WEIGHT LIFTING AND BOXING BEGINNERS ❓❓ (SHOULD YOU DO IT)

There have been many debates over whether lifting weights is beneficial or not to boxers this is my personal take!!

[AverageJoe]

From what I have read and observed, weight lifting can definitely be of benefit to the boxer. For example, sprinters are of course one of the most fast twitch-dominant athletes out there and they train with weights to help them become even more powerful/faster. So weight training wont necessarily decrease speed, but it has to be highly specific in order to promote fast twitch development such as the Olympic lifts and heavy functional movements such as squats, deadlift variations, shoulder presses etc. In any case, most people should worry about getting the boxing fundamentals down before worrying about weights. You have to decide on where your priorities lie. Great video as always.

[GG-jnfx]

It sound like powerlifting can still be beneficial, very different from bodybuilding, bc they have weight classes too and also want to be as small as possible while producing the most strength. Powerlifting also is focused on compound movements and not at all focused on adding mass. Some of the smallest powerlifters easily out lift your avg juice head in your nearest commercial gym. It also has its benefits in explosiveness if trained for it like Olympic sprinters and football players who incorporate it in their workouts.

[MRNN_TR]

I’m a big dude. But I’m fast with power and have great technique. I do both Cali and weights. I’m not trying to be big. There’s just a lot of calisthenics I can’t do because I’m over 240lbs atm. So I can’t do a handstand push-up or pike push-ups just yet. So I replace with barbell military presses standing. I’m at 18rounds of boxing work after I do calisthenics and weights. I try to shoot for 15 reps of whatever weight I’m doing.

My schedule is as follows
Calisthenics - Chest and back, then do 18 rounds of boxing.
Calisthenics - arms and shoulders, then 18 rounds of boxing
Leg Day - warming up with Plyometrics I’m doing squats and deadlifts calf raises etc. Followed by 18 rounds of boxing
Weights - Chest and back 18 rounds of boxing
Weights - arms and shoulders, 18 rounds of boxing
Kickboxing on the 6 days to switch it up.
Eventually I’m gonna try and do 21 rounds of boxing. Either way I’m making sure my technique is sharp. The thing about these body builders is they don’t have technique either so they throw like a girl and in their mind they think their muscle is what makes them hit hard. My explosiveness comes from my legs anyways.

When I lift weights I’m not trying to overload the muscles too crazy like these fitness influencers are trying to do. I know lean is the way to go.

[cjmarsh]

I went from powerlifting and just general heavy lifting all the time into combat sports. I'd say being stronger helps everything but you only need to be strong enough...so if you spent years lifting you're already there. As far as the fast twitch thing I'm not sure but when I take it too far with lifting I'm just slow because I'm drained of energy...I'm tired. I'm sore... And in turn slower. But I'm with you on just training to look intimidating that's some pussy shit.

[laxfan]

You should make a workout video that can improve power strength and speed that you can do 3-4 times a week to get better

[mariotheophanous]

If I'm not mistaken Carl Frampton deadlifts 3 times his bodyweight and did a to of strength training in general, and he was a former 2 time world super bantam weight champion. I believe its not one size fits all. Everyone has different body types however I do believe if you are heavy lifting then there is truth to it slowing you down in your boxing. A bit of weights and bodyweight I'd say are probably key for boxing

[DavidRangel]

Thanks coach I’ve been lifting most of my life but I like boxing and soccer.. I need to get that cardio in check cause not only does it blow, but I need the cardio for both sports, thanks for helping me realizing I need to get my priorities in check!

[derrick_smitty]

Thanks for shouting out Bruce Lee, he was a big boxing fan and used some of the movements in his system of martial arts. One of my heroes.

[Truthlight]

let’s go! I been waiting for this one coach!

[curtisford]

Thanks coach! Literally just thinking and researching this today. Perfect timing.

[tosinade]

Let me tell you from experience. I lift heavy. as long as you goal is not to gain weight. Plus lifting heavy does not limit your fast muscle fiber unless you are looking to be a body builder. So lift weight and as heavy as you want

[denisesayers]

This is so true. I have Been boxing for 40 years. (I m old) I have so many guys thinking bigger muscles means you punch harder. Muscle bound guys punch like girls and I have seen skinny lanky guys just Crack when they punch. I honestly believe that punchers are born with heavy hands and proper technique just brings out the power. To get true punching power = mass x speed x follow through. No follow through and you only have fast point fighting. Ie Tae Kwon do

[marshallmaia]

Look into contrast training, heavy lifting superset with an explosive plyometric exercise to stimulate, strength, power and speed. If you're only working on gaining strength, then yes you'll be slow because lifting heavy weight isn't typically an explosive movement. But if you get strong and then learn to use that strength with speed and power then that's the secret recipe.

[paulmurphy]

Your rotally correct mate, boxing skill and correct technique combined with old school conditioning is all you need, i think modern S/C is overrated, mostly personal trainers trying to make a living.

[biscuitoliva]

I'll say calisthenics or bodyweight exercises are the go-to for boxing, just like Mike Tyson.

[ArezHeat]

This is true I noticed when I did some lifting that wasn’t too heavy but definitely not light it slowed me down in the ring.

[CRswitchedup]

Calisthenics are beneficial. Less stress on the body.

[clairemadeinheaven]

when I competed in Aikido we avoided weights like the plague but we used resistance bands to build endurance with lots of reps but not a lot of weight. we also did tons of body weight exercises and TONS of plyometrics

[Beastly]

There is a reason why weight classes exist tho. Weight is one of the biggest factors for Punching Power, if u have the boxing fundamentals down.

Also there is an intimidation factor if you are big, which is good for Self Defense purposes.

[dooby_scoo]

Yeah bruh I was doing heavy workouts in the morning not even lifting heavy weight and got mixed up in sparring later in the day because my punches were super weak. Now it’s just running in the morning and I’m way better off.