• Why upper body strength isn't the primary determinant in ground control

    Hip flexor strength and glute activation are what maintain dominant ground positions, not upper body strength. In my grappling classes the students with strong hip mechanics control position against stronger partners consistently. The core-to-floor connection is the game. Train hips before training grip.

  • Hip flexor strength and glute activation are what maintain dominant ground positions, not upper body strength. In my grappling classes the students with strong hip mechanics control position against stronger partners consistently. The core-to-floor connection is the game. Train hips before training grip.