Weight Lifting

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by smoreskid, Sep 17, 2011.


  1. smoreskid

    smoreskid New Member Full Member

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    Hey what are some weight lifting exercises or routines that can you stronger for boxing?
     
  2. death

    death Active Member Full Member

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    squats, bench press, shoulder press, dead lifts. Lift with extreme explosiveness 1 to 5 reps no more. That technique is aimed at strength, and not muscle size. 8 to 12 reps is ideal for muscle hypertrophy which you definitely don't want, unless you want to be a bodybuilder. Also maybe you could bang out 600 pushups or so every couple of days with 200 or so pullups as well. I think everybody's body responds a little different though.

    I really don't think you need any weights at all to be a successful boxer however, but if implemented right it could definitely help. So many variables.
     
  3. bobandweave

    bobandweave Member Full Member

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    Why do you need to be stronger?
     
  4. JabCross

    JabCross Member Full Member

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    Look up some beginner weight routines, like Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength or Bill Starr's 5x5. They are some good, basic beginner routines that aren't overly energy or time consuming, so they shouldn't get in the way of your boxing and conditioning.
     
  5. Ravishing Rick

    Ravishing Rick $.02 *Soutside slugger* Full Member

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    I think the deadlift is the best for gaining strength! Pulls ups as well.

    I dont know about bench press though. how will that affect boxing?

    one thing is certain, look at any boxer. one thing they all have in common is a strong back! all!
     
  6. Ovee

    Ovee Member Full Member

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    bench works on your chest muscles, you use them to pull your arms in while doing a hook.