bulking up for grappling

[supermanfw]

I need to bulk up for a NAGA tournament ...i need to gain about 15 to 20 pounds without hindering my cardio....any pointers on a workout routine??

 

[ronin0352]

Eat more and lift heavy?

Just an idea, I don't know.

 

[supermanfw]

should i still do strength and conditioning drills??? .....cause there is no doubt ill be doing some regular bulk lifting...

 

[Klotz]

This is why you're fat.

 

[ShadowNINku]

This is why you're fat.

the food on there makes me want to barf

 

[Snitz]

If you want to gain weight, simply eat more. /thread

 

[easternbloc7]

the "Tags" feature was a great addition

 

[F[o]rged]

should i still do strength and conditioning drills??? .....cause there is no doubt ill be doing some regular bulk lifting...

What the dick is 'bulk lifting?'

 

[Dan Koong]

15 - 20 lbs of muscle or just weight in general?

lift heavy, eat a lot (a LOT) and sleep.

i'm definitely not an expert on gaining weight but to me i don't see how you expect to gain that much weight and not have your cardio suffer somewhat, because to maintain good cardio you're burning a ton of calories, which is going to make you lose weight instead of gain. (unless of course you're eating a TON of food, which you should be doing anyway).

 

[Standard]

Time frame is going to be important, how long are you talking?

 

[Daccias]

Lifting heavy weights for strength training is fine, but do yourself a favour. Stay lean, bulking up will not make you a better grappler. Bulking up will not allow you to tap out other fighters. Working on your takedowns, positioning and submissions will.

 

[BlueRajah]

Anyone got Jeff Monsons steroid connect?

 

[Lusst]

See the "how to gain weight" thread.

 

[RedNeckJiuJitsu]

Unless you're below the lightest weight class, I dunno why you'd want to gain weight for a grappling comp. I suppose it's possible that you've completely owned everyone in your weight class and are looking for a bigger challenge, but I really doubt it.

Pick out a routine from the FAQ or starting strength wiki, and eat for the size you want to be (between tips here and D&S), and sleep a lot. Size may come, but it will take time if you're trying to stay in shape for grappling comps.

 

[745]

It would seem this question is more for the grappling forum, as you've got the "regular bulk lifting" down.

 

[B3rserk3R]

It would seem this question is more for the grappling forum, as you've got the "regular bulk lifting" down.

Indeed, what'll be hard is fitting the grapple press into your routine.

 

[N4th4n]

Indeed, what'll be hard is fitting the grapple press into your routine.

lol.
i think he should superset the grapple row with the bulk press.

 

[cmw43]

Why would you want to gain 20 pounds? Surely you'd want to lose a couple of pounds to goto the weight class below rather than massively bulk yourself up?

 

[vision1]

How much time do you have? There is no way you can add 15-20 lbs without it negatively affecting your conditioning.