Advanced Strength for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The Performance Ranch

Combat Sports, Strength & Conditioning, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Martial Arts
Coach
Craig Ansbach

The Grappler's Strength Program is a 6 week program is designed to create strength that transfers to the mats for any and all grappler's.

Weather you are a wrestler, judo player, or a gi/nogi grappler you will need some level of strength to be competitive in the training room and in competition. While technique still wins matches on the mats, being a strong grappler allows you to express your technique more effectively and help reduce the risk of injuries. This program will focus on building strength in all the major movement patters such as squatting, hinging, pulling and pushing with the upper body and having a stable core.

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Fundamentals First
Our programs are built with simplicity and fundamentals in mind. Every PR Program is designed with translation to sport as our focus. Our exercise selection and order it is performed will help you excel in your sport and minimize your injury risk.
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Move Well. Move Often.
You can work on your performance every day, but as an athlete, you need to spend time getting quality recovery in. Our programs will show you how to take care of your body outside the gym to help you recover, move well, and move often.
Features
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Programming 7 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Dumbbells, Medicine Ball and Barbell
Recommended
Kettlebell, Trap Bar, Sandbag
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

Prep

A

Grappler Warm Up

1. Soft Tissue/Foam Roll -quads, adductors, performs, lats X 30 seconds 2. Activation -Quadruped Series X 5 3.Dynamic Stretching -Knee hug, leg cradles, toe touches, quad stretch, worlds greatest stretch, inchworms X 5 4.Neural Prep -Base Pogos X 5 seconds

B1

Medicine Ball Slam

3 x 10

B2

Counter-Movement Jump

3 x 6

C1

Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull

3 x 6 @ 3

C2

TRX Row

3 x 10 @ 3

C3

Low Plank

3 x 0:30

D1

Bench Single Leg Hip Bridge

3 x 6 @ 5

D2

KB 1/2 Kneeling Overhead Press

3 x 6

D3

Farmer Carry

3 x 0:30

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

Prep

A

Grappler Warm Up

1. Soft Tissue/Foam Roll -quads, adductors, performs, lats X 30 seconds 2. Activation -Quadruped Series X 5 3.Dynamic Stretching -Knee hug, leg cradles, toe touches, quad stretch, worlds greatest stretch, inchworms X 5 4.Neural Prep -Base Pogos X 5 seconds

B1

Lateral Counter-Movement Hurdle Jump

3 x 3

B2

Side Plank

3 x 0:20

C1

Isometric Goblet Squat Hold

3 x 6

C2

Isometric Pull Up Hold

3 x 6 @ 3

C3

Half-Kneeling Anti-Rotation Press Out

3 x 8

D1

Isometric Split Squat hold

3 x 6

D2

Dumbbell Bench Chest Press

3 x 6

D3

Dead Bug

3 x 10

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

Prep

A

Grappler Warm Up

1. Soft Tissue/Foam Roll -quads, adductors, performs, lats X 30 seconds 2. Activation -Quadruped Series X 5 3.Dynamic Stretching -Knee hug, leg cradles, toe touches, quad stretch, worlds greatest stretch, inchworms X 5 4.Neural Prep -Base Pogos X 5 seconds

B

Kettlebell Half Get Up

3 x 4

C1

Kettlebell Split Stance Deadlift

3 x 6

C2

Band Single Arm Row - Split Stance

3 x 6

C3

Kettlebell Suitcase Carry

3 x 0:30

D1

Lateral Lunge

3 x 6

D2

Dumbbell Floor Press with Hip Bridge

3 x 6

D3

Plank Shoulder Taps

3 x 10

Coach
coach-avatar Craig Ansbach

Craig was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. He holds a master's degree in Sports Administration from the University of NM. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Craig is a lifetime student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is currently a black belt under the Gracie Barra System. Craig enjoys coaching athletes and people of all ages and help them achieve their individual goals.

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verified-athlete-avatar Dan Argueta

Pro MMA Athlete/D2 Wrestler

Verified Athlete

"The Performance Ranch has had me on the Grappling Strength Training program for a few years now, and I’d have to say it has kept me prepared for all of my martial arts training & competitions since. On top of keeping me efficient when I’m in the gym they also keep me at tip top shape when I’m on the go using the Train Heroic app. At the touch of a button I can be put through an assisted training program to keep my performance in check!"

verified-athlete-avatar Robert "Zaza" Zarate

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Balck Belt

Verified Athlete

"Performance Ranch has provided me with excellent strength and conditioning programming for my jiu jitsu. Their reliable one-on-one guidance has equipped me with the kind of strength and cardio I need to grapple at my full potential. On top of that, they always prioritize my primary sport by making sure my body is feeling good and staying in one piece, while continuing to push it to its maximum capacity."

Advanced Strength for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu