Combat Sports Athletes Need More… There are mechanical aids (like compression gear), psychological aids (like visualization), and nutritional/biochemical aids—which is where products like Combat Ready and Battle Tested come in. Why does this matter for combat, tactical, and hybrid athletes? Because you’re not just chasing PRs or aesthetics. You’re training in environments that demand: 💥 Multiple training sessions per day 💥 High output under fatigue 💥 Extreme mental focus and adaptability 💥 Fast recovery and consistent readiness Unlike traditional fitness routines, this kind of training taxes multiple energy systems, the central nervous system, and mental resilience all at once. Ergogenic aids don’t just give you energy—they support the biological systems that keep you performing and recovering over time. That’s the role of Combat Ready and Battle Tested. 🟧 Combat Ready is a low-stim ergogenic performance aid designed to prepare your body and mind without frying your CNS. Key ergogenic ingredients include: •Creatine Monohydrate + HCL – Enhance ATP production for strength, sprinting, and repeat effort •EAAs – Preserve lean muscle during intense, prolonged training •Rhodiola Rosea – An adaptogen that lowers cortisol, combats fatigue, and supports endurance •Lion’s Mane – Supports neuroplasticity and mental clarity •Theobromine + Low-dose caffeine – Provide sustained alertness without the crash of high-stim pre’s It’s about fueling output and focus—not just hyping your heart rate. 🛡️ Battle Tested is a recovery-focused ergogenic aid, formulated to reload key systems after hard sessions. Key ergogenic ingredients include: •EAAs + Glutamine – Speed up muscle repair and immune recovery •Dextrose + Carb10 – Refill glycogen stores for next-session readiness without blood sugar crashes •Tart Cherry Extract – Clinically show to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery markers •Green Tea Extract (EGCG) – Supports fat oxidation and reduces oxidative stress •Electrolytes, Magnesium, Zinc – Rehydrate, rebalance minerals, and aid neuromuscular recovery PRE-LAUNCH SALE GOIN ON NOW COMMENT “Send It” TO GET 15% OFF🧬 #combatsports #darustrong
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Full Body Training 😤 Accessory clean up session here working patterns and posterior chain to aid in running economy, force output, and posture. Low volume high intent type work to finish of the weekday. With this type of training keeps you progressing its low demand but with a good return on time. Keeping it around 4-5 sets at a moderate intensity. Sled push: 100ft 5 trips at 60% effort Single arm KB snatch: 4x5 at 50% effort Reverse hypers: 100 reps total 60% of max DL Hanging Leg raises: 50 reps BW Tag a training partner and try it out… 🦾GET COMBAT READY & BATTLE-TESTED FOR A LIMITED TIME OFFER COMMENT “Send It” TO GET 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! 🧬 #gpp #strengthendurancetraining #darustrong
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Jun 6, 2025Instagram
Fight Week Physical Prep Work📝 Monday: AM - light padwork, game plan drilling PM - 6-8 max effort sprints (CNS work) 6-10 seconds rest as much as needed (stretch recover) Tuesday (carbs drop): AM - light jog zone 2 (nasal breathing) 30 minutes PM - light padwork drilling, watch film Wednesday (sodium drops): AM - light shakeout shadowboxing light drilling jump rope PM - rest get ready for weight cut Thursday (water decrease): AM - light pads nothing strenuous keep HR low PM - Optional weight cut starts if necessary Friday (weight cut): AM - finish cut go to weigh ins PM - refuel / rehydrate get rest Saturday (fight day): AM - morning shake out (shadowboxing / pads) get HR elevated to near threshold then back down 30 minute workout PM - arrive at venue stay cool until 60 minutes before walk out begin to get loose 15 minutes before walk out ramp HR high (get a solid sweat) breathwork to bring nerves down right before walk out. Fight - Dominate - Win! 📣Get access to all of my training methods and protocols by joining a community of Daru Strong Coaches LINK IN BIO - Daru Strong Mentorship 📈📈 #mma #boxing #combatsports #fightweek #darustrong
