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Jan 2024
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Squats for Better BJJ: The Best way to s...

JT & Joey
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Do You Squat ? If you do what is the best version for BJJ? If you don't have squats in your workout diet you are missing out! Whether you like to pass guard and play on top or Pull guard and invert having stronger legs will help. JT & Joey analyse one of the most important lifts in the strength game, breaking down the many variations and what will help y ... Show More
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