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Stop trying to stretch away your "tight" muscles.
Loading muscles through a full range of motion (like Romanian deadlifts) improves flexibility and builds the strength needed to build tissue capacity and athletic durability.
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Stop trying to stretch away your "tight" muscles.
Loading muscles through a full range of motion (like Romanian deadlifts) improves flexibility and builds the strength needed to build tissue capacity and athletic durability.
Need help with your training?
From our foundational Sustainable Strength membership to our explosive Built for Athletics program, we have a system for every level of ability and goal.
For those seeking a total transformation, our 1-on-1 Coaching provides the elite, personalized strategy you need to shatter your limits. Click the link in our bio to find your perfect fit and start training with purpose today.
Want to learn more about training?
Check out our YouTube channel: @citizenathletics
Or our blogs at our website Citizenathletics.com



![Alexander Volkanovskis Training - Strength Coach Reacts
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Alexander Volkanovski is widely considered one of the most well-rounded and physically dominant athletes in the UFC, but what does his actual strength and conditioning (S&C) look like? In this reaction video, Dr. Sam Spinelli breaks down Volkanovski’s training camp footage, evaluating everything from his reactive power drills and vertical jump mechanics to his grappling-specific strength work. By analyzing the why behind his exercise selection, we can identify high-leverage habits you can steal for your own performance and avoid the common pitfalls of over-training specific conditioning.
What we cover:
-Dynamic Mobility and Feedback: Learn how Volkanovski utilizes pigeon rotations and thoracic drills to open up his hips and shoulders for more powerful striking and grappling [01:08].
-Power Production vs. Band Resistance: Why using bands for punching drills might have poor dynamic correspondence and how to better utilize external feedback like jump mats [02:19].
-Vertical and Horizontal Force: A breakdown of Volkanovski’s 44cm vertical jump and hurdle mechanics, and how to improve single-leg drive without relying on momentum [05:06].
-Strength for Grappling: Why chest-supported rows, ring pull-ups, and landmine presses are superior for MMA athletes looking to build pulling power while protecting the lower back [10:40].
-Specific vs. Non-Specific Conditioning: The potential downsides of mixing air-bike intervals with technical wrestling drills and how to better structure your Shark Tank sessions [21:36].
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![Training For Endurance and Strength - How To Balance Hybrid Training
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Balancing heavy strength work with endurance training is a challenge of fatigue management and session timing. To minimize the interference effect, you must strategically structure your day to allow for adequate recovery between different physiological demands. This video provides a raw look at a complete hybrid training day, starting with a low-intensity aerobic session to build a cardiovascular base, followed by a high-intensity weightlifting session to maintain explosive power and strength.
What we cover:
-Strategic Session Separation: Learn why a 3-6 hour gap between training bouts is the gold standard for reducing interference and maximizing session quality [06:02].
-Zone 2 Endurance Utility: Discover how low-intensity morning cardio improves aerobic capacity without inducing the muscle damage that would derail heavy lifting later in the day [00:32].
-Power Development Timing: Observe the technical execution of snatches and clean-and-jerks at 90% intensity while managing the fatigue from earlier endurance work [01:16].
-Intelligent Back-Off Sets: How to use percentage-based loading (80-90%) to maintain strength volume without overtaxing the central nervous system [03:07].
-Maintaining Squat Speed: Utilizing sub-maximal singles in the squat to provide a strength stimulus while prioritizing recovery for the next training block [05:31].
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