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Mark Bell's Power Project

Strength Training For Grappling Athletes - Joshua Settlage || MBPP Ep. 1089

Jul 31, 2024
Joshua Settlage, the BJJ Strength Coach, joins Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza to dive into essential strength training for grappling athletes. They discuss innovative conditioning techniques and the importance of balancing skill development with athleticism. Joshua shares insights on overcoming mental hurdles during the blue belt journey and the significance of proper posture in training. The conversation also explores unique exercises for enhancing rotational strength, recovery strategies, and optimizing nutrition for peak performance in grappling.
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Quick takeaways

  • Novice grapplers should prioritize skill, tactics, and athleticism to maximize efficiency and performance during matches.
  • Key strength exercises like squats and deadlifts are essential for building functional strength specific to jiu-jitsu athletes.

Deep dives

Improving Athleticism in Jiu-Jitsu

To enhance athleticism, a novice grappler should focus on three key components: skill, tactics, and overall athleticism. Improvements in technical skills can significantly boost conditioning, as skilled grapplers use their energy more efficiently during matches. Additionally, understanding tactical decisions in grappling allows athletes to conserve energy and exert it where most necessary. Incorporating athleticism through structured training in the gym with controllable variables is essential for achieving specific outcomes.

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