many people integrate weights into there boxing routine. while others split it off for another time later in teh day or switch back and forth from a boxing routine to weights workout on a day by day basis. somepeople, including myself, do not lift weights at all. do you lift weights? and what does it look like as part of your routine?
I'm a big believer in bodyweight exercises as they develop functional strength/explosion better than weight training IMO. It all depends on what your body responds to and what you're trying to accomplish.
I do a little weight training in addition to my Muay Thai and Boxing training. My main reason for doing so is because I want to bulk up to 210 pounds (I'm currently at 186-190lbs). I don't really put too much emphasis on it tho. I place more importance on cardio than weight training. My basic workout schedule looks like this: - Sundays: 20 mins of weight training (for deltoids), 40 mins of cardio exercises - Mondays: 20 mins of weight training (for lats and traps), 40 mins of cardio exercises - Tuesdays: Off day - Wednesdays: 20 mins of weight training (for pecs), 40 mins of cardio exercises - Thursdays: 20 mins of weight training (for abs and obliques), 40 mins of cardio exercises - Fridays: 20 mins of weight training (for quads), 40 mins of cardio exercises - Saturdays: 20 mins of weight training (for biceps and triceps), 40 mins of cardio exercises All of the above is in addition to the boxing and muay thai drills that I do everyday.
Well I've been lifting weights for about 3 years or so. I've only been boxing for about 5 months. To me all that hard work that I put into weight lifting would be lost if I just quit it. Plus lifting weights also helps me in everyday situations when I may need to help somebody move something or whatever. Also if I were to get involved in any sort of grappling (I've been thinking about judo) this would also help me out. Weight lifting may or may not help you in boxing. I guess it all really depends on who you are. For me I've never trained specifically for strength (low reps, slow movement). I do train for strength but it's not the only thing that I focus on (although lately I've focused on it alot). I also focus on endurance and plyometrics as well. When I first started boxing I had a lot of power in my shots once I got the technique down. I'm not sure if lifting weights would help other people increase their punching power but it seemed to work for me. As far as training goes I usually just lift weights after I'm done boxing. It can be really hard to find the energy to do this but I manage to pull it off.
i dnt use em either just bodyweight exercises, if you trying to move up in weight they might help but thats a big if
As a boxer 2 or 3 full body strength workouts a week would do you well. Heavy weight, explosive compound movements. Also dynamic work, such as high box jumps. Buy a prowler for your cardio or push a car around.
there is a thread done about lifting weights at least 1 time every week. the best answer i can give you is try lifting weights your self and see if it works for you. some boxers like to lift weights others dont. I personally think it can help you be a stronger fighter. i wouldnt do weights any more then 2 times a week, if you do more weights then boxing you will tighten up, if you do more boxing and stretch you will stay loose.
Meh. I gotta work with whatever time I have on hand. Between school, work, and boxing, I manage to squeeze in an hour of additional working out. Again, weight training isn't my main objective. Hopefully when I get new work hours i'll be able to switch it up.
No I don't. I don't like the way it makes my body respond, I get stiff. The recovery time needed also keeps me from performing well in the boxing gym the days after. I've done lots of manual labour in the past so I've never felt like I needed it. I do need at least three or so days of resistance training, which in my case is a very hard and very heavy bag, if I don't get that I'll feel weak. It still butters my parsnip, I can work on everything at once.
Your weight training split seems more like that of a bodybuilder rather than an athlete trying to build functional strength. If you're going to do weights you should train the body as a whole rather than isolate separate muscles
I love weights. I train with them at least twice a week. Unless alternative forms of resistence are utilised. People need to stop panicing about resistence training- its ridiculous at times how daft some people can be. Find a good s and c program.... the one i'm doing is immence and I am fitter and stronger then ever before- FACT.