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The Zercher Squat is criminally underrated. Here’s why I rank it Tier 1 for combat athletes🥋👊🏼 Here’s a clip of my ranked STRENGTH based exercises for MMA - Full video on YT channel 📺 🥋 Transfer to Goal – 4/5 Carries over to clinch strength, posture under pressure, and midline stability like few other lifts. 🔥 Fatigue Cost – 4/5 You’ll feel it — full-body strain, high effort, but worth the price when used right. 🎯 Skill Requirement – 3/5 It’s awkward at first. That’s the point. Teaches you to brace, stay upright, and move with intent. 🦴 Joint Stress – 3/5 Front-loaded means less spinal compression than a back squat, but more tension on elbows/biceps. Keep the bar high and arms tight. To protect yourself use elbow sleeves and you can replace regular bar with axle or use tampon pad🫣 📈 Loadability – 5/5 You can stack real weight on it — great for progressive overload once you own the movement. Total Score: 65/75 → Tier 1 (Elite Transfer) Put it in rotation if you want real-world strength, fight-ready posture, and next-level core control. 👊 I program it for: • Fight camp strength phases • Grapplers needing postural dominance • Athletes who need strength without spinal wreckage Drop a 💪 if you’ve ever thrown Zerchers into your training — or tag someone who should. Watch full video on channel 📺 #ZercherSquat #DaruStrong #CombatStrength #BuiltDifferent #FightReady #RespectTheGrind
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Jun 5, 2025Instagram
Go through it😤 Just remember.. this too shall pass! Share this with those that need to hear this🙏🏼 #mentality #hardship #overcomoyourobstacle #darustrong
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Jun 4, 2025Instagram
💨ALACTIC CAPACITY SPRINT WORKOUT Speed endurance + fast-twitch capacity. If you want to stay explosive deep into the fight, into the game, or into the final round this is how you can build the capacity do so. 👟 Sprint Intervals •6–10 sprints at 5–6 seconds max effort •Rest: 20–30 seconds between reps •2–3 sets total •Rest 3–4 minutes between sets ⚠️ Keep every sprint under 6 sec. Max intent. No pacing. 🔥 The goal? Increase your ability to repeat explosive sprints with minimal drop-off. This is alactic capacity — the foundation of powerful, repeatable movement. 📈 Progression tip: Add reps over time or tighten rest — but never compromise speed. 💥 Optional: Add a med ball throw or depth jump after each sprint to activate more power under fatigue. 📝Get my daily training routines to follow by Subscribing to my page ✅Tag your teammate. ✅Save this post. ✅Run it like your next win depends on it. #sprintconditioning #speed #endurance #fightendurance #darustrong
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Daru Strong Nutrition Presents… 🧠 Combat Ready – Pre-training formula designed to activate your body and mind. ➤ Theobromine, Rhodiola, and Lion’s Mane for clean focus and resilience. ➤ Creatine + EAA blend to prime muscle output. ➤ No crash. Just locked-in intensity. 💪 Battle Tested – Post-training recovery that actually helps you rebuild. ➤ Dextrose + Carb10 for fast glycogen reload. ➤ Glutamine + Tart Cherry for joint support and inflammation control. If you’re serious about performance, these two are non-negotiable. 💥 15% OFF during pre-launch? ✅ Comment “Send It” ✅ Subscribe to my IG ✅ When it arrives, take a pic, post it, and tag me Let’s see who’s really combat ready. 👊 #dsn #battletested #combatready #nutritionsupplement #darustrong
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Jun 3, 2025Instagram
Triphasic Training W2 Marathon prep in full swing with an AM easy run at zone 2-3 followed by weight training 6 hours later building capacity, tendon strength and hypertrophy. Using both overspeed eccentrics and slow eccentrics to increase the strength in tissue. Eccentric deceleration to increase force absorption quickly and efficiently Improving injury resilience and neuromuscular timing. Slow eccentrics deceleration to build strength, tissue resilience, and movement control. Using 60-70% load for 6-8 reps at a 5 second eccentric for strength work. This will be followed up with a isometric phase. Triphasic developed by Cal Dietz @triphasic_training is a great system to help improve base performance. I’ll look to follow this up with my Condensed Conjugate programming to improve force output and dynamic speed as the volume of my runs comes up. If your a coach looking to learn more about my systems and methods go to Link in Bio to see what we have for you! 📚👨🏼🏫🦾🧠 #triphasictraining #condensedconjugate #power #strength #strengthtrainingforrunners #marathonprep #darustrong
