How should a boxer train?

[OctoberRed]

I have been training boxing for two years. What exercises would you recommend to build strength and muscle which would benefit my boxing training?

Do you have a trainer or a conditioning coach? Every body type is different. I would do weight-based exercises, but light weight. Are you looking to stay at a certain weight?

[TheDempseyKid]

Do you have a trainer or a conditioning coach? Every body type is different. I would do weight-based exercises, but light weight. Are you looking to stay at a certain weight?

I want to increase my weight from 121lbs to a weight where I have increased muscle mass and strength but I am not slow.

[OctoberRed]

I want to increase my weight from 121lbs to a weight where I have increased muscle mass and strength but I am not slow.

are you looking to spar, compete in the amateurs or is this just to stay in shape? is there a certain weight you are shooting for?

[Mr305worldwide]

I believe the correct training ratio should be:

40% cardio
35% defense
10% strength
15% technique

The key is to be not one dimensional and have all fighting variables reach a threshold in skill level, depending on the type on how professional you want to go.

Most people don't even reach 10% cardio, because cardio suuuuuuucks.

[Rockin']

I believe the correct training ratio should be:

40% cardio
35% defense
10% strength
15% technique

Well, at least it all adds up to 100%. But no offense?


How should a boxer train?

Like his life depended on it, every day. Even on his off days. Train your ass off at the gym and rest your ass off on your off days. But still get your running in.................Rockin'

[Mr305worldwide]

Well, at least it all adds up to 100%. But no offense?


How should a boxer train?

Like his life depended on it, every day. Even on his off days. Train your ass off at the gym and rest your ass off on your off days. But still get your running in.................Rockin'

I'd lump in offense by adding strength and technique together to get 25% offense.

Remember, the main goal in boxing is to score points by landing a clean shot. So it doesn't depend on volume punches. And it doesn't depend on strength. Hurting or knocking out your opponent is simply a choice.

You don't need to kill yourself over a sport. It's a sport at the end of the day. Make it a goal to reach certain thresholds. These goals can be reached by spreading the load over time.

[Rockin']

I'd lump in offense by adding strength and technique together to get 25% offense.

Remember, the main goal in boxing is to score points by landing a clean shot. So it doesn't depend on volume punches. And it doesn't depend on strength. Hurting or knocking out your opponent is simply a choice.

You don't need to kill yourself over a sport. It's a sport at the end of the day. Make it a goal to reach certain thresholds. These goals can be reached by spreading the load over time.

You'd realize that my 'like your life depended on it' comment was solid if you were ever to engage in a professional bout, even an amateur bout will bring the same vibe but not as strong.

Hit and don't be hit.

Simply a choice? If you can take your man out early than you do it. What baby gloves were you involved in?

....................Rockin'

[Omegamanic]

How should a boxer train in relation to strength and conditioning. You had boxers such as Jack Dempsey and Marvin Hagler doing calisthenics and manual labour such as chopping wood and then you have boxers doing weightlifting such as Tyson Fury and Ricky Hatton how to use. So what is the right way for a boxer to train in relation to strength and conditioning?

The ideal strength and conditioning training program for a boxer will depend on a variety of factors, including the boxer's current fitness level, weight, and training goals, as well as their specific fighting style and the demands of their upcoming fights. That said, there are several general principles that can help guide a boxer's training approach:

1. Focus on functional strength: Boxers need to develop strength that is relevant to their sport, which means focusing on exercises that target the muscles and movements used in boxing, such as punches, footwork, and defensive maneuvers. This can include bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and squats, as well as resistance training with weights or bands.
2. Emphasize endurance: Boxing matches can last several rounds, so boxers need to have the endurance to maintain their strength and technique over a long period of time. This means incorporating aerobic and anaerobic conditioning exercises into their training, such as running, cycling, and interval training.
3. Avoid overtraining: While strength and conditioning training is important for boxers, it's also important not to overdo it and risk injury or fatigue. Boxers should work with a qualified trainer or coach to develop a training program that balances strength and endurance training with rest and recovery time.
4. Customize training to individual needs: Boxers have different strengths, weaknesses, and training goals, so their strength and conditioning training should be customized to their individual needs. This may mean incorporating more or less weightlifting or endurance training depending on the boxer's physique and fighting style.

Ultimately, the best way for a boxer to train in relation to strength and conditioning will depend on their unique needs and goals. A qualified trainer or coach can help design a customized training program that targets the boxer's specific strengths and weaknesses, while also providing the necessary endurance and strength to succeed in the ring.

[Rockin']

The ideal strength and conditioning training program for a boxer will depend on a variety of factors, including the boxer's current fitness level, weight, and training goals, as well as their specific fighting style and the demands of their upcoming fights. That said, there are several general principles that can help guide a boxer's training approach:

1. Focus on functional strength: Boxers need to develop strength that is relevant to their sport, which means focusing on exercises that target the muscles and movements used in boxing, such as punches, footwork, and defensive maneuvers. This can include bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and squats, as well as resistance training with weights or bands.
2. Emphasize endurance: Boxing matches can last several rounds, so boxers need to have the endurance to maintain their strength and technique over a long period of time. This means incorporating aerobic and anaerobic conditioning exercises into their training, such as running, cycling, and interval training.
3. Avoid overtraining: While strength and conditioning training is important for boxers, it's also important not to overdo it and risk injury or fatigue. Boxers should work with a qualified trainer or coach to develop a training program that balances strength and endurance training with rest and recovery time.
4. Customize training to individual needs: Boxers have different strengths, weaknesses, and training goals, so their strength and conditioning training should be customized to their individual needs. This may mean incorporating more or less weightlifting or endurance training depending on the boxer's physique and fighting style.

Ultimately, the best way for a boxer to train in relation to strength and conditioning will depend on their unique needs and goals. A qualified trainer or coach can help design a customized training program that targets the boxer's specific strengths and weaknesses, while also providing the necessary endurance and strength to succeed in the ring.

My trainer had noticed that when I took a day off, as planned, that I returned a little bit off. I never noticed this. To keep me sharp he had me spar the day before my bouts, nothin' crazy but I'd get some work in right before the bout. Sparring a day before is highly criticized by many, you may clash heads, get cut or take a mean body shot that leaves you tender in that area. This guy got me in to crazy good fighting shape and got me boxing mean. His word was scripture to me.

Thank you Johnny, I'll never forget you.

Oh yeah, with getting ready to fight many rounds... simply spar many rounds. Get your body used to fighting many rounds. Running will help, but if you want to fight many rounds you'll need to spar many rounds in the ring...............Rockin'

[Mr305worldwide]

You'd realize that my 'like your life depended on it' comment was solid if you were ever to engage in a professional bout, even an amateur bout will bring the same vibe but not as strong.

Hit and don't be hit.

Simply a choice? If you can take your man out early than you do it. What baby gloves were you involved in?

....................Rockin'

No offense, but I think people forget or don't realize what boxing is really about. Its to score points by landing a punch, that punch doesn't have to be full power. All the knockout and people getting hurt stuff is for show and uneducated fighters. If I wanted to get hurt, I'd just jump off a bridge. No need to box, baby.

What exactly are you trying to prove when you get into the ring and brawl it out?