Will doing weights shorten my reach?

[keepthemhandsup]

lol @ the yoga lololol

i wouldn't do yoga (me personally) but it streaches your joints and muscles so you won't get cramps
i rather do regular streches

[bbos]

is this the same question as will lifting weights stunt my growth? and the answer is no, unless you receive a injury (due to A. too much weight B. improper form) to your growth plates

and if you are lifting to supplement boxing, then I suggest you lift explosively, and perform Olympic lifts such as clean & press, clean & jerk and snatches. because a 300lb bench is not going to help you in the ring.

[fraidycat]

this is one of the best advice on the topic

Thanks. And it comes from first-hand experience.

Unfortunately, the fanboys riding this thread -- neither of whom have yet even had a fight, apparently, although one of them is boxing's. . . um. . . savior -- don't seem to think I'm sexy enough to be dishing out training advice.

And you know what I think of that?

:gay:

Both of 'em.

[zeitgeist]

I wish I'd discovered yoga back when I was single. Every class I go to, I am surrounded by fit, flexible women for a solid hour. After class, when asked, "What are you doing here?" you get to say, "I'm a boxer. My coach recommended that I take up yoga." In their eyes, you're a welcome change from the ponytailed vegan metrosexuals who normally take the class.

And dance classes? Gee, you're FORCED to meet women and dance with them.

INTERESTING............! I'll make sure to take up a bit of Yoga the next time I get a chance. And dancing too!

Are you pro?

[JayCoe]

No it can't shorten your reach, that's not biologically possible. If done incorrectly it can tighten your muscles, shortening their motions and subsequently slow you down. It can't make your arms shorter though. Although it may make them appear shorter as long thin arms look longer than long thick arms.

[JayCoe]

I wish I'd discovered yoga back when I was single. Every class I go to, I am surrounded by fit, flexible women for a solid hour. After class, when asked, "What are you doing here?" you get to say, "I'm a boxer. My coach recommended that I take up yoga." In their eyes, you're a welcome change from the ponytailed vegan metrosexuals who normally take the class.

And dance classes? Gee, you're FORCED to meet women and dance with them.

Haha, not a bad idea!!

[Del Coqui]

what's the big deal about yoga, its a free country, too much insecurity here, wanna get the best results make sure you wear tights like my boy fraidy used to do













jk