Feats Of Strength From Fighters

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Russell, May 23, 2009.


  1. MrSmall

    MrSmall Member Full Member

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    In what, where does it create this explosive strength?
    And why do you think the bench doesn't?
     
  2. papptheking

    papptheking Active Member Full Member

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    well mate, you are doing quick, violent movements with the weight... it is going to make you faster and more explosive. if you are doing sprints instead of long distance running, it is going to do the same, as an example.
     
  3. Arka

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    The bench press overdevelops the pectorals and the small muscles in the shoulder joint.

    The snatch and the clean ,like punches, are total body movements in which the leg and hip muscle groups deliver energy to the back muscles.The released tension in the back muscles moves the bar upwards.

    Also,the jerk like the press up or dip does not overdevelop the shoulder muscles. Slower less explosive movements like the bench press or overhead press do this.
     
  4. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i emailed Terry Norris and asked him about his training a while ago he said he ran about 5-8 miles aday and did light weights nothing heavy, but he might have done heavie weights later in his career as he said this was in his prme

    so did Tyson

    also Kostya Tszyu did a headstand for 30 mins aday
     
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  5. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two of the pros up at Campo, CA are friends of mine and they said that Terry did indeed bench serious weight.

    Tyson had his feet on the ground and bent backwards on his head. Tszyu did a simple headstand, but Liston stood on his head and rotated.
     
  6. Arka

    Arka New Member Full Member

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    Tyson did neck bridging exercises like wrestlers.
     
  7. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    You don't think a 250 pound guy built like Rahman could put up that kind of weight? :huh
     
  8. Arka

    Arka New Member Full Member

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    You might take some initiative and ask that question in a powerlifting forum, Russell.

    I think a 520 lb bench for a 250 lb boxer is a bit too much.
    A 100 lb too much TBH....
     
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  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I hope Terry is doing well. He gave a lot for his fans, of which I was and remain a big fan.

    The latter exercise you speak of is called a bridge. i did tons of those in wrestling.
     
  10. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I got a 55 year old guy at my gym who benches 580. I'm guessing he weighs about 230-240. He's a ****ing monster, though.
     
  11. Arka

    Arka New Member Full Member

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    With equipment I assume? :?
     
  12. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah, it's funny how the weights just keep crawling skyward over the years. People are getting stronger. :think
     
  13. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Simple first off the amount of power your body generates from a C&J is far far more than the power needed to bench press for the same weight. So your turning on more 'motor units' Secondly the muscles used in C&J are more compatible to punching than bench press. Shoulders are bigger punchers than pectorals for 1Thirdly C&J develops lower back, core strength and leg power needed for punching. Bench press doesnt. Thats why you can bench press a **** load without having a big punchLastly the C&J mimicks similtanously using upper body stabilised by your core and legs to deliver maximal power.
     
  14. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    WTF ESB ****s up my paragprahing