”]
• Advanced Programming for Elite Athletes
  Programs and principles for high-level competitors
  [Link: “Elite Judo Strength Strategies”]

6. Tools and Further Exploration

• Monitoring Strength Progress
  How to track gains and adjust your program
  [Link: “Tracking Strength for Martial Arts”]
• Video Resources
  Watch recommended strength exercise demos
  [Link: “Judo Strength Training Videos”]