In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional MMA fighter Lance Palmer about the importance of balancing conditioning and strength training, especially for athletes preparing for competition.

They delve into how training adaptations evolve with age and the significant impact on joints and overall strength. The conversation highlights the philosophy of completing hard work before training camps to focus on specific fight preparation. Additionally, they explore how skill and strength play pivotal roles in athletic performance. 

• Balancing conditioning with strength training


• Training adaptations and their impact on joints and strength


• Philosophy and structure of training camps


• The interplay between skill and strength in athletic performance

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Lance Palmer is an accomplished American professional mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler. He is a four-time NCAA Division 1 All-American and was a dominant force in high school wrestling, securing four OHSAA state championships. Further cementing his legacy in the world of mixed martial arts, Palmer has twice claimed the title of PFL (Professional Fighters League) world champion.

00:00 Intro

00:20 Beginning Wrestling

05:50 Getting in St. Edwards High School

22:23 Introduction to Strength Training

32:22 What sets St. Edwards apart

40:07 Success at St. Edwards

49:07 Pinned

51:14 Wrestling Bears

1:03:50 Ohio State

1:08:28 Going From Highschool to College

1:27:28 Training what works for you

1:29:50 Combat Sports

1:39:58 Recruitment

1:47:02 Training Partners

1:50:10 Training at Westside

2:01:53 Outro