Weight Cutting Mindset
The weight cut is a critical part of an athlete's preparation, often intertwined with their mental resilience. One athlete embraced suffering as a necessary process, using it to fuel his determination to succeed. Despite facing significant challenges, he maintained an unwavering commitment to making weight, viewing it as an essential part of his professional responsibility. His unique approach included intense training sessions and a strategic mindset that turned the weight cut into a battle he was determined to win.In this clip
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Related Questions
Now, my main struggle since being on TRT is dropping weight for competition. I used to walk around at around 160lbs, and now I'm pushing close to 190lbs. I'd like to compete at 154lbs. I know my diet is key here, but let's say I can cleanly get down to around 165lbs consistently. How would you recommend doing a water cut like MMA fighters do to get down to 154lbs?
How do you cut weight in the last few days before a show, as discussed in the episode 1437: The Unfiltered Truth About MMA With Phil Daru, and in the episode Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness | Lex Fridman Podcast #223 and the clip Weight Cutting Insights?
How do you cut weight in the last few days before a show, as discussed in the episode 1437: The Unfiltered Truth About MMA With Phil Daru and the clip Weight Cut Strategies?