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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 58 MIN

Bodybuilding Training vs BJJ: Does It Help Your Grappling?

from Settlage Strength · host Coach J

There is a ton of misinformation and BS in the Jiu Jitsu community when it comes to BODYBUILDING training. In today's podcast, I bust the top #7 myths about bodybuilding for Jiu Jitsu and how it can actually help ENHANCE your grappling athleticism!Want to kickstart your grappling athleticism in just 30 days? Get access to our FREE training course, "GRAPPLER ACCELERATOR"! It comes with everything you need to get started on...✔︎ building brutal grappling strength✔︎ packing on slabs of muscle✔︎ improving your conditioningDownload it for FREE ➤ www.thestrengthmatrix.com/grappler0:00 Introduction2:10 Debunking the Speed Myth: Bodybuilding Doesn’t Slow You Down!6:18 Best Training Techniques: Mix Isolation and Compound Exercises8:20 Complementing Strength: How Bodybuilding Boosts Jiu-Jitsu Skills12:33 Energy Management: Avoid Burnout When Training14:36 Recovery Tips: Balancing Bodybuilding and Jiu-Jitsu18:27 Muscle Endurance: How Bodybuilding Helps Grappling20:15 Mat Strength: Big Muscles Aren't Everything23:35 Strength Potential: Why Size Matters in Grappling25:19 Cutting Body Fat: The Ideal Percentages for Performance28:54 Strength Training Benefits: Boost Your Jiu-Jitsu30:36 Mobility Matters: Bodybuilding for Greater Flexibility34:21 Skills from Bodybuilding that Help Jiu-Jitsu Performance36:11 Muscle Awareness: How Bodybuilding Improves Grappling39:50 Developing Kinesthetic Awareness Through Bodybuilding45:10 Integrate Techniques: Strength Training Strategies for Grapplers46:56 Training Open-Mindedness: Learn New Techniques Today!50:39 Training Strategies: Balancing Bodybuilding with Jiu-Jitsu52:32 Optimal Bodybuilding Training for Fighters Revealed56:00 Improve Performance: How Compound Exercises Make a Difference

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