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Brown Bear BJJ grappling system
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Brown Bear BJJ grappling system

Harness unstoppable strength, apply crushing pressure, and impose your will on the mats. Become the apex predator with the Brown Bear Grappling System.

Scott B.
Scott B.· Feb 2025
34athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
Brown Bear Grappling System The Brown Bear Grappling System is designed to build unbreakable strength, relentless pressure, and mat-dominating power. This 3-day strength program is optimized for grapplers who want to be an unstoppable force—without wasting unnecessary time in the gym. With a focus on raw power, grip endurance, and total body resilience, this system blends heavy barbell and dumbbell work with functional strength-building movements that translate directly to BJJ dominance. Key Features: ✔ Bullmastiff-Based Periodization – Simple, effective, and designed for steady, auto-regulated progression. ✔ Maximal Strength & Pressure – Every lift has one purpose: make you unmovable and unbreakable. ✔ Grip & Neck Emphasis – Iron grip. Thick neck. Impossible to control. ✔ Optimized Training Split – 3 brutal days in the gym, more time to refine BJJ skills. Training Breakdown: Day 1 – Deadlift & Pulling Power • Deadlifts • Pendlay Rows • Kroc Rows • Grip Work • Core Work Day 2 – Pressing & Upper Body Domination • Bench Press • Standing Overhead Press • Close-Grip Bench • One-Arm Dumbbell Bench • Shoulder Health Work Day 3 – Squat, Pulling & Total Body Strength • Low Bar Squats • Zercher Squats • Romanian Deadlifts • Reverse Lunges • Renegade Rows • Neck Training Auto-Regulated Strength Progression: Following Bullmastiff periodization, this program ensures consistent progression without burnout. Each lift builds systematic, controlled overload, making you stronger and more dominant every week. Who This Program is For: ✔ Grapplers who want to be a physical nightmare on the mats. ✔ BJJ athletes who need serious strength but can’t waste hours in the gym. ✔ Lifters who want to maximize power while still improving BJJ skill. 🔥 Crush. Control. Conquer. Unleash the Brown Bear within. 📲 Questions? Hit me up on Instagram: @brodders.strong

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.2%
Glutes
10.9%
Hamstrings
10.9%
Front Delts
10.7%
Quadriceps
9.7%
Abs
9.2%
Upper Back
8.7%
Lats
8.1%
Chest
6.1%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Lower Back
3.1%
Adductors
2.8%
Biceps
2%
Neck
1%
Rear Delts
0.8%
Forearms
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps65%
2Pendlay Row45 reps65%
3Kroc Row310 reps
4Pull-Up (Weighted)5AMRAP
5Ab Wheel1AMRAP
6Face Pull1100+ reps
7Hammer Curl150+ reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps65%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)45 reps65%
3Bench Press (Close Grip)45 reps65%
4One Arm Bench Press310 reps
5I, Y, T (IYT) Raise150 reps
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)1100+ reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)45 reps65%
2Zercher Squat (Barbell)45 reps65%
3Stiff Leg Deadlift45 reps65%
4Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps
5Neck Curl150+ reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Deficit)45 reps65%
2Pull-Up (Weighted)10 reps
3Renegade Row310 reps
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)45 reps
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)45 reps
6Fat Grip Dumbell Hold10 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)10 reps
8Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)10 reps
9Neck Curl10 reps

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Brown Bear BJJ grappling system is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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 120 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.

Brown Bear BJJ grappling system is structured around 4 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Brown Bear BJJ grappling system 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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