Conjugate System for BJJ: Build Strength, Speed, Endurance | Settlage Strength Podcast - EP. 17

Still running a random bodybuilding split you found on Reddit? You’re leaving strength and athleticism on the table. In this episode, I break down how to use the Conjugate Method to get brutally strong, explosive, and well-conditioned for Jiu Jitsu.

You’ll learn how to organize your training week, rotate exercises strategically, and avoid the most common mistakes grapplers make when trying to lift for performance.

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0:00 - Introduction to Conjugate Training
6:00 - How Conjugate Training Boosts Your Athletic Skills
8:00 - The Importance of Balancing Strength and Explosiveness
12:00 - Max Effort Method: Lift Heavy to Get Stronger
14:00 - Why Heavy Lifting Builds Muscle Coordination
18:00 - Dynamic Effort Method: Train for Speed and Power
20:00 - Using Explosive Movements to Improve Your BJJ
23:00 - Repetition Effort Method: Building Your Endurance
31:00 - Creating a Balanced BJJ Strength Training Plan
36:00 - When to Do Max Effort Lower Body Workouts
41:00 - Tips for Choosing Secondary Movements
45:00 - Building Upper Body Strength with Compound Lifts
52:00 - Starting Your 4-Day Conjugate Training Split
55:00 - How to Do a 3-Day Condensed Conjugate Workout
1:01:00 - Beginner's Guide to Max and Dynamic Effort Days
1:06:00 - How Conjugate Training Fits BJJ Training Phases
1:12:00 - Why You Should Rotate Your Exercises
1:13:00 - Using Kettlebells and Sandbags in Training
1:17:00 - Recovery Tips to Maximize Your Progress
1:19:00 - How Sleep Can Improve Your Training Results
1:22:00 - Are Olympic Lifts Right for Grapplers?
1:24:00 - Benefits of Olympic Lifts for Explosiveness
1:28:00 - Balancing Heavy Lifting and Recovery
1:32:00 - Listen to Your Body: The Key to Avoiding Injury
1:34:00 - Final Thoughts on Strength Training for Grapplers