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Jul 2024
36m 6s

Is Grappling Killing Your Muscle Gains?

JT & Joey
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Do you struggle to gain muscle? Are you eating enough to support muscle growth? Doing BJJ burns a tonne of calories and this is can be hard to quantify if you are not rolling in some type of wearable or exercise tracker. But the simplest way to overcome the calorie deficit that Jiu-Jitsu creates is to get your food intake right- specifically Protein! Snacks, food prep and easy meals are key to your muscle gain success. You might be doing the lifting and rolling but the nutrition piece is the key to your success. How much protein do you need? Should you eat carbs? How about if you are vegetarian or vegan? Another underestimated element cornerstone of muscle gain id accountability and the boys unpack how you can depend on something other than your self to help keep you on track when the pursuit of BJJ can tear down your hard earned gains.

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