I agree. I think they are pretty effective and I like them with a shoulder width grip. Makes it very similar to a lat raise. Still I tend to be very careful when I'm doing them - slow controlled movements - just in case.
Gobus - don't worry so much about the power in your jab. Just make it fast. You're mostly gonna be using it to manipulate your opponents guard.
As for lifting - do whatever you like - just make sure you include squats, and don't lift so much that it interferes with your fighting training. If...
So once you hit a plateau you take a week or so off, drop 40 or so pounds off the lifts and then start over.
It's like 2 steps forward and 1 step back. In the long run you make steady progress.
Right?
Mebbe not so much for functional strength. But it's still important to train opposing muscle groups. And since you strongman types have a ton of strength in your backs you gotta keep training the pecs to avoid the muscle imbalances. Even if you're not concerned about the functionality or...
It sounds like you're dating my ex. Seriously.
She was anorexic/bulimic. Was in a lot of therapy - shrink and group and pills and had been since she was around 13. She was 25 at the time we dated. 5'7 and her 'record' was 80 pounds. Whe I met her she was doing ok though at 95.
Anyway it...