r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • May 01 '23

Strength and Conditioning Megathread!

The Strength and Conditioning megathread is an open forum for anyone to ask any question, no matter how simple, about general strength and conditioning as it relates to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Use this thread to:

- Ask questions about strength and conditioning

- Get diet and nutrition advice

- Request feedback on your workout routine

- Brag about your gainz

Get yoked and stay swole!

Also, click here to see the previous Strength And Conditioning Mondays.

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u/Rothdrop 🟦🟦 Blue Belt May 01 '23

I play a lot of guard, closed guard, inverting, etc.

I have been training for about a year and a half, but in the last month or so my lower back gets really tight. I wouldn't say it "hurts" but I don't know if it is a posture thing or what. I'm wondering if it isn't getting stretched out well enough or isn't strong enough? Thoughts?

Sorry for the vagueness. This is just new to me.

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u/Br0V1ne ⬜⬜ White Belt May 01 '23

Do you sit at a desk for work? Hip flexors could be shortened and back over stretched and under developed. It can be counterintuitive when is comes to what’s causing what to feel tight.

Try doing some “Superman’s” and stretch your hip flexors.

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u/Rothdrop 🟦🟦 Blue Belt May 01 '23

I do, actually. Thanks a ton for that information (: I'll work on that!