For most people, they won’t build strength & power

This looks really weird, I know….but read on for an amazing exercise to work the under trained transverse abdominis. Critical for spinal stability and hip & lower back function. @jack_jitsu @paulbjdo .
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The key to this exercise is to NOT create tension in the outer abdominals.
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Place a small weight of 5-10lbs just above the belly button. Then, by breathing from the diaphragm AND relaxing the outer abdominals, DO NOT ALLOW THE WEIGHT TO DROP.
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This exercise is easy if you tense up the outer core, but incredibly challenging when done correctly. After 30s or so, you’ll feel your ‘inner’ core shaking.
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Activation of the transverse abdominis is key in providing stability and a solid foundation for the spine and hips. When it’s not activated, the prime mover muscles try to also act as stabilisers, which over time can cause a whole host of problems.
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Invest the time to get this exercise right!! .
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Transform how you move on the mat. gym Ball Movements for BJJ, link in bio.

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FINALLY, IT’S HERE! Transform how you move on the mat in minutes per week.
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You may have noticed I’ve been quiet on the podcast and IG front as of late. That’s because I’ve been working on this program that is now ready…
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The Gym Ball for BJJ program!
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Much more to follow, but for now, hit the link in my bio and review some of the great testimonials.
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@bambastickoji @chucksbullyz_bjj
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Wanted to leave this thought with you today. @matakasbjj Right up your street
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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Been really enjoying this exercise to build stability (and ROM) through the thoracic spine and shoulders. Great first thing in the morning.
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Slow and smooth is key here, control over speed. Try and keep a long spine throughout and minimise movement in the limbs that are not active.
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When doing it weighted, keep it super light. It’s not about lifting a heavy weight, just enough for the shoulders to stabilise against.
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@weizart @jack_jitsu .
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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If you train BJJ, you may think you’ve done this (or similar) 1,000 times. But this is different.
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The difference with this bridge is that there when I move my legs, there is next to no movement in the rest of my body. The hips need to remain completely still, no rotation.
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The spine also stays long and neutral and there is not over extension of the hips.
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This places the focus on the deep stabilising muscles of the hips and core, rather than the prime movers as you’ll see in so many other bridge variations.
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Work the deep stabilising muscles can play a HUGE role in over coming so many common hip and lower back problems.
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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Coffee was pretty strong this morning ?
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Flowing between a few moves the other day……focusing on switching the hips and quickly reapplying pressure with the hips.
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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This is harder than it looks, so please be safe when trying this out. Do it on a soft surface PLEASE! Great way to work balance and stability. @ajjenkins22 @paulbjdo .
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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Work has been getting in the way of training. Sound familiar!?!? F*ck you work!
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I’ve only been able to hit 3 BJJ sessions a week the last few weeks, but I’ve been supplementing that with sessions playing on the gym ball.
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Nothing can replace live BJJ training, but I believe using a gym ball is one of the best ways to develop BJJ specific movement when you can’t make class.
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VERY SOON I’ll have a 4 week program that will teach how to use a gym ball to transform your movements. Taking longer than expected, but I’m hoping it’ll out by July!!
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@progressjj for the gear! @paulbjdo .
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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A little teaser of the upcoming program I’ll be releasing, Gymball Movements for BJJ. Tag some friends below so they can follow and know when the program is released and when the free videos@are ready. @bambastickoji @paulbjdo .
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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Achieving 73% blood oxygen saturation (normal is ~95%) using the highly recommend @oxygenadvantage techniques .
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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Links between grips and shoulders. Make sure to work shoulder stability for better grips, and grips for better rotator cuff function. .
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Came across two interesting studies recently. 1) Effects of shoulder girdle dynamic stabilization exercise on hand muscle strength. A Kobesova et al 2015. 2) Do changes in hand grip strength correlate with shoulder rotator cuff function? I Horsley et al 2016.
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Study 1 found, vs a control group, participants who used Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation for the shoulder girdle five times per week, showed signifciant improvements in grip strength. Study 2 found, a strong correlation between grip strength and lateral rotator strength. @paulbjdo .
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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Slow down to speed up.
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There are many reasons to slow down your movement training, here are just two.
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1. Slowing down makes you hyper aware of your movement and this increased body awareness will make you more efficient and effective on the mat……particularly a focus on your breathing!
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2. When we slow down we are forced to rely less on the prime mover (superficial) muscles and bring into play the deeper stabilising muscles, that are often in many people, not firing effectively and the cause of many physical problems – been doing lots of work behind the scenes on this! More to come.
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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1st ever attempt trying to close an @ironmind Captain Of Crush #3. I’ve done no gripper training (with the exception of the last couple of days) for over a year. .
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Given how much I’ve heard about the C.O.C. #3 (it’s the first certification level) I was pretty pleased I could close it partially. It feels achievable with the right training.
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Lastly, while anything that makes your grips stronger, will have some cross over to BJJ, I’m not convinced a crushing grip is that necessary for BJJ. View the video in my bio for areas that are essential.
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Ultimate guide to grip strength for BJJ, link in bio.

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