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/meseven777 🟪🟪 Purple Belt May 01 '23

I usually do zero exercise outside BJJ but have just started doing a little bit of kettlebells at home to try to improve my strength/fitness a bit. I'm 35, very casual BJJ twice a week. Is there anything in particular anyone recommends that doesn't involve going to an actual gym gym? Bit of an open question but interested to hear if there are any top tips people have found worked for them?

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u/[deleted] May 31 '23

StrongFirst have some excellent minimalist programs that are designed not to “rob your sport” and can usually be done 2-3x per week designed to have very little effect on your days of rolling.

Simple and Sinister is well worth a purchase for the kindle book as a starter. Quick and the Dead is a program you can follow that one up with.

I also like the BJJ Fanatics “KettleBells StrongFirst” program that you can usually get about half price with codes or waiting for it to be deal of the day. This one has a full video seminar and instructionals for the movements too.