Is strength training for Jiu-Jitsu really that important? Well, before I answer the question, there’s a VERY common mindset in the BJJ world––leverage and technique are king and “Jiu-Jitsu was created for the little guy”.Well, those are half truths…. Yes, Jiu-Jitsu is about leverage…. Yes, it’s about technique over brute strength.It’s a true statement if […]
Continue readingI’m excited to share today’s snatch workout with you. This is the new program I’ll be going into myself. I call it the SAH Hypertrophy (fancy name for muscle building) Plan. It’s a “serial-circuit” protocol. Meaning … you’ll be performing two exercises (snatch and push-up) in a “circuit”. Each exercise will be broken down into a “series”.What’s a […]
Continue readingIt’s been a while since I’ve posted a workout here on the Ol’ blog. But I think this one will help address “several things”. In today’s post I’m gonna show you how to leverage “asymmetrical bells” for a great workout sesh. I’ve had several readers and customers reach out to me after purchasing (or downloading) one […]
Continue readingCalling ALL BJJ men, husbands, and dads — in today’s post I’m gonna give you a peak behind the scenes of how to stay in “Jiu-Jitsu shape” even when you can’t make it to the mat 3-4 (who am I kidding, you’re addicted and want to train EVERY DAY) days a week. For the past 4 […]
Continue readingI’ve said the double kettlebell clean and press (and it’s variations) is pound for pound the best exercise on the planet for BJJ, and it is! But today […]
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