Weight Training Can Include Speed, Too

By Rob Sutter


WrestleMania XXIX had presented a number of things to me but the biggest is that simply being herculean isn't enough to make good matches. Yes, I follow that weight training is a big part of the business and there has to be a focus on appearances so that people can visually interpret these behemoths and larger-than-life figures work in front of them. My issue, however, lies in the fact that a good number of matches involving solely strength do not work. Quickness is oftentimes the omitted element.

If I could count off the amount of times I almost dozed off during the event, I am sure I would lose count before long. First of all, the main exhibition of WrestleMania was John Cena versus the Rock and it was touted as being the event not to miss. However, what I observed was nothing short of a poor contest as movement seemed minimal and nothing appeared to pick up until the very end. Considering that the match took up a little more than a half hour of time, one would expect better.

Weight training is one of the regimens taken up by just about any wrestler in order to perform well in the ring. They have to be in good shape in order to perform in the ring and this is, without question, one of the most vital aspects. That being said, agility has to be taken into account because quick motions and movement often keep the attention of the viewers. It seemed like there wasn't a more universal workout, endorsed by names like Lorna, and the show suffered because of it.

This isn't to say that every match on the card was slow, though; some of them actually surprised me with just how fast they moved and the ways they were woven together. CM Punk versus the Undertaker is a good example of this because of how in sync the performers were. The Undertaker, despite how old he is, can still function in the ring and he's one of the best when it comes to showmanship. With a proven athlete like Punk as well, it was the kind of match we needed more of that night.

Weight training is a fragile subject and one that must be approached in a careful way. Thankfully, the kinds of kettlebell regimens that have become stylish today seem to come recommended more than most. This is the kind of exercise that allows you to train just about every area of the body so that you do not miss a sole area. If there is one thing that this strategy has taught me, amongst other things, it's that working out can be done much better than with time-honored free weights alone.




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