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title: "Functional Strength Training in Yelahanka & Amruthahalli | 1026 MMA"
description: "Train for strength and endurance at 1026 MMA Academy. We focus on compound movements, free weights, and functional strength training in Yelahanka and Amruthahalli."
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last_updated: 2025-09-02
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# Functional Strength and Conditioning

Tribe Verified · 2-hour intense sessions, Yelahanka & Amruthahalli.

By [1026 MMA Academy](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy) · Sessions at academies in Amruthahalli and Yelahanka · ₹3,000 per month (estimate)

Part of [Strength and Conditioning](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/gallery)

At 1026 MMA, we don't do easy. Our functional strength training uses compound movements to turn grit into real power. Whether you are aiming for the ring or just want to be stronger for life, this is where you build it.

## Photos and videos

- ![A member executes a deep squat inside the power rack, a core exercise in our program for building overall strength and leg power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9a4bf3e-87d0-490b-a006-d83c40f4dd8e)
- [Video: This montage showcases a variety of strength exercises performed by our members, including barbell deadlifts, dumbbell squats, and overhead presses, highlighting our focus on functional fitness for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e94da0c2-7ca7-4b42-95da-5efb1fe14ec8)
- [Video: Our members consistently hit new personal records. This video captures the energy of a deadlift session, with athletes of all levels lifting heavy and supporting one another.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/370dd412-7109-4724-bcbb-24f60898ad82)
- [Video: Proper deadlift form is crucial for building a strong posterior chain. Here, our members work on their technique with heavy barbells on our matted floors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9168db4-7a68-4a36-b754-91c6f0bf31db)
- [Video: A female member demonstrates a power clean, an explosive full-body movement that builds athletic power and coordination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5928dcd2-7862-4663-9498-ff2b4716947e)
- [Video: Squatting is a pillar of our strength program. This clip shows several members working on their squat form and depth in the squat rack.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e6c9130-5b27-46e7-9527-b4cafd6a7baa)
- [Video: Our strength sessions include a mix of barbell work and bodyweight exercises. This video shows members performing barbell rows and push-ups as part of a circuit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3488542-98d8-4872-95a5-df8b1c0c0597)
- [Video: Deadlifts are for everyone. This session shows members of different ages and experience levels working on their deadlift technique, building foundational strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e442e14b-6de9-4a1e-bb5f-a1f631fe4973)
- [Video: This clip highlights a typical strength circuit, including single-arm dumbbell presses for unilateral strength, Bulgarian split squats for leg power, and planking for core stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84564221-e290-4bea-bfe5-4cde9d273e1e)
- ![A group of our younger and adult members posing after a tough strength and conditioning session, with a barbell and weights in the foreground.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02d21964-dbf9-43ca-8290-2d63a9a91b37)
- [Video: Goblet squats with dumbbells are a great way to teach proper squat mechanics and build core strength, as demonstrated by our members here.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55c0f4af-3d56-4377-8a8f-403bea5706c5)
- [Video: We start them young. This video shows one of our youngest members learning foundational movements like dumbbell presses and box jumps alongside his older brother.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f90f58c6-9f12-4043-b5ee-ba5dd6af5f53)

## About Building Functional Strength

We keep it simple: no isolation machines, just squat racks, free weights, and 2-hour high-intensity sessions. You train barefoot on matted floors, and you will not be doing it alone—expect to hear 'Karo! Karo!' (Do it! Do it!) as you grind through the reps, with the whole squad pushing you to hit that new PR.

Our functional strength training is not about looking good in a mirror; it is about building raw, usable power. Whether you are prepping for a cage fight or just want to feel capable in your daily life, the focus here is on compound movements that recruit multiple muscle groups. We prioritize deadlifts, squats, and overhead presses because those are the lifts that build a foundation you can actually rely on.

### The 1026 Approach

*   **No Machines, Just Iron:** We skipped the isolation machines to focus on free weights. You use Olympic barbells, bumpers, and hex dumbbells to build stability and balance.
*   **High-Volume Conditioning:** You will not just be lifting heavy. We mix in battle ropes, plyometrics, and bodyweight circuits to keep your heart rate up and build endurance alongside strength.
*   **Extended Sessions:** Our batches run for 2 hours. That is intentional. It gives us time to warm up properly, perform technical lifts without rushing, and finish with a high-intensity circuit before a cool-down.
*   **Inclusive Intensity:** We have kids, adults, fighters, and hobbyists all training in the same space. If you are willing to put in the work, you are part of the family.

We operate out of Yelahanka and Amruthahalli, offering a non-AC, garage-style setup. It is sweat-heavy and focused. If you are looking for air conditioning and quiet, this is not it. If you want to sweat, learn proper form, and get stronger with a crew that actually yells your name when you struggle, you will fit right in.

## About 1026 MMA Academy

We are not a fancy gym; we are a fight family. I built this place to be a home where we push each other to be tougher, stronger, and more disciplined. If you want to train hard and celebrate every win with a crew that has your back, welcome to 1026.

[See all of 1026 MMA Academy's services](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy)

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- [Proven Results: Transformations & Testimonials](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/proven-results-transformations-testimonials)
- [High-Intensity Group Workouts](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/high-intensity-group-workouts)
- [Combat Drills & Sparring](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/combat-drills-sparring)
- [Training for All: Women & Kids in Action](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/training-for-all-women-kids-in-action)
- [Our Community: The 1026 Family](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/our-community-the-1026-family)
- [Warm-ups and Cool-downs](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/warm-ups-and-cool-downs)
- [Fun & Team Challenges](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/fun-team-challenges)

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- [MMA & Combat Sports Training](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/mma-combat-sports-training)
- [Kids Martial Arts Program](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/kids-martial-arts-program)

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## Guides

- [Personal trainers and group workouts](https://mytribe.in/guides/personal-trainers-and-group-workouts-in-bengaluru): What a month costs, what a group gives up, and how to check a trainer before they come home. About ₹12,000 a month for one to one three times a week at a studio.

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