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Jun 2, 2025Instagram
Fuel & Recover🧬 Years ago, I started digging deeper into why some athletes recover faster, stay mentally locked in, and keep showing up strong—while others, despite hard training and clean nutrition, burn out. It always came down to what they couldn’t get enough of from food alone—especially under real-world training stress. So I started experimenting. First came EAAs + Glutamine. Research shows EAAs can stimulate muscle protein synthesis even in fasted or depleted states. Glutamine supports immune function and gut lining—two things that break down fast under heavy training loads. Then creatine—which goes way beyond strength. It supports ATP production in high-output work and even has neuroprotective benefits. I’ve seen it keep fighters sharper during high-stress weight cuts and late camp fatigue. Carbohydrates were trickier. I tested dextrose for fast glycogen replenishment, but it alone spiked insulin too fast. Pairing it with Carb10 (a low-osmolality pea starch) gave us sustained energy without GI distress. Studies show it doesn’t trigger the same insulin spike and keeps blood sugar more stable. It became a game-changer for two-a-day training. For soreness and inflammation, I turned to tart cherry extract. Meta-analyses back its ability to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve recovery of strength after hard sessions. Mental fatigue—one of the most overlooked barriers to performance—led me to Rhodiola and Lion’s Mane. Rhodiola has been shown to reduce perceived exertion and improve endurance. Lion’s Mane supports cognitive function, focus, and neurogenesis—especially useful during long camps or when cutting stimulants. And instead of just leaning on caffeine, I included theobromine—a naturally occurring compound in cacao. It provides smoother energy, enhances mood, and has vasodilatory properties that support blood flow, especially in the brain and lungs. None of this happened overnight. It came from years of working with fighters, hybrid athletes, and tactical operators who needed to feel good every day—not just on fight night. 📣Pre-Launch Starts 6/2/25 only for my IG Subscribers until official launch 🚀 7/11/25 #darustrong
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Jun 1, 2025Instagram
My First Half Marathon😤 Why? Because challenges are accepted and attacked over here! - 10 weeks of preparation - consistent 9 min per mile pacing - sub 2 hour finish - weight 205lbs - Temp 97 degrees - 90% humidity - 120% commitment - finished first place 🥇 Definitely a lot to learn and more to work on.. Chicago Marathon is next 📈📈 Watch full on my YT channel 📺 (PhilDaruStrong) #sub2halfmarathon #powerrunning #respectthegrind #determined #darustrong
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May 31, 2025Instagram
Two Brands. One Mission. A Higher Purpose.🙏🏼 On June 17th, Novus x Daru Strong unite to drop more than just apparel. We’re dropping a statement of virtue, discipline, and identity. At Daru Strong, we forge warriors through struggle—building the mind, body, and soul through training. At @novusclothingco, clothing isn’t just a style—it’s a standard. A reflection of purpose, self-mastery, and honoring your God-given potential. This collaboration was born from shared roots: 🛡 Discipline over comfort ✝️ Faith over fear 🤝 Brotherhood over ego Both brands believe in calling men to something higher. To be strong not just in the gym, but in spirit. Not just to win—but to lead, protect, and serve. This drop is for the ones that strive for excellence. Who lead from the front. Who wear their values on their sleeves—literally. 🗓 June 17th 📍 Limited drop #NovusxDaruStrong #StrengthWithPurpose #VirtusInArduis
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May 30, 2025Instagram
Kettlebell HIIT Workout👊🏼 20 minute running clock⏰ - 5 rounds each exercise 15 second on 45 seconds off (active recovery shadowboxing) Use 60% of Bodyweight for each exercise (30/30 for unilateral movements) Exercises: 1. KB Swing 2. KB Squat Swing 3. KB Step Back Swing Row 4. KB Thruster Join Combat Kettlebell 2.0 for more workouts like this - Link in Bio ————————————————— ntrenamiento HIIT con pesas rusas👊🏼 Reloj de 20 minutos en marcha⏰ - 5 rondas de cada ejercicio 15 segundos de actividad, 45 segundos de descanso (boxeo de sombra con recuperación activa) Usa el 60 % del peso corporal para cada ejercicio (30/30 para movimientos unilaterales) Ejercicios: 1. KB Swing 2. KB Squat Swing 3. KB Step Back Swing Row 4. KB Thruster Etiqueta a un compañero de entrenamiento y ponte manos a la obra #kettlebellworkout #hiitworkout #kettlebellswings #darustrong
