Use kettlebells. Most of the mixed martial arts use kettlebell lifting because you get strength plus explosive strength plus control/movement. Bias against we

Use kettlebells. Most of the mixed martial arts use kettlebell lifting because you get strength plus explosive strength plus control/movement. Bias against weight-lifting is unfounded. Most other options do not provide the bone-strengthening that weight lifting does. In support of your point, however, there is also the joint stress of weights. Kettlebell lifting addresses this via static lifts and swings that strengthen the joints. You can also get a decent cardio benefit from fast-paced kettlebell swing movements.