Is weight training good for boxers?

Do both plyos and weights, just don't neglect the boxing part. I think people end up overdoing the weight lifting so their boxing technique diminish over time.

And if you're doing weight lifting don't follow a bodybuilder's workout. You want to maximize strength gains and not mass.

 

www.rosstraining.com read some of his articles very good for information on this sort of question

 

Pretty much what I was going to say.

 

Can be, in moderation. I prefer another form of resistance training myself.

 

I try to do both..Only train with weights for 2 short sessions a week though

 

If done correctly then it can help but just like with any form of training it needs to be adapted to your specific needs.

I have been doing contrast training recently which involves heavy weights followed immediately by a complementary plyometric exercise to improve explosive power.

 

Wow, on the same day? I've never tried that... always did them on separate days. You must have excellent recovery time!

Thanks, I'll have to give that a try.

 

I think it depends on the person. If it improves your performance in the ring do it. If it doesn't, then dont. :yep

 

the people that throw their hands while holding the light weights seem to do well...

its good for when their hands and arms start getting heavy in the ring...

 

damn awesome site! :good

 

here we go...atsch

 

short answer is yes if trained correctly

 

So, not incorrectly?

 

Weight Train is good for Boxers, use sport specific exercises to boxing, explosive movements with a good size weight. Good for strength gains