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Cable Row With Hold

The cable row with a hold is one of my 2 favorite horizontal pulling exercises for wrestlers. Although vertical pulling (pullups and chinups) are more commonly performed, rows are equally, if not more important. Think about the pulling you do in a match… Is it usually over head? Or is it toward your torso? Vertical pulling is most helpful when…

Plate Pinch

The Plate Pinch is super easy to learn and perform. Simply put any number of plates together and hold them. Always make sure the smooth side is out on both of the outer plates. Other than that, your grip strength, and more specifically, your thumb strength, will determine what weights you will use. Progressing the exercise is easy- simply add…

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Kneeling Jump Progression

The Kneeling Jump Progression is one of my top explosive exercises for wrestlers. I’ve already written a very thorough post on how it can benefit you on the mat. Be sure to give it a read- A New Take On Hip Power For Wrestling. So, rather than get into the benefits, let’s just get into how to perform and progress…

Bench Press

The Bench Press is one of the most common exercises in any type of strength and conditioning program. In fact, I can’t think of a program I’ve seen that doesn’t include the Bench Press. Well, I guess many of the programs I design don’t have it. But, I do have wrestlers perform the Floor Press, which is basically the same…

Farmer’s Walk

The Farmer’s Walk is an oldie but a goodie. If you’re looking to build crazy grip strength (aren’t all wrestlers), this is one of the best exercises you can perform. If you’ve read my blog you know I prefer building grip strength with pulling movements. If you don’t, read this post- How To Improve Your Grip. However, the Farmer’s Walk…

A picture of Kyle Dake and Dickie White.

Hi, I’m Dickie (the author of this blog). Here I am with my good buddy, Kyle Dake. While he doesn't have a nice coat like me, he is pretty good at wrestling. Here's what he said about my training system:

Before I began lifting using Dickie's system my wrestling skills were getting slightly better. I've now been lifting under his guidance for more than 5 months and I have begun to dominating ALL of my competition. At first I had little faith in Dickie and his program, but now I would run into a wall if he told me I would get stronger! I know it sounds insane, but I would. The bottom line is Dickie is an expert and knows what he is talking about. If you want to defeat those kids whom you've always lost to and reach a level you never thought possible, I suggest you start lifting using Dickie's system immediately.

-Kyle Dake, 4X NCAA Division 1 National Champion