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mike456 said:since it was before a fight, he was probably warming up, Im sure he does not want to fatigue his muscles before a fight.
DID I misunderstand your post?
Ok how should they train, Im am not looking for a routine, just curious:CowPimp said:How do they train or how should they train? Two different questions. Lots of coaches train their athletes differently. Many of them perform well in spite of a shitty training program beacuse of good genetics and a high level of sport specific skill.
mike456 said:Ok how should they train, Im am not looking for a routine, just curious:
Do they train low reps for strength?
Explosive movements?
Main exercises?
High reps for muscular endurance?
FatCatMC said:I would imagine fighters do little to zero resistance training during fight prep. Most resistiance training is probably done in their "off time". Maybe a few months out they incorporate some sort of weight training, but closer to the fight it's usually all fight prep and cardio.
CowPimp said:They should still implement a maintenance program. Most sports call for resistance training 2 days a week during the season, and 3-4 days a week during the offseason to really take things up a notch.
Are there seasons with boxing? That makes a big difference in terms of what needs to be done with training.
fUnc17 said:you'd be suprised how little strength has to do with fighting
fUnc17 said:you'd be suprised how little strength has to do with fighting
CowPimp said:Coaches are realizing that strength is good in every single sport, inlcuding golf and marathon running. Increased strength means increased movement efficiency and a higher rate of force development, which are desireable in all sports.
911=InsideJob said:Ken Shamrock does his heavy weight training months before a fight and then backs off and starts doing more sparring and mit work.
Randy Coure does reps of 50 and he's the best conidioned guy out there, he can go 5 rounds and not get tired.
CowPimp said:Remember people, strength and size are not the same thing.
FatCatMC said:Well the question was how do they train and not how should they train. Typically boxers rarely touch weights. Punching power has not much to do with physical strength, and a shitload to do with technique.
911 - The Ken Shamrock example is a horrible one.
1. He's a Mixed Martial Artist not a boxer.
2. He's lost 6 of his last 7 fights. I wouldn't want to do anything he's doing.
3. Did you see either of the Ortiz fights? He was winded 2 minutes into round 1 in the first one, and the second one only lasted 1:18.
CowPimp said:I would argue that strength is desireable in every sport. List me any reason why it isn't, and I'll give you plenty as to why it is.
fUnc17 said:Takes away time from training technique which is far more important. Strength is good, the more the better, but using what you got and trying to make yourself more effecient in the ring is more important than trying to increase what you have and not being able to use it once you have it.
CowPimp said:I would argue that strength is desireable in every sport. List me any reason why it isn't, and I'll give you plenty as to why it is.
No I don't give a shit how they look, I still would like to know what training do they do other than skill training if any. I care aboiut athletic performance not looks.PWGriffin said:A strength training program could be put together to take less than 4 hours a week. I don't see how that would take away from all other forms of training in the slightest bit.
But the muay thai guy made a VERY good point about the scoring system. You really don't have to be strong enough to knock everybody out to win. But if I was to take boxing lessons I would definitely still strength train for all the benefits it has to offer. I mean, why not??
I think the thread starter may have started this thread in regards to the way boxers LOOK more than how strong they are and what not...
"man that boxer looks great, I wonder how he trains...I wonder if I could do that too"
And tons of steroids911=InsideJob said:According to Tyson, he did tons of push-ups and dips to keep his hand speed fast.