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Gavin LeFever
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5'9'' 155 lbs is the normal size for a wrestling/fighting athlete if you're BF% is low.Coleman said:Now I know this is a very open ended question with a lot of variables but I was hoping to maybe gain some insight. I train in some MT and BJJ by the way and have no plans of competing ever. I just enjoy the sport and do it for self defense. I have never been in a fight outside of class though.
Right now, I am 5'9 and about 155 lbs which is too light in my opinion. I don't feel like I have the size and strength to be effective against a larger opponent. I know that it is fully possible for someone my height to completely destroy a guy who is say over 6 feet and larger. I just don't feel like I have the strength to do so.
Is my weight good or should I try to pack on 10 - 15 pounds?
if your techniques teach you anything, bjj is made for smaller guys to beat bigger guys. if you have troubles here you need to work your technique over the weights unless someone is slapping you with your own girly arms or something stupid.
how exactly do you plan to pack on 10-15 pounds? gaining lean muscle would be more like a few pounds a year once you've past the initial gains you get if you go from if you dont lift at all. even if you could add 10-15 pounds of weight it's not going to make a difference to someone 6'0'' 210 whereas better technique *will*.
im not saying dont lift, but you need a better prospective. being stronger than you were will always make you better, but it wont win fights for you. everyone who competes can be aided by weight training, but to rely on it doesnt help unless you're going to 'roidhead it up.