Pull Weight Not Guard by Dante Leon – In-Depth Review

Strengthen for BJJ with a practical conjugate plan you can actually follow.

The Bottom Line

You get a simple, sustainable strength template aligned with mat goals. Expect exercise selections and weekly layouts more than live rolling footage. Skip if you only want technical instructionals.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Busy grapplers

Skip if: You want techniques

Tech focus: Strength Programming, Conjugate Method, Periodization, Conditioning, Explosiveness, Injury Prehab, Accessory Selection

Biggest takeaway: Consistent lifting supports guard and passing.

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What You'll Learn

A conjugate-method strength template adapted to grappling seasons. Leon addresses myths about heavy lifting for BJJ and provides weekly layouts and accessory choices oriented to mat performance.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

  • Strength Programming
  • Conjugate Method
  • Accessory Selection
  • Conditioning
  • Periodization
  • Explosiveness
  • Injury Prehab

Format & Level

  • Instructional style: Conceptual
  • Skill level: All Levels
  • Format: Both
  • Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes
  • Released: 2021

Should You Buy It?

Skip. I saw best compliance when pairing max-effort lifts with short mat sessions.

Why Dante Leon?

Leon learned under strength systems influenced by Westside Barbell. He applies conjugate-style waves to manage fatigue during heavy mat weeks. The aim is sustainable progress for active competitors.

Community feedback

Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.

😍 Why People Love It

  • Users reported noticeable strength gains after following the template.
  • Clear myth-busting around lifting and BJJ compatibility.
  • Easy to plug into busy training schedules.

🤔 Common Criticisms

  • Not a technical jiu-jitsu course; some want mat tactics only.
  • Program adherence matters more than small exercise selection tweaks.
  • Advanced lifters may need more individualized percentages.

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Sources & References

Official listing: View Pull Weight Not Guard on BJJ Fanatics

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