The Most Used Muscle in BJJ
Which Muscle do BJJ Fighters Use The Most?
I think the answer to which muscle BJJ fighters use the most is subjective to how they train. However, back in 2019, the same question was asked on Quora and my opinion has stayed the same. Although my aches and pains have moved around different parts of my body over the years, I still think what I wrote holds.
This was my answer:
Rhadi Ferguson who has a Ph.D. in Physical Education and holds black belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu once said a grappling session is equivalent to a full body workout out and I agree. However, what one uses the most is dependent on the type of grappling they like to do.
Someone mentioned in their answer forearms and such if they are gi grapplers and legs for no-gi. But all the muscles truly are engaged because your body is in motion against another person.
If you had to say one muscle I would say your core muscles, or abs since those are the ones constantly engaged regardless of how you train.
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