Mark Bell's Power Project EP 537 - Black Belt Slayer Nick Rodriguez: How Lifting Is Essential For BJJ
Jun 16, 2021
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Nick's Lifting Origin Story
- Nick Rodriguez started lifting in 2014, approaching it like a bodybuilder to gain size and strength after high school wrestling.
- He prioritized building strength and eating like a bodybuilder to overcome feeling weaker than opponents.
Protein Intake for Muscle Growth
- Eat at least your bodyweight in protein daily to maximize muscle growth from training.
- Consistent eating and lifting improve mobility and explosiveness in grappling for bigger athletes.
Rapid ADCC Success Strategy
- Nick won the ADCC trials within 9 months of jiu-jitsu, using wrestling and anti-jiu-jitsu to control matches.
- He stayed on top and avoided submissions, leveraging athleticism with improving technique.