Question...When fighting, does weight lifting play a factor??

[LeeBaby]

Opinions....when it comes to fighting, win, lose, or draw...is it tied to weight lifting? I tried to tell my friend that when it comes to fighting lifting weights doesnt play a factor in the out come. If you know how to fight you know how to fight regardless of how much someone bench presses etc etc..

Am I wrong?

[THe TRiNiTY]

It depends on the situation. Sometimes, lifting too much and bulking up can play an outcome. In the sense that it strains mobility and can slow you down. It can also make your arms feel/get heavier and thus get you arm-weary at a quicker rate.

However, if done correctly, it can help you out. It simply depends on your regimen.

[Russian Crushin]

Sure it does

They dont really weight lift but strength train

[AFighter4U]

it helps.... to a degree.

more like controlled weight lifting. that way, you get the added strength, but not up to the point that you bulk up and it would impede in your punching speed and versatility.

[ChiTown2Diego]

You're thinking of it the wrong way. When you think of weight training you are thinking of muscles and added size. That is not the only application for resistance training. As it relates to competitive sports you would incorporate applications that improve reaction time, explosiveness, endurance, etc., in conjunction with functional strength.

[Southpawkiller]

It depends on the situation. Sometimes, lifting too much and bulking up can play an outcome. In the sense that it strains mobility and can slow you down. It can also make your arms feel/get heavier and thus get you arm-weary at a quicker rate.

However, if done correctly, it can help you out. It simply depends on your regimen.

I agree with the above...

to add id say avoid heavy weights by low reps, especially in the arms/shoulders(may slow u down as said above)....use lighter weights and do your sets as quick as possible in an explosive fashoin...

u could try heavier weights for squats maybe....

all top fighters now have strenght and conditioning coaches....simply hitting the bag and running etc wont cut it anymore...best of luck with ur training...and mind ur back, strecth it and do plenty of core excercises or ul end up on the shelf for 9 months like me.

[Earl-Hickey]

Does being stronger help in a fight?

well yes, in can increase punching power, help you in clinches etc, give you a stronger foundation through stronger legs.

but you dont want to be too bulky

[Larry the boss]

lifting heavyweights will slow you down

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I'd say lifting light weights with more reps would be beneficial. It will give you strength but wont bulk you up too much. If you're too bulky, it will hinder you're range of motion...Unless you're Mike Tyson, he was bulky as ****

[Dat]

I'd say lifting light weights with more reps would be beneficial. It will give you strength but wont bulk you up too much. If you're too bulky, it will hinder you're range of motion...Unless you're Mike Tyson, he was bulky as ****

I think it should be the other way around since the 8-12 rep range are the mass-building range, while the low rep range of 4-6 reps (on your heavy sets) are the ones that give strength without making you too bulky.

Anyway I think adding moderate weightlifting to a boxer's routine can help increase their punching power.

Btw, during his prime Shane Mosley was mentioned to have bench pressed 350 lbs, so I guess that could be a factor in his punching power. He was also mentioned to squat 500 lbs.