Exercises to increase explosive power for punching in boxing? Any examples?

[JDK]

Originally Posted by withoutwire

Have you tried weight training? Eg squats, deadlifts and bench press

I'm not sold on the bench presses, but the others are a must.
How much and how many would you focus on with bench press?

Also, what plyo drills would you guys recommend?

[donizhere]

Bench press is good for pushing your opponents off you and man handling them.

[OZ Puncher]

If you are an amateur boxer there is almost 95% chance you will never literally KO someone. You may cause a stoppage but that is it, work much more on your technique and keep on top of your fitness and speed. That will win fights alot more than punching power.

[El Puma]

For fucks sake at some of these responses....


Plyo pushups. Explosive jumping body weight squats. Clean and jerks. That's it.

Balls to balance on... lol Really?

[OZ Puncher]

Originally Posted by El Puma

For fucks sake at some of these responses....


Plyo pushups. Explosive jumping body weight squats. Clean and jerks. That's it.

Balls to balance on... lol Really?

I know Puma this shit is rediculous.

"Oh you want to be a better boxer? Weights training man... Lots of it."

[JDK]

Fair enough. I've never been a fan of weights at all. I'm trying to expand a little and understand where others are coming from.

[OZ Puncher]

Originally Posted by JDK

Fair enough. I've never been a fan of weights at all. I'm trying to expand a little and understand where others are coming from.

They usually just see professional boxers do it and think they must do it.

Under normal circumstances an Amateur boxer should never need to use weights.

[thejokerswild]

For a lighter amateur I suggest Sprints - 20, 50 , 100. Various medicine ball throws and slams. Squat jumps. Plyo pushups (watch the wrists).

Though explosive power i hear comes from stability, then strength then power. So don't try take shortcuts to power

[scrap]

Originally Posted by MURDR

Different people will tell you different things. I like doing them all heavy with chains.

Why Chains. .

[scrap]

Originally Posted by El Puma

For fucks sake at some of these responses....


Plyo pushups. Explosive jumping body weight squats. Clean and jerks. That's it.

Balls to balance on... lol Really?

Teaches control of the Oral Cavity

[scrap]

Originally Posted by donizhere

Bench press is good for pushing your opponents off you and man handling them.

You dont Push them, you turn them

[dealt_with]

Originally Posted by OZ Puncher

If you are an amateur boxer there is almost 95% chance you will never literally KO someone. You may cause a stoppage but that is it, work much more on your technique and keep on top of your fitness and speed. That will win fights alot more than punching power.

You don't think strength training is a part of fitness? Enjoy being mediocre. Punching power makes a big difference these days and it will be more important when the headgear comes off and the new scoring is introduced. Nobody is going to suggest to lift weights instead of improving boxing skills, you should do both. Get your head out of the sand.

[OZ Puncher]

Originally Posted by dealt_with

You don't think strength training is a part of fitness? Enjoy being mediocre. Punching power makes a big difference these days and it will be more important when the headgear comes off and the new scoring is introduced. Nobody is going to suggest to lift weights instead of improving boxing skills, you should do both. Get your head out of the sand.

Sorry mate but I don't subscribe to the theory that you need to do weights to become an absolute powerhouse in Amateurs. No champion in the Ams has ever been the most powerful puncher. Especially not in the divisions below Super Middle. You are a muppet if you believe the Amateurs is anything but technical skill. As an example in the 2012 Australian Boxing Nationals, only 6-7 bouts were won on Stoppage.

But please for the record are you a State of National Champion? What weight division and what is your record?

[dealt_with]

Originally Posted by OZ Puncher

Sorry mate but I don't subscribe to the theory that you need to do weights to become an absolute powerhouse in Amateurs. No champion in the Ams has ever been the most powerful puncher. Especially not in the divisions below Super Middle. You are a muppet if you believe the Amateurs is anything but technical skill. As an example in the 2012 Australian Boxing Nationals, only 6-7 bouts were won on Stoppage.

But please for the record are you a State of National Champion? What weight division and what is your record?

Australian boxing, that explains your point of view. Go watch the Ukrainian fighters and get back to me.
Also there is no super middle division in amateur boxing, quit talking out of your ass.

[OZ Puncher]

Originally Posted by dealt_with

Australian boxing, that explains your point of view. Go watch the Ukrainian fighters and get back to me.
Also there is no super middle division in amateur boxing, quit talking out of your ass.

So I'll take it you aren't a National Champ then?

My mistake Light Heavy. I'm not talking about Ukrainian fighters. This may be a shock, but unless you are a national champion, you aren't going to fight other fighters from outside your own country. So once again, have you got your own experience to add to this or only what you have seen?