JayNBJJ
Level 4 Valued Member
Hello, new to the forum and big fan of Strongfirst and Pavel. I am 47, have been strength training (with great success) for a year, and I am also a BJJ/Grappling practitioner. I am competing in BJJ at the end of August and feel that I need to improve my cardio/endurance. Currently I follow a strength program largely based on Pavel's 80/20 article which focuses on 5x5 training for the main lifts - Deadlift, Squat and Bench press. I also added in some TGU and Swings - and maybe a curl or two -I admit I am ashamed that I went against what Faleev/Pavel stated in the article but my wife demands the hotness so I try to comply...my question is this, is S&S three days a week (I know it is meant to be done daily but I train BJJ three days a week on top of 4 days per week 80/20 5x5 program) a good addition with the goal of shedding fat and improving endurance/cardio? And can it be done on the same day immediately following my 5x5 training (typically only do one major lift per workout)?? Is this too much?? Are there other recommendations for improving endurance/cardio?? I have searched the forums and hope someone can provide me with some specific feedback on combining strength and endurance training back to back on the same day. Even if the feedback is don't do it and stick with the 5x5 and train BJJ 6 days a week to improve your endurance. Thank you for your time.