Why do boxers have such tiny legs?

[Carpe Diem]

Andre Berto. He looks ridiculous. Bulky upper-body, and pencil legs for lower-body.

[Danny Gunz]

are you being serious?

gtfo of BS. boxing isn't for you, go to aerobics

You seriously have nothing to say. The only response you have is 'you're an idiot' or 'you dont know what you're talking about'....

You are just pissed because I'm questioning your routine. If it works for you great keep doing it. I have my own opinion and I have reasons to back it up if you dont agree thats fine but dont try and tell me I'm an idiot just because you dont like what I'm saying.

Come back with something smart and productive to say or just stay the **** out of my thread.

[noStylez]

You seriously have nothing to say. The only response you have is 'you're an idiot' or 'you dont know what you're talking about'....

You are just pissed because I'm questioning your routine. If it works for you great keep doing it. I have my own opinion and I have reasons to back it up if you dont agree thats fine but dont try and tell me I'm an idiot just because you dont like what I'm saying.

Come back with something smart and productive to say or just stay the **** out of my thread.

That should answer your questions about road work..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jR0l3USJuI&feature=relmfu

I think I put the wrong link the first time my bad.

[Danny Gunz]

Ts its really about genetics, if the boxer didn't have big legs to begin with there's only so much training that can be done. You're also ignoring a factor, big legs don't always equal strength. There are fat people with ridiculous looking calves but weak as **** 9 times out of 10. While someone with average looking legs will have very strong legs but you wouldn't know it from the appearance. So do boxers have tiny legs most of the time? Some do, but their legs probably weren't big in the first place, it doesn't always mean their legs are weak. And it is a weight thing, some people naturally carry more weight in their legs.

I'm sure genetics play a part. But comparing the upper and lower body there is definitely a imbalanced training in boxers. And there is no way having strong legs would hurt a boxer in any way. Because I know most elite boxers weight lift for their upper body.

If its a weight thing I can buy that, I dont necessarily agree with it though. It just bothers me that professional athletes would neglect a whole part of their body.

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i think manny's legs are genetic...every fillipino person i know has huge calves...even the girls

[Danny Gunz]

Good video by No Stylez... thanks man

My beef isnt with the size of boxers legs (although as I have said I do have a problem with the lack of solid leg workouts and similair concentration with lower body as the upper body has). Its more with the old school minded workout in boxing, who dont implement new techniques.

The guy in the video say both workouts are needed which I can accept.

[BmoreBrawler]

There is no one else legs as sculptured phisically like Pacquiao. Then people wonder why he destroys everyone and looks so amazing. His trainings are brutal and he trains every part of his body.

Well, he fights at a weight were he can afford to "pac" on a little muscle. Some guys dont.

[Ogecca MaMa]

You seriously have nothing to say. The only response you have is 'you're an idiot' or 'you dont know what you're talking about'....

You are just pissed because I'm questioning your routine. If it works for you great keep doing it. I have my own opinion and I have reasons to back it up if you dont agree thats fine but dont try and tell me I'm an idiot just because you dont like what I'm saying.

Come back with something smart and productive to say or just stay the **** out of my thread.

I answered you twice. works for me? it works for everyone. you seriously acting like a douchebag.

[Danny Gunz]

I answered you twice. works for me? it works for everyone. you seriously acting like a douchebag.

And both times I responded and instead you called me a dumbass.

So you are saying is long runs are the only exercise a boxer should do and all others would not be beneficial?

And how am I acting like a douchebag?

Im not trying to get in a pissing contest or just back and forth name calling have a civil debate or leave.

[F l i c k e r]

I'm sure genetics play a part. But comparing the upper and lower body there is definitely a imbalanced training in boxers. And there is no way having strong legs would hurt a boxer in any way. Because I know most elite boxers weight lift for their upper body.

If its a weight thing I can buy that, I dont necessarily agree with it though. It just bothers me that professional athletes would neglect a whole part of their body.

Genetics plays a part but I hate when people use that as a crutch.

Fact is, the human body is all about being a symetrical as possible. If a person can pack a shitload of muscle on their upper body. Then they can do the same to their lower body.

Boxers simply neglect this. Which is why guys like Marciano, Tyson, Ali, Foreman, Pacquiao. etc etc

Can stay on their feet even when hit with the kitchen sinky. Bring up Margarito, look at his body. BALANCED. He doesn't have a huge upper body and twig legs. It's balanced.