Why are back muscles important in boxing? Does having a huge arse give u an advantage

[AlexKid]

or disadvantage?

[Real King Kong]

If it does give an advantage, your mom should box.

[Helm]

If it does give an advantage, your mom should box.

[AddiX]

I know some old school trainers who were big believers that a big ass and wide shoulders Would = punching power.

[Szef]

If it does give an advantage, your mom should box.

[boliodogs]

All muscles are important and how they work together is important. A huge ass is not an advantage. If it was you would see a large number of world champions with huge asses and you don't.

[SterlingStained]

"Huge ass not important? pstt please. i beg to differ."

-Lenny Ellerbe

[bigfo0t]

IMO back, core, leg muscles, and bone density are far more important than big arms. Many people don't realize how much having big arms can be a hinderance as you will gas out much quicker just from keeping your hands up.

A bodybuilder type physique is not optimal or efficient in Boxing. You want to focus on the key muscle groups involved in delivering those sharp quick accurate blows and combinations, and back muscles are among the most important.

Just look at the difference here:

Look at the size of their arms, then their backs.

PAC is another good example of a true fighter's physique, he doesn't have these huge bulging arms but he does have massive legs and a very muscular back.

[SterlingStained]

IMO back, core, leg muscles, and bone density are far more important than big arms. Many people don't realize how much having big arms can be a hinderance as you will gas out much quicker just from keeping your hands up.

A bodybuilder type physique is not optimal or efficient in Boxing. You want to focus on the key muscle groups involved in delivering those sharp quick accurate blows and combinations, and back muscles are among the most important.

Just look at the difference here:

Look at the size of their arms, then their backs.

PAC is another good example of a true fighter's physique, he doesn't have these huge bulging arms but he does have massive legs and a very muscular back.

agreed on the core muscles being the most important. core muscle group is where you get your power and overall physical durability.

[gee73]

or disadvantage?

Advantage. If a fighter has more back muscles he usually has a wider back, which allows to create a greater momentum. Solid back muscles are required to create power cause they connect leg and upper body muscles to be able to add up power from the bottom to the top.
An underrated aspect is the ability to take punches. A better structure of back muscles (which doesn't necessarily mean more) help to absorb power. The better a fighter can absorb the power of head punches into his whole body, the better.
With every part of muscles in a fighters body I would go for strength and deep muscle structure rather than muscle mass but having more back muscles isn't too bad.