In this Thread: We list our top 5 weightlifting + bodyweight movements for boxing

What sports might they be, that you have been involved in. By the way i was asking, Lt welter.. .

 

Couldn't say which sport exactly but rugby springs to mind given that S&C is pretty integral in rugby, as well as many Olympic sports.

In the UK, elite amateur boxers in the GB programme have a much better level of support on different aspects of performance like S&C, nutrition, performance ****ysis etc, compared with professional boxers. Definitely seems like a niche in the market to me.

 

Id go along with that, but they haven't got it right yet. There seems to be a lot in the sport who have university connections involved with Rugby.

 

Drugs rife in rugger too..

 

Rugby, hockey, cycling, track, football, rowing, sailing

 

What is 'right' is different for every individual, but it always involves multi-joint barbell exercises. Focus is always different and accessory exercises are going to differ, but it always involves lifting weights. That isn't up for debate.
You seem to like to name drop and claim connections but you never say anything, and continuously make vague implications about how 'wrong' lifting weights are. You are obviously not familiar with the literature and you're obviously not involved in elite sport, if you were you'd understand how established and how important it is to lift weights in every sport.

 

In the lower levels, primarily with players who are highly motivated but not quite good enough to reach the elite level.

 

You can talk to a man with a wooden leg, but not to a man, with a wooden head. .

 

No in elite too, just more sophisticated/better hidden.

 

I couldn't give you an order in which I rate them, obviously compound movements are of the most help in stimulating all the muscle groups relevant for boxing. But I think the best bodyweight/weighlifting exercises i've found helped me most as I've moved up a few kilos are;

Rack deadlifts, dips, rack (half) squats, oblique cable twists (using inflatable yoga/gym ball), 2:1 ratio or 20 work 30 rest sprints high resistance on bike

 

Have you tried deflating the *****, lots can be done.

 

I worked in professional rugby, those guys couldn't cover up a cold. Professional athletes rely on their staff for everything, you might be surprised at how little they give a **** about anything other than playing their sport. Eating right is a challenge enough, nevermind trying to take something illegal that is effective, then covering it up.

 

Why half squats and why exercises from the rack? Why dips? Dips are probably the worst exercise a boxer can do (I know they are common) due to the internal rotation and poor position they put the humeral head in. It's just asking for a shoulder injury and doesn't offer any benefit that can't be more effectively achieved with a safer exercise.

 

You know there's no point to proprioceptive exercises (bosu/balance boards, gym *****, unstable surfaces etc.) beyond rehab from injury?

It results in decreased muscle activation and decreased ability to apply force/move load. It's a gimmicky **** personal trainer tool to appear as if you know what you're doing.

 

Winning is all that matters and they do what it takes. Pro and amateur rugby has a well deserved rep for steroid use. Even the weekenders are at it and there's not even any money involved. It's naive and misleading to think or suggest otherwise.