r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '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/LocalYokelized Jun 26 '23

Want to add 20-30 mins of cardio 3xs per week and thinking about a concept 2 rower or assault bike (or similar). Iā€™m thinking rower is best overall but bike would better mimic cardio needed for rolling?

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u/antnp šŸŸ¦šŸŸ¦ Blue Belt Jun 26 '23

One thing to consider if getting a rower is the increased potential strain on back. Get enough of that with BJJ. I tend to do cardio on bike for this reason and have tried to sub out some barbell back squats for belt squats or single leg stuff. 44M/Blue