Windmills, Bent Presses and Anyhows…Building a Strong CORE for Grapplers and Fighters

 by Ian Matthews

Bent press, windmills and anyhows are some of our favorite exercises at Blackline. They require coordination, stability, balance and massive amounts of core strength. A great combination for grapplers and fighters alike.

Bent Press

Top and Bottom Windmill

Overhead Windmill and Side Press

Barbell-KB Anyhow

Bent Anyhow Overhead Squat variation

Ian Matthews is the operations coordinator for Bellator Fighting Championships, owns Blackline MMA in Carlsbad and continues to work with people to help them get as strong as possible.