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Nov 2024
34m 22s

_____ Is Better Than Bench Press?!

JT & Joey
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Do you barbell bench to get stronger for jiu jitsu? We are NOT saying the bench is a bad exercise, as there are no such thing. BUT, there are other chest exercises that may prove better and safer for jiu jitsu players. Tune in here for the best chest exercises for BJJ. Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof ... Show More
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