Balancing Weight Training and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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If you'd like to integrate weights into your BJJ training or integrate BJJ into your weight training, this video covers the ins and outs of how to do so with the least interference and the most effect!

Dr. Mike Israetel is a sport scientist, competitive bodybuilder, and BJJ brown belt.

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0:00 intro
2:00 contents
4:30 tradeoffs and priorities general
7:33 specific priorities
10:37 universal optimization
12:13 finding MRV
18:19 session recommendations
33:28 daily structure
39:37 weekly structure
46:38 longer term priority phases
50:49 nutrition strategies
57:53 lifting for bjj performance
1:01:20 BJJ training that minimizes lifting impact
1:12:02 closing thoughts

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Purchase Weight Training For Grappling by Michael Israetel-

[slr]

Holy shit, it's so weird going back to old videos. Mike actually seems nervous and has a "professional" voice

[thinnedpaints]

It would be really cool to see Mike re-visit this topic and make an updated version of this.

[ibrahimtastekin]

It's so sad when people who deserve the biggest platforms have to take a backseat to bullshitter's.
You should have a much bigger audience Mike. I hope you get it one day.

[Beansicus]

A reboot of this video with more of the modern information would be frickin CRACKED I just took up Muay Thai and I can't figure out how to stay big and strong and also fit into my weight class and all that

[sanbeats]

Dude, THANK YOU. If this information was $15 online, I'd be psyched, but you gave it out for free. Im beyond appreciative of this, best of luck in all your endeavors

[jordanholcombe]

never before have I heard content like this from someone with thorough credentials in both strength training and bJJ. this is phenomenal thanks Mike!

[Nemesis]

Dr. Mike should start recording bed time stories about weightlifting.

[smugcat]

Thought it might be easier if you could easily find what part of this talk you want to watch for later reference, so heres timestamps

0:00 intro
2:00 contents
4:30 tradeoffs and priorities general
7:33 specific priorities
10:37 universal optimization
12:13 finding MRV
18:19 session recommendations
33:28 daily structure
39:37 weekly structure
46:38 longer term priority phases
50:49 nutrition strategies
57:53 lifting for bjj performance
1:01:20 BJJ training that minimizes lifting impact
1:12:02 closing thoughts

[FreshWaterWindsurfer]

I don't do BJJ, but I'm trying to balance rock climbing and bodybuilding. I substituted the word "BJJ" and replaced with "rock climbing" and this video was spot on. Thank you!

[sanchezbjj]

I really enjoyed this video. I have lifted and living the bodybuilding lifestyle for almost 18 years. I have just began my BJJ journey at 41. At this point I’ve managed my schedule where I am lifting 4 days a week, BJJ training 2 days a week and 1 day where I completely just rest and recover. I feel like I’m a (C). I truly enjoy both activities.

[pchiethegreat]

This is the most detailed breakdown of BJJ in relation to weight training I’ve seen, and as someone who loves both, but is looking to prioritise BJJ but still lift weights, this lecture is everthing I need.

Thank you, Dr.

[joewwright]

5 minutes in and have subscribed already, just on the basis of how articulate you are. Everything you say is perfectly clear without being oversimplified - a rare skill.

[hopefulbloom]

Lifting Exercises for BJJ (sports/athletes in general too):
Back/Front Squats, Deficit DLs, SLDL, Pullups, Rows, Bench Presses, Overhead Presses, Pulls, Mid-Thigh Pulls, Weightlifting Derivatives, Hang Cleans, Push Presses\

In the 4-8 rep range.

[dylanfirth]

First I used your advice on volume and accumulated some mass. I signed up for my first bjj tournament a few days ago and now I find this video. You are a prophet of human performance my friend.

[g.]

Actually glad I found this just now, I've been trying to figure out my training and my mma for a few months now.

[stevefirstofmay]

Having spent decades training weights, running, karate, I think this man's knowledge and delivery is superb.

[Kirbylover]

I cannot belive that this information is free. Thank you mike, this is outstanding!

[LukeThomas]

I've been struggling with this for a while. This is SO helpful!

[whiskbiscuit]

When I initially started bjj I tried to also lift hard 5-6 days a week. I ended up getting injured twice in a 3 yr period, and with no health insurance had to really take a closer look at what I was doing as my own sc coach, pt, and nutritionist. Resources like this have helped me be able to do that and I hope to be back on the mats soon, thank you!