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Judo & Grappling Strength 🥋
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Judo & Grappling Strength 🥋

Coach Greg Cooper
Coach Greg Cooper· May 2025
9athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Advanced, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Olympic Weightlifting, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
6-day workout plan for a high-level judo or grappling athlete prioritizing strength, power, and muscular density. Exercises are judo/grappling-specific, balancing explosive lifts, functional hypertrophy, and recovery. Key Adjustments for Judo Performance Tempo Work: Use slow eccentrics (3-4s) on accessory lifts (e.g., split squats) to boost tendon resilience. Grip Training: Add fat grips or towels to pulls/rows to mimic judogi gripping. Core Stability: Prioritize anti-rotation moves (e.g., Pallof presses) to enhance throwing power. Intensity Cycling: Deload every 4th week (reduce volume by 50%). Nutrition & Recovery Protein: 200g/day (2.2g/kg) to support muscle repair. Carbs: 5-6g/kg on training days for energy. Hydration: 4-5L daily (add electrolytes during rucking). Sleep: 8-9 hours/night; 20-min naps post-training. This plan balances strength, power, and judo-specific conditioning. Adjust weights weekly based on RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to avoid overtraining.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
16.6%
Glutes
13.6%
Hamstrings
10.3%
Upper Back
10.3%
Abs
7.6%
Lower Back
6%
Triceps
6%
Front Delts
6%
Lats
5.5%
Olympic
5%
Chest
4%
Biceps
2.8%
Middle Delts
2%
Forearms
1.5%
Adductors
1.3%
Rear Delts
0.8%
Cardio
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)53 reps90%
2Power Clean53 reps85%
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
4Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
5Rotating Plank312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Ruck160 min@6.5
2Yoga Flow130 min@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)53 reps90%
2Pull-Up (Weighted)53 reps@9
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8
4Seated Row (Cable)310–12 reps@7
5Face Pull315 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Trap Bar Deadlift82 reps60%
2Single Leg Hip Thrust312 reps@8
3Biking Intervals130 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Clean and Jerk52 reps80%
2Push Press (Barbell)45 reps70%
3Lat Pulldown310–12 reps@8
4Dumbbell Z-Press38 reps@7
5Farmer's Walk (Weighted)340 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Ruck160 min@6.5
2Yoga Flow130 min@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Cycling145–90 min@6
2Yoga Flow130 min@5

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Judo & Grappling Strength 🥋 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 90 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Judo & Grappling Strength 🥋 is structured around 7 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Judo & Grappling Strength 🥋 is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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