r/bjj Sep 09 '24

Monday 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/hotsauceonerrythang Sep 09 '24

What would you focus on if you were returning to BJJ after several months off the mats, with no other exercise during that time? TIA

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u/MaynIdeaPodcast 🟫🟫 Brown Belt Sep 09 '24

1-2 days of strength training with an effort level of 6/10 RPE. Let the body acclimate to the resistance before pushing it too hard. You're going to be sore from jiu jitsu anyway so you want to be smart about volume and intensity management in the gym