Strength Training Plan when not Boxing-Any tips, critiques, or advice appreciated

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  1. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    So this is the workout plan that I made for my weight-lifting class. The class is three times a week, and it requires that I target every muscle group in the body. I don't currently have access to a boxing gym or any equipment, except perhaps a heavy bag (which I have to look into) and shadowboxing on my own. I wanted to create a program that increased my overall strength without emphasizing a high-calorie program focused on size, and tried to incorporate exercises I was encouraged to use by my trainers when boxing, and others I thought might be useful. I am trying to lose weight gradually as well, since I would like to resume my training in the summer without having to go through the slow process of getting "in shape". I'd appreciate any helpful comments concerning the appropriateness of this plan to meet my goals.

    Nearly all exercises involving weights are designed to include 3 sets of moderately high weight, with 8-10 repetitions.

    Day 1
    Chest & Triceps

    Flat Bench Press
    Chest Flies (machine)
    Cable Cross-Overs
    Push-Ups (3 sets of 20)
    Rope Push-Downs
    Bench Dips
    Ab workout consisting of crunches, planks, Russian Twists, and leg raises (over time I hope to add a medicine ball for resistance)

    Day 2
    Back & Biceps

    Bent-Over Row
    Lateral Pull-Down
    Back Extensions
    Alternating Curls
    Alternating Hammer Curls
    Concentrated Curl

    Day 3
    Cardio & Legs

    25 minutes of stead-paced running
    Leg Curls
    Leg Extensions
    Lunges
    Seated Calf Raises
    Ab workout consisting of crunches, planks, Russian Twists, and leg raises

    Day 4
    Shoulders & Traps

    Lateral Raises
    Front Raises
    Military Press
    Arnold Press
    Dumbbell Shrugs

    Day 5
    Cardio

    20 minutes of interval running/sprints
    Ab workout consisting of crunches, planks, Russian Twists, and leg raises
     
  2. maddog12

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    Pretty sure it's better to do 5x5 for strength.

    But yeah wait for the knowledgeable posters
     
  3. MrSmall

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    thats bodybuilding template, not an athlete's strength training plan. search some more, unless thats what you want, which is also fine.
    size is dependant on diet, and to a lesser extent training.
     
  4. pichuchu

    pichuchu Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ahh smalls do you mind checking my latest thread mate? I'd apreciate any input
     
  5. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    What changes do you recommend? I'm trying to build strength, but I can't do much sports-specific training and endurance work until the summer. As I said, I'm not taking in a huge amount of calories, as I'm trying to gradually cut weight. I'm also trying to go by the guidelines in the class, which requires me to hit every group, which when training for boxing, I might go about differently, such as working certain muscle groups for endurance more often and leaving out useless things such as concentration bicep curls.

    Thanks for taking the time to stop in and read.
     
  6. MrSmall

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    you want compound movements, 1-3 exercises of them per training day, for reps x sets in the 3-5 x 3-5 range. deadlifts, power cleans, squats, front squats, bench press, pullups, rows, overhead press. if you are boxing, very much focus on shoulder prehab, look up the diesel crew shoulder rehab protocol, and do one of their mini workouts per training session, it will help you avoid injury in the long run.
    Your aim should be to add weight, try and move as powerfully as possible (this doesn't mean you WILL move fast, but the effort is what builds strength), keep good technique, plenty vids online. any questions about form, PM me.
     
  7. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
     
  8. r1p00pk

    r1p00pk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    explosive movements would be great imo its worked great for me.
    power cleans, deadlifts, bench, Olympic Squats is great. One arm push press, It resembles a movement similar to shot put.