Why Lifting Weights Won't Increase Punching Power

Some good points here, sir. A lot better than what usually gets posted on this subject! :good

 

Lots of people who dont know nothing about training have a lot of followers. Dont make them right now does it?
That **** he wrote is exactly that.

 

Yeah really does depend on the type of weight training. To just lump all weight training together and generalize is ignorant.

As one poster said earlier plyo type exercises with weights are great for boxing. explosive movements.

 

Didn't bother reading the rest. Bro Scientist checking in

 

What kind of exercises will help me to build muscles and increase power punching?

 

From personal experience & basic science, its apparant that it does improve power. I remember how working my shoulders & gaining mass generally made me punch stronger by using that punch machine which you put a pound in and get a score lol. I used it before and after. Also basic mechanics state Force=massxacceleration. If you put on more muscle and gain mass, your denser frame imparts a more powerful force and strike. Ofcourse that is if it doesnt take a huge toll on your speed (acceleration) which only occurs in extreme weight gain. So yes, weightlifting does increase power output but its specific muscles. I noticed lower back and core muscles, thighs etc really improve punch power as you feel planted and sturdy transferring the force from the ground and lower body to your fists.

When people cite examples of people like Bradley and other muscular strog boxers who dont hit hard, the focus should be on their punch technique and commitment in their punches. I remember watching a clip of Hearns giving tips to Bradley as he trained and he immediately advised him on how he threw his punches.

 

Greit to read your comment. Deadlift, squats how much weights is the max fr me if i dont want to be stiff? What you think aout low row machine, and what exercises are good and what to avoid. I dont want to be a bodybuilder but for example bench press- i dont like it .

 

Be careful not to end up like Shannon Briggs and Denis Boystov. I think weight lifting may have diminished their boxing abilities. They were physically strong but their opponents with decent boxing skills and less strength but more endurance usually could beat them.

 

I think clean and jerks may have the conditioning effect you want. Maybe a weight that is heavy enough to make 8 repititions challenging would be best but if you are a boxer it may be wise to save the weight lifting for the last things you do in the gym.

 

I need more info
Dips with weight or not? how many reps and 120sec rest or less more ?
2. Is it good to mix push ups with weight at the same day? DO you think it is good for me?

 

Anything you'd like me to google for you bro? :good

 

What interests me in all of this, as regards weight training in sport with movement. Is the the response of the neuro muscular system in regards to touch and feel, your thoughts .

 

There are many heavyweights who implement weight lifting in their training regimen, and do so with great success ie David Haye, Wladimir Klitschko.

Lifting weights can be beneficial in building punching power, but it's not a necessity.

You WILL punch harder being in the boxing gym punching the bags, than you will just doing weight lifting in the gym.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWxyJDcaFYY

yeah, you can do push ups + weights on the same day. If you are going to be a competitive boxer I would try to limit rest to around 1 minute. If you're just trying to gain muscle mass you might rest as much as 4 minutes. I think the link shows a good supplemental workout for a boxer.

 

Then, for me better to gain some muscle mass i think.. but is it possible ? If i will do more than 12 reps? What about deadlift, squats? is it good for us? is is so important?