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Building Strength & Muscle Marathon prep has officially begun first week of Triphasic eccentric phase for lower body. Goal with these slow eccentrics is to build strength and increase tendon stiffness along with muscle hypertophy and motor unit synchronization. This is coupled with abrupt loading strategies and fast eccentrics on my plyometric days. For the next 6 weeks I’ll be going from eccentrics-isometrics-followed with concentric phase where it will flow into condensed conjugate as my volume picks up on the running. Sets and reps are around 3-4 sets and 5-6 reps at a 3-5 sec eccentric. Here’s a few exercises from todays training. This was coupled 6 hours apart with a 5 mile easy run for aerobic capacity. More to come on my programming and prep for the #chicagomarathon Want to train directly with me and my team of coaches LINK IN BIO for online coaching👊🏼 #marathon #strengthtrainingforrunners #triphasic #build #builtdifferent #respectthegrind #darustrong
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Build Shoulders That Can Punch and Last a Career Most fighters neglect the serratus anterior — but this muscle is CRUCIAL for shoulder health, scapular control, and explosive punching. One of my go-to drills for serratus activation: Bottoms-Up KB Hook-Lying Press (90/90 Position) Why it works: - Puts you in a posterior pelvic tilt to lock in core stability - Forces scapular protraction with control - Bottoms-up position demands shoulder and grip stability - Reinforces proper ribcage mechanics for optimal force transfer Why You Should Care: The serratus anterior acts like a slingshot for your punch. It stabilizes the scapula against the ribcage and allows for powerful protraction and retraction. If it’s weak or undertrained, you’ll lose snap, develop shoulder impingement, or worse — shorten your career. Programming Tip: 2–3 sets of 10-12 slow reps Tempo: 3-0-1-0 Focus on reaching and owning the top position Strong punches don’t just come from the chest and delts… They’re built from the inside out. Tag a fighter who needs this in their warm-up. #combatsports #shoulderhealth #punchersmuscle #darustrong
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May 26, 2025Instagram
Finish STRONG! Final push to the finish running on rubber legs and all heart. 10 weeks. One mission: break 2 hours in my first half marathon. 205 lbs. 97° heat. 90% humidity. Finished 1:59. First place overall. I did this to prove a point—not just to myself, but to every athlete I coach: Walk the walk. Earn the suffering. Then lead from the front. Ran 89 minutes in Zone 5. Heart pounding 175-180 BPM. Built the engine with 70% easy runs, 20% tempo, 10% long grinds. For the strength training used a form of condensed conjugate and for my running reversed periodization to increase mileage over time. Fuel during race week 400-600g carbs 2g+ sodium daily. 6L water. Combat Ready pre. Battletested post. Every detail counted. Shout out to the Daru Strong Team for being there throughout the race and capturing each moment 🙏🏼 @coachwyattgriffith 🦾 @calebkiesel 🎥 @braaanbraaan 📸 This is just the beginning. Chicago Marathon—October. Clock’s ticking. Let’s go! To gain access to my hybrid style program similar to what I used to prepare for this race hit LINK IN BIO🦾 #raceday #sub2hourhalfmarathon #finishstrong #respectthegrind #builtdifferent #darustrong
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May 25, 2025Instagram
Bodyweight Exercises For Combat Sports Each exercise hits on the foundational patterns, and planes of motion while improving force application to a given movement that may transfer to the fight. Be sure to do each exercise with intent and strive for 3-5 sets of 6-8 reps or more depending on goal of adaptation. For muscle endurance aim for higher reps. To add resistance to this simply grab a weight vest or use bands for accomidated resistance. Hit LINK IN BIO if you want to utilize this in a program using Body Armor 1 & 2 👊🏼 #bodyweighttraining #homeworkouts #combatsports #darustrong
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