Choosing the Right Wrestling Shoes: Support, Speed & Style

QuestionHello Mr. Friedl, can you give me pointers on how to pick out the best wrestling shoes? I find it had to balance support and speed. If you would, g

Starting a Wrestling Career in South Africa: A Guide for Aspiring Athletes

QuestionI am 20 and have been watching wrestling for the past 11 years I never miss an event. I live in South Africa I am a white male 90 kg. I have been b

Strength Training for Wrestling: Exercises & Tips

Questionhi i would like to know any llifts or workouts to increase my wrestling stregth and neck stregth also what state do u wrestle in and are you nation

High School Wrestling Transition: Strength, Skill & Weight Management

QuestionIs there a big difference between middle school and high school wrestling? I know some moves dont work as well, like the head and arm(headlock hip

Starting Wrestling: A Guide for Beginners (Strength & Basics)

QuestionQUESTION: Hi. my name is aaron. i am 16 and weigh 60kg. i am 5 foot 8 in. i bench 185; clean 225, squat 320. i am quite strong for my size. stronge

How to Gain Weight Healthily: Tips & Calorie-Dense Foods

QuestionQUESTION: hi. im about 135 pounds and 5foot 8. i am currently trying to gain weight. i have been counting calories to do so. i consume about 3,500

Strength & Conditioning Program for Young Wrestlers - Build Power & Performance

QuestionMy 16 y/o son had no prior experience but decided in Frosh yr he wanted to wrestle. Good 1st season record, however no off-season training.  S

Mental Preparation for Wrestling Competitions: A Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionHi Anthony I have a son of 10 years old.  He is busy training very hard for the South African Wrestling Championship.  I would like to k

Remember 'Yoshi' Wrestling Game? Find the Rules & History

QuestionHi- Im trying to track down a game that my jr. high wrestling coach (this was a long time ago)used to have us play on rainy days.  He called

Should I Join the Wrestling Team? A Senior's Strength Assessment

QuestionQUESTION: im about to be a senior at my school, i havent done any sports at all but i want to get into my schools wrestling team but im am not sure

Learn Freestyle Wrestling as an Adult in Virginia: Clubs & Resources

QuestionA person wrote earlier on this site wanting to know if you could learn to freestyle wrestling as an adult with little to no experience. He currentl

How to Become a WWE Wrestler: A Realistic Path

Questionim a freshman in highschool and im going to wrestle. but i want to know what i have to do to join the wwe. AnswerWell, I try not to answer WWE que

Aspiring WWE Superstar: A Guide for Female Wrestlers

Questionhey I am a girl in 10th grade that is obsessed with the wwe. I have been watching since i was 4 or 5. I wanted to know how i could become a diva in

Improve Wrestling Technique: Camps & Training in Orange County

QuestionWell last year i was a freshman and i started at 189 then cut to 171, my record was 24-4 overall 16 pins 2 tech, i wrestled mostly at j.v./frosh a

Maintaining Aerobic Fitness for Wrestling: Training Strategies

QuestionIve been running xc to get in shape for wrestling season this year. I average close to 50 miles a week, as well as lifing regularly. The season is

Catching Up in Wrestling After a Break: A Realistic Timeline

QuestionIve wrestled a total of 4 years but since then i took off 2 years. How hard will it be to catch up? Im kind of a natural wrestler. AnswerIt will b

Mastering the High Crotch: Techniques & Angle Optimization

QuestionHey Mr. Friedl, Im wondering if you can give me some pointers on a high crotch. I can hit them from a duck-under pretty well. I can get in tight fr

Identifying Potential in Young Athletes: Is Your Child a Star in the Making?

QuestionI have a son who is 10 years old, and this is his 1st year.  He is small, strong and quick.  He is loving it.  How can you tell if y

Weightlifting for Teens: Safe & Effective Guidelines

QuestionIm 12 y/o and weigh 190 lbs. i wondered how much i should lift and what i should do when i do lift. Answerlifting weights at your ages is tricky.

Meditation Techniques for Wrestlers: Enhance Focus and Performance

QuestionHi my name is Adam I have been wrestling for about 6 years but I still have the same problem I dont know how to meditate well enough of focus well