[TheAth-ah-lete]

Kinda offtopic, but I am trying to put myself in your shoes. I am 6'0" and currently 220lbs., but my weight fluctuates between here and 190 (while still wearing the same clothes too. Weird huh?). Anyways, I've never been a small guy, in fact I used to be a fat 250, and while I HATE being fat, I've always felt like I would hate to be small even more.

My girlfriend is the same height and weight as you and she's a stick. Regardless of doing BJJ or not, do you not have any problem with being that skinny? I'm not trying to be rude here at all, but am seriously wondering.

p.s. In answer to your question I believe EVERYONE should have a routine excercise program that involves strength training, conditioning, and flexibility. The S&P FAQ is a good place to start, then move onto the Diet and Nutrition FAQ. Can't go wrong there.

[saulino1]

Very true. Just do it!

[Rippetoe Lifter]

monday- squats, benchpress, powerclean
wednesday- squats, deadlift, standing overhead press
friday- squats, benchpress, powerclean

AND DRINK MILK AND EAT!!!!!!!!!

[anton]

Here is an article that i have gotten alot out of. Its written by Robb Wolf of Norcal Strength and Conditioning.

http://www.roydeanacademy.com/downlo...ummer_2007.pdf

He outlines a simple lower body, push, and pull routine for grappling. He likes deadlifts, pull ups/rope climbs, and weighted dips. Though one could sub in other appropriate exercises.


Anton

[saulino1]

Strength is important.

[Rippetoe Lifter]

Originally Posted by Prokofievian

I absolutely believe that doing some max strength training, and some strength conditioning will help your BJJ trumendously.

Focus on the compound movements, deadlifts, squats, bench, pullup, bent-over-rows standing overhead press, dips, etc. If you go to the S&P forum, and you read the faq, there's enough information in there, with enough links to information and programs, for you to build yourself damn near any kind of strenght training regime that you could need.

If you've never trained weights or are coming off of a considerable layoff, you need to ease into weight training. I would suggest doing a GPP program for 4-6 weeks before you start any heavy lifting. If you're a beginner, a GPP program will see you have good increases in strength, and in endurance.

When you've completed that GPP program, you must note that it is time to switch gears on your program. A good program for strength can be found at StrongLifts 5×5 Beginner Strength Training Program | StrongLifts.com .

Anyways, happy researching.

i just took a look at that link you posted that is an excellent program

[Cash Bill 52]

My main instructor right now is 5'4" and about 130 lbs. He doesn't workout with weights, stretch or do any particular exercise program besides jiu jitsu. He is also a black belt Mundial Champion.

I'm 6'1" and 210 lbs and am considered a strong guy at my school.

My instructor feels much stronger and heavier than me when I train with him. Heavy like a spike nailing me to the mat.

Strength is certainly a part of this game. I think natural body movements like walking, hiking, running, sprinting, jumping, rolling, climbing, swimming, and lifting things will help you find your right jiu jitsu body.

Of course I would have to know much more about you to give you any real advice.

Crosstrain to have the skills like a free runner parkour guy...

YouTube - free running



I'm sure weightlifting can be helpful. However, strength is multi-dimensional.

[aries]

I watched a good training seminar video by Josh Barnett. He mentions that strength is very important and that he hits all move with full strength. It goes without saying that with the same skill, the stronger guy always wins.

[Cash Bill 52]

Originally Posted by aries

It goes without saying that with the same skill, the stronger guy always wins.

QFT

[wOg]

There is a lot that strength will do. But there is a lot that strength WON'T do.

I'd almost argue that if strength training improves your grappling "tremendously" then something is probably wrong with your development as a grappler.