Ask Cael: My question is im a 3 year wrestler about to be 4 years and i want to strength train and try to wrestler during the offseason but my technique is fine at 171 but i get overpower should i strength train more or wrestle more in the offseason 3 times a week?

Story Published Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

name: Raymond from NY

question: My question is im a 3 year wrestler about to be 4 years and i want to strength train and try to wrestler during the offseason but my technique is fine at 171 but i get overpower should i strength train more or wrestle more in the offseason 3 times a week?

Raymond, Do both. Wrestle and strength train. Wrestling would be my first choice if you had to choose between wrestling and strength training. Wrestling is a form of strength training. Nothing gets you wrestling strength like wrestling. Also, I know you said your technique is fine but don’t be satisfied. The better your technique becomes the stronger you will be.

If you are small for the weight make sure you are eating well. Eat good, nutritious foods. The key to putting on weight is eating. You can lift all day but if you aren’t eating correctly you won’t gain weight. Wrestle as much as can and lift a couple times a week. I am not a big promoter of heavy lifting for high school aged kids but find a good coach/ plan and attack it.

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