Settlage Strength

How strong is strong enough for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

In this episode of the Settlage Strength Podcast, Coach J breaks down the exact strength standards every serious grappler should aim for. Whether you're new to the gym or smashing big numbers on the barbell, this episode will help you find your weak points—and fix them.

You’ll learn:

✔︎ The 3 bodyweight strength tests every grappler must pass

✔︎ The barbell standards for squat, deadlift, bench, and overhead press

✔︎ Why strength is the foundation of durability and performance in BJJ

✔︎ Proven methods to build your pull-ups, dips, and Nordic curls

✔︎ How to program your strength work if you actually want it to transfer to the mat

💪 If you train hard but still feel like you're getting tossed around on the mat, this episode is for you.

🔥 Download the FREE Grappler Accelerator Program

A complete 4-week training plan to kickstart your grappling athleticism:

👉 https://www.thestrengthmatrix.com/grappler

I (Coach J) answer YOUR QUESTIONS in this bonus episode of the Settlage Strength Podcast!

👇 Get the FREE Grappler Accelerator program:https://thestrengthmatrix.com/grappler

Most grapplers train hard—but still feel weak, tired, or injured. Why?

In this episode, I break down the 6 principles of strength training every grappler needs to follow to get brutally strong, pack on slabs of muscle, and feel great on the mats.

You’ll learn:

✔︎ How to train for grappling (not just random workouts)

✔︎ How to get stronger without burning out

✔︎ Why most BJJ strength programs don’t work

✔︎ How to fix your training and start making real gains

This is the exact system I use to help athletes LIFT HEAVY & ROLL HARD!

👇 Get the FREE Grappler Accelerator program:

https://thestrengthmatrix.com/grappler

If you train BJJ but still feel weak, slow, or always sore… THIS episode is for you. Coach J breaks down 5 common mistakes grapplers make in the gym that destroy your progress and make you more likely to get hurt.You’ll learn:⚠️ Why chasing soreness is slowing you down⚠️ What happens when you train like a bodybuilder instead of a grappler⚠️ How skipping warm-ups is wrecking your body⚠️ Why Reddit rehab advice is trash⚠️ The real cost of following random workouts with no plan👉 Fix these mistakes = feel stronger, faster, and more dangerous on the mat.💪 Want to train smarter? Download the FREE Grappler Accelerator program here:https://thestrengthmatrix.com/grappler

Kickstart your grappling athleticism in 30 days with the Grappler Accelerator program! Click HERE to get it for FREE!

❖ WEBSITE: www.TheStrengthMatrix.com

❖ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage

My goal with this podcast is to help you learn how to optimize your health & performance so you can feel & perform your best in the gym, on the mat, and in LIFE!

If you have questions about any of the content on this podcast, feel free to drop a comment below!

LIFT HEAVY. ROLL HARD.

- Coach J, CSCS 👽

Kickstart your grappling athleticism in 30 days with the Grappler Accelerator program! Click HERE to get it for FREE!

❖ WEBSITE: www.TheStrengthMatrix.com

❖ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage

My goal with this podcast is to help you learn how to optimize your health & performance so you can feel & perform your best in the gym, on the mat, and in LIFE!

If you have questions about any of the content on this podcast, feel free to drop a comment below!

LIFT HEAVY. ROLL HARD.

- Coach J, CSCS 👽

Deandre Corbe is the #1 ranked 155lb grappler in the world! What's more impressive is that he does it all while still working a 9-5 job! In this video, Deandre shares some of the tactics he's used over the years to help enhance his grappling athleticism! Deandre has worked with some of the best coaches in the game who are revolutionizing how grapplers prepare for competition! Coaches such as Steven Sahyoun and Rob Wilson for physical preparation, strength, conditioning, and recovery as well as Greg Souders for grappling skill development using the Constraints Led Approach.

Huge shout out to Deandre Corbe, Greg Souders, and the crew at ​⁠ Standard Jiu Jitsu!

B roll footage from Standard Jiu Jitsu and ​⁠”Bren Teaches Movement”, and ​⁠The Sapateiro Invitational!

This interview was filmed at ​⁠Mark Bell’s Power Project studios and i highly suggest you watch the full podcast with Deandre and his coach Greg Souders on the Power Project channel!

0:00 - How to balance strength training and grappling

1:00 - DeAndre Corbe's approach to training for elite performance

3:02 - How Rob Wilson helped DeAndre change his training approach

5:01 - Breath work and recovery tips for intense training days

6:30 - Using breath work to recover between training sessions

7:56 - DeAndre's pre-competition recovery routine

9:39 - Breath work between matches at big competitions like ADCC

10:30 - Recovery tips from DeAndre for heavy training camps

12:02 - Monitoring metrics to auto-regulate training and recovery

13:01 - Auto-regulating your training on the mat: Tips for grapplers

14:43 - How DeAndre adapts his training when he's feeling fatigued

16:02 - Three of DeAndre’s favorite strength exercises for grapplers

17:30 - Wrapping up: DeAndre’s approach to lifting and grappling

Kickstart your grappling athleticism in 30 days with the Grappler Accelerator program! Click HERE to get it for FREE!

❖ WEBSITE: www.TheStrengthMatrix.com

❖ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage

My goal with this podcast is to help you learn how to optimize your health & performance so you can feel & perform your best in the gym, on the mat, and in LIFE!

If you have questions about any of the content on this podcast, feel free to drop a comment below!

LIFT HEAVY. ROLL HARD.

- Coach J, CSCS 👽

Kickstart your grappling athleticism in 30 days with the Grappler Accelerator program! Click HERE to get it for FREE!

❖ WEBSITE: www.TheStrengthMatrix.com

❖ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage

My goal with this channel is to help you learn how to optimize your health & performance so you can feel & perform your best in the gym, on the mat, and in LIFE!

If you have questions about any of the content on this channel, feel free to drop a comment below!

LIFT HEAVY. ROLL HARD.

- Coach J, CSCS 👽

Kickstart your grappling athleticism in 30 days with the Grappler Accelerator program! Click here below to get it for FREE!

❖ WEBSITE: www.TheStrengthMatrix.com

❖ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage

My goal with this podcast is to help you learn how to optimize your health & performance so you can feel & perform your best in the gym, on the mat, and in LIFE!

If you have questions about any of the content on this podcast, feel free to drop a comment below!

LIFT HEAVY. ROLL HARD.

- Coach J, CSCS 👽

Kickstart your grappling athleticism in 30 days with the Grappler Accelerator program! Click HERE to get it for FREE!

❖ WEBSITE: www.TheStrengthMatrix.com

❖ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage

My goal with this channel is to help you learn how to optimize your health & performance so you can feel & perform your best in the gym, on the mat, and in LIFE!

If you have questions about any of the content on this channel, feel free to drop a comment below!

LIFT HEAVY. ROLL HARD.

- Coach J, CSCS 👽