Does anyone know if fedor emelianenko did olympic weightlifting when he was younger or does it now?

Question

i know he rarely ever lifts now but has he when he was younger?

Answer 1

im told he doesnt lift weights at all actually.

Answer 2

He does lots of kettelbell training resistance band training , sledge hammer , and body weight exercises. But I think he is just that strong from years and years of body on body contact from grappling in sambo , and wrestling.

Answer 3

Most MMA fighters at one point or another incorporate some Olympic style lifts into their training regimen. But lifting for lifting's sake doesn't really make sense for MMA. The objectives for power lifters and fighters are completely different.