ASC Episode 13: Strength training discussion with MMA fighter Tom Lawlor

UFC veteran and current PFL fighter Tom and I had a fantastic conversation on strength training, MMA, using social media, and kettlebell training.

What inspired Tom to want to train to be an MMA fighter
The ups and downs of UFC career and why he ultimately moved on
Where Tom is fighting now and what he wants to achieve at his last fight in 2021
Tom’s experience with the Westside training system and why it is misunderstood
The benefits of the Conjugate Method and utilizing similar but different exercises.
The benefits of the Snatch grip deadlift
What Tom experienced after working on the Jefferson deadlift
Why Tom utilized deficit deadlifts
Why Tom is a big fan of kettlebell training, in particular, the kettlebell snatch and TGU
What Tom plans to get into after his last MMA fight