Grapplers! I need a good weight lifting routine!

[BigBunnyRabbit]

Just started BJJ and I have had some good results at rolling in class so far. I want to be better and I think what has helped me so far is that I am stronger that everyone there and I am looking to start weight training to get stronger and for conditioning. Anyone know of a routine FOR grapplers?

I know, I know, I'm not putting to much stock in power but I am also learning the skill of BJJ. Get both and put them together........

[Maxetai]

Look here: http://www.precisiontraining.com/index.cfm

and here: http://www.trainforstrength.com

and here: http://www.mikemahler.com

and here: http://www.hardgainer.com

[pstevens]

Originally Posted by BigBunnyRabbit

Just started BJJ and I have had some good results at rolling in class so far. I want to be better and I think what has helped me so far is that I am stronger that everyone there and I am looking to start weight training to get stronger and for conditioning. Anyone know of a routine FOR grapplers?

I know, I know, I'm not putting to much stock in power but I am also learning the skill of BJJ. Get both and put them together........

You know when I started BJJ years ago, I was easily the strongest beginner in class... I was submitting guys left and right using my brute strength. However, it was really a hindrance, since I wasn't learning how to control my opponent correctly. The acme of BJJ is to be able to control your opponent with minimal strength with body positioning and leverage.

When I finally realized my faults, I began to train specific. Weight training is fine, but it's not specific to BJJ or fighting, unless you intend to bench press someone. For this reason, boxers and professional fighters spend much of their time on the heavy bag, speed bag or conditioning.

In BJJ, it's a different kind of conditioning... A person can run 10 miles each morning and his energy will still deplete quickly on the mat, unless he trains correctly. Good exercises involve the entire body and lots of endurance.

[Thai Bri]

Ridiculous as it sounds (it certainly used too to me), get yourself a Fitball (Swissball). These things are awesome. The key factor they give that is NOT avaiable from weights is that all your stabilising muscles, including your torso, work like mad together. Just like in grappling.

Imagine kneeling down, placing your hands on a setee or chair, with your body at about 45 degrees. The press up movement is as easy as pie.

Now replace the furniture with a Fitball. It is hell on earth.

But, of course, like the man said..... it is skill that you need even more than strength.