More and more boxers post pictures training with weights

[_Maxi]

I just read the op and I am totally ashamed that I actually posted in this thread.

You should be ashamed of BSing very often. Like saying only 1% predicted a close fight between GGG and Jacobs.

[TrapperMatthews]

What do you mean by speed-strength/strength-speed?

[UNBIASED BOXING]

I predict a lot of bro-science coming in this thread.

Lifting can be a very powerful tool for any boxer if done properly.

[Robbie Barrett]

When did I say heavy weight lifting, you little know it all? read twice.

You said push ups and sit ups, which are resistance exercise just like weight lifting.

[_Maxi]

You said push ups and sit ups, which are resistance exercise just like weight lifting.

Logic is not your thing, I know. In fact pull ups can be harder than the typical back exercise on a machine. I was just listing the kind of responses I got many times. In which some say that pullups and pushups are enough and weight lifting is not needed.

[Robbie Barrett]

Logic is not your thing, I know. In fact pull ups can be harder than the typical back exercise on a machine. I was just listing the kind of responses I got many times. In which some say that pullups and pushups are enough and weight lifting is not needed.

It isn't "needed", when people talk about weight training being bad for boxers they are talking about the fighters that are bulky and have unnecessary muscle like Joshua. See how he was blowing out of his arse after a flurry? He'd be a much better fighter if he was 20lbs lighter.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

You should be ashamed of BSing very often. Like saying only 1% predicted a close fight between GGG and Jacobs.

You of all people talking about bs'ing? YOU?!

The guy who makes a fail thread every 2 hours. Like your all time classic about Floyd's shoulder vascularity?

You shouldn't throw stones if you live in a glass house, bud.

[_Maxi]

It isn't "needed", when people talk about weight training being bad for boxers they are talking about the fighters that are bulky and have unnecessary muscle like Joshua. See how he was blowing out of his arse after a flurry? He'd be a much better fighter if he was 20lbs lighter.

So you use the boxer with more muscles in the whole sport as an example? great.

No, they don't just mean that. Many people here just said "weights are bad".

[TheCleaner]

does no one on this site know anything about the kinetic chain from foot to hand, and why elimination of weaknesses in it has many benefits? plus the low weights in some of these pics is less resistance in terms of weight than calisthenics.

[bluepete]

Weight training can help prevent injuries when done right. But certain things like bench press can mess up your shoulders big time. I'm talking from experience. As far as shoulder safety, pushups are superior. But in general, nothing wrong with weights.