hey guys im planing on starting boxing soon im 18 yrs old 6ft2 and 140lbs i also have a very good reach...i am athletic and good with my legs....i also need advise on how to gain weight while training for boxing and getting as much power as possible any advise training routines and exersises would be appreciated thanks
Forget gaining weight to start with. Focus on learning the basics at the local gym. Then focus on becoming as fit as you possibly can, running, cardio etc. You'll find your natural fighting weight and then its up to you and your coach as to whether you should gain or lose weight. I'd say if you are that tall and rangy at 10 stone, stay around your current weight and incorporate your physical advantages into your style. Good luck!
Muscle = Power. That's a myth. Tall lanky fighters not only have a great reach advantage but they also often get more leverage with punches than shorter guys. Height can be a gift. Putting on weight will mean you're going to fight bigger guys where your height advantage will be reduced. I'm not suggesting it's as simple as height = good, muscle = bad. But height is usually advantageous in lower weight classes. I agree with Bazza, learn the basics, work on cardio, figure out your style and then decide what weight is the best. I promise you your outlook will change in a few months. BTW - the hardest punch I ever took was from a 139 lb 6 foot 5 beanpole.
thanks for the advises im starting to watch how other tall fighters such as hearns and breland used their height advantages over shorter fighters just need to gain a little muscle on my arms to improve my punching power and obviously what you guys said...
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