Kell Brook Training Routine Breakdown

I thought his training would include eating a lot of brownies and getting gang banged at the local men's club...I'm sure he fits it in somewhere

 

I don't know - we've been seeing this for years; someone uses a scientific breakdown of what boxers require in terms of fast twitch/slow twitch, aerobic/anaerobic, strength, flexibility conditioning. A fighter uses the methods religiously, to the letter ... and we've yet to see anyone really benefit from it. Fighters are still gassing in late rounds, there have been no increases in knockouts, no improvements in career longevity - the only thing that might show some improvement is resistance to injury, where strength training certainly has a role.

It's not to say none of this is worth pursuing, but the results aren't really there. I can see a fighter using some of it in addition to old-school training for variety and prevention of injury, but I think we're seeing a larger reliance on weights, plyometrics, etc as a substitute for the old methods. They're new, bright and shiny, and have all kinds of graphs and studies, but do they work? The evidence says otherwise.

 

I think experienced fighters know how to mentally pace themselves to go 12 rounds. The physical training gets them to go balls out per round which may fit pressure fighters but not fighters like Hopkins or Pirog. They have their technique and skills to ride out rough rounds and then pick up in the other rounds.

 

Don't think there's a one size fits all. If you have great stamina but is lacking in strength and power, introducing weights can probably be a good idea. But if you are naturally strong and explosiv, you might be better off focusing on stamina.

Hight interval training seems to be a good training for stamina, though. Probably more so for boxing, which is an interval sport.

 

I've always hated using heavy weights, felt it made you slower and less agile/flexible. I much prefer doing light weight exercises at a high volume, much better for cardio which is key in boxing.

 

If the fastest man on the planet trains with weight I have a hard time seeing how he it would hurt boxers' speed. The problem is rather that you have to cut down on other forms of training to make room for it:

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I mean, no ones ever said he isnt a great athlete who doesnt come in great shape.

He always looks great, and moves very well in the ring nwith good speed and power.

Being a great athlete is only part of the puzzle as a boxer though

 

Boxing isn't a sprint and not comparable.

 

Of course it is if we're just talking losing and gaining speed.

Basketball and football (soccer) are also sports where speed is a key issue and weights are used. They are used in track and field, everywhere. Sports where speed, explosiveness and flexibility are crucial.

 

Sorry I've edited this because I didn't read your post properly. I agree with you that explosiveness is important but you can't use usian bolt as an example as he is training for 100% exertion with no need for recovery.

 

It was just on the isolated question whether weights hurt speed.