Rowing Machine for BJJ conditioning?

[KnightTemplar]

Obviously, the best way to develop endurance for Rolling is to Roll as often as possible. But for GPP - General Physical Prep - would a rowing machine like the Concept 2 have a greater carry-over to BJJ than, for example LISS running, hill sprints etc?

Rowing machines work muscular endurance as well as cardiovascular fitness, and the motion being trained involves pulling against resistance, which is something we do every time we Roll.

Thoughts?

 

[JinKazama]

I got a concept 2 last year and use it a few times a week, sometimes I just row a steady 5000 meters in a session, or I do the HIIT option on 30s/30s rounds in the custom menu

not quite sold on it to replace running totally as I do at least 1-2 LISS runs a week but definitely better than running everyday, and I believ rowing also helps u build muscle as well as cardio

maybe Im not rowing enough, but ive also been incorporating more kettlebell swings (500 swings) into my cardio sessions as well

 

[Foppa21]

I used to prefer rowing to biking and running. Cardio is cardio

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

You can't go wrong with one IMO - I use the Skierg but will be purchasing a concept in the near future.

Whatever supplemental cardio that you're doing be sure to be hitting the various energy systems (short burst, long burst, LISS).

 

[Peteyandjia]

On top of the obvious strength & cardio benefits: Anything that reminds you to flare your elbows when pulling, is a good thing for your jiujitsu. Rower definitely qualifies.

 

[EGDM]

Obviously, the best way to develop endurance for Rolling is to Roll as often as possible.

I don't think that's even true. I got far better endurance returns doing HIIT on a rower than similar time invested in more rolling.

Anything that reminds you to flare your elbows when pulling, is a good thing for your jiujitsu.

Proper rowing form is to keep your elbows near your sides, and this is a good idea for most arm motions for preventing shoulder injury.

 

[EndlessCritic]

I'm planning on buying a rower for Christmas. Any recommendations?

 

[Peteyandjia]

Proper rowing form is to keep your elbows near your sides, and this is a good idea for most arm motions for preventing shoulder injury.

It depends on what you’re working. You can do both. Elbows in to work the lats and traps more. Elbows flared to work the rear delts more, and scapular muscles. (And to learn to hang out on flared elbows, which comes into play constantly in jiujitsu)

As for not getting the shoulder injured, imo that’s more to do with not going crazy, aka ‘no pain no gain’ gym bro mode, & making sure you have a good stretching routine before & after exercising.

 

[EGDM]

As for not getting the shoulder injured, imo that’s more to do with not going crazy, aka ‘no pain no gain’ gym bro mode

It's more about repetitive stress injury. Any kind of high-volume work requires attention to form, especially as you get older.

 

[mattemate]

Sounds cool.

I really just want to get a set of rings with adjustable height and a good bench to put my feet up on to do pull-ups with my body parallel to the ground

 

[Peteyandjia]

It's more about repetitive stress injury. Any kind of high-volume work requires attention to form, especially as you get older.

Definitely agree with that! Slow & steady Tai Chi guy ages better than Just Bleed guy.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

I'm planning on buying a rower for Christmas. Any recommendations?

Concept.

Also invest in a heart rate monitor (chest strap).