I want to start BJJ and gym but dont have money for both. How effective are dumbbells (upto 20kg) and resistance bands for hypertrophy?

T-C96 · 2020-12-10T16:01:59+00:00

Dumbbells go for $2/lb in my area. A set of 30s will run you $120. That's a year of planet fitness right there. Just join a planet fitness for $10/mo. If you can't afford that, there are other areas you need to address first.

dudedoodickle · 2020-12-10T16:17:33+00:00

Pull up and parallel bar is all you need. Pistol squat, nordic hamstring curl. If you take it serious you can build a really solid physique.

michael_in_chains · 2020-12-10T15:36:14+00:00

I second what the guy in the other comment said. Big muscles won't beat the confidence of learning any martial arts.

You're gonna also learn a thing or two about respecting yourself, and others. Humbles you up as well.

I go to a boxing gym and workout at home. Don't own any good equipment, but I try to make it work. If you find a good gym with a good trainer that doesn't just care to get people's money, you'll love it.

benhurensohn · 2020-12-10T15:43:03+00:00

A good gym setup will cost you North of $1000. That includes bars, weights, a rack, rubber mats... For that amount you can easily get a good gym membership. So if you don't have money for a gym membership, you won't have money for a home gym either

Pen2When · 2020-12-10T17:31:26+00:00

If bjj is your thing do it, girls won't give a shit if you're the next jackie chan though. I'd recommend both though if you can swing it.

2020-12-10T15:19:08+00:00

Not sure about home gym shit but BJJ will help your confidence more than lifting and is far better to train than the gym for the skills you get.

Plus, it’s actually fun. I like lifting and running but it’s fucking boring as hell compared to trying to choke someone unconscious

RedEyeBlackEye1 · 2020-12-10T15:51:51+00:00

Learn proper technique,get a solid workout plan,chase the pump,go til failure for at least 4 instances per workout session, incorporate an isometric hold at the beginning of each set,dropdrown and burnout at the end of each set.

"Chase the pump,earn your pain, and in time...you will live like a god"

Cautious_Number_95 · 2020-12-10T19:47:02+00:00

Get a girlfriend. Lift her. Free of cost and available anytime.

shittyfuckdick · 2020-12-10T22:55:34+00:00

Another option is resistance bands. Look up James Grage. He’s a body builder that only uses bands.

brianmcg321 · 2020-12-11T01:28:16+00:00

Just wait a few months. Everyone will be clearing out all their weight sets once gyms open back up. You could have a full gym in your garage or basement for pennies on the dollar once everyone sells their stuff they bought due to the pandemic.

Look_Ma_Im_On_Reddit · 2020-12-11T03:25:20+00:00

Contact your local BJJ gym and ask if there are ways you can help out in return for cheaper membership. My gym will let you clean the mats or help with the kid's classes if you're strapped for cash

KeyRepresentative · 2020-12-11T05:46:54+00:00

Software first. Hardware second.

Do the training at BJJ. You can find ways to train - at home or even a park- to supplement training. You answered this - you’d rather train BJJ than pay a gym. Do that.

FilthMonger85 · 2020-12-11T09:43:39+00:00

Find a bjj gym with a strength and conditioning area

StoicEssentials · 2020-12-11T18:47:18+00:00

Check out kettlebells. Lots of BJJ guys (myself included) incorporate KBs into training. Get yourself a couple of them and you can do some awesome work, plus they don't take up much space. They do everything dumbbells do and then some.

throw-away-1709 · 2020-12-10T16:33:38+00:00

You can build muscle easy by doing manual construction working, scaffolding and such.

Lifting heavy things all day builds physique.

As long as you can't do pistols, one arm pushups and one arm chinups you don't need equippment beyond the strong resistance bands.

70% is diet. 20% is chemical. 10% is training.

2020-12-11T05:04:40+00:00

Don't BJJ.

Learn to box.

Why?

Never get on the ground in a street fight.

Title	I want to start BJJ and gym but dont have money for both. How effective are dumbbells (upto 20kg) and resistance bands for hypertrophy?
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Date	December 10, 2020 3:15 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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