Boxing vs Weight Training. Incompatible?

[TC2]

It's funny this thread came up because I've been thinking of getting back into boxing (mostly for fun).

The first thing that came to mind was that I'll have to lose alot of hard earned muscle.

 

[Longhorn85]

It's funny this thread came up because I've been thinking of getting back into boxing (mostly for fun).

The first thing that came to mind was that I'll have to lose alot of hard earned muscle.

Since I am doing it for the sport and conditioning, I think I will continue to lift about twice a week and see how it goes.

 

[the nature boy]

I would think that if you did speed training with weights, along with very low rep training for power, would help. Explosive strength would be an asset in boxing, no?

 

[the nature boy]

Kind of a long article, and I know it involves gymnastics, but I think there are some things that may apply to this situation. You can train for power and not really gain that much wieght. But you would gain a lot of explosion in your movements.

http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/publications/technique/1996/8/strength-training.html

 

[Sammy Sosa]

Excellent posts Nature Boy, I was going to say the same thing about increasing explosive strength.

 

[TC2]

I would think that if you did speed training with weights, along with very low rep training for power, would help. Explosive strength would be an asset in boxing, no?

Explosive strenght yes.IF you can do this without adding too much bulk.

Low heavy reps would be outta the question, you're not trying for a 1 rep max, if anything, higher reps and sets for endurance.

I think the bottem line if that it depends on the person and how you respond to weightlifting.

 

[Sammy Sosa]

you should have read the article. Max effort strength is very important. IMO Muscular endurance from weight training is not the same type of endurance needed for being in the ring.

 

[the nature boy]

you should have read the article. Max effort strength is very important. IMO Muscular endurance from weight training is not the same type of endurance needed for being in the ring.

Yup, it's actaually a good article for anyone into increasing athletic performance, even for bodybuilders too.

 

[it stars sAddam]

The head trainer at this gym says Tyson doesn't lift much at all.

I thought that I had read something on this board actually about Tyson being on heavy doses of AS? Maybe Im just confused.

 

[Synpax]

Hi,

I have trained (briefly) at that gym and been told the same thing. The guy does come from the old school where that was the thinking.

I asked the same question, and there was pretty much universal disagreement. Except I asked on the martial arts (or was it collegiate sports) board.

You are actually asking in the wrong place - try that sports board, etc. I think BRR will give you some advice to the contrary. So will many others.

It's a good gym. Just go ahead and do your lifting. Maybe I'll see you there in February.