Strength Training Myths in the Martial Arts

[GelfSara]

An Oldie-But-Goodie. Boxing is up to its ears in said silliness:

http://baye.com/strength-training-myths-martial-arts

[Lucky86]

I think a lot of boxing trainers shy away from weights because you need to spend a lot of time training to get big. But if you spend that time training your technique and coordination you will
Be faster and improve faster.

[GelfSara]

I think a lot of boxing trainers shy away from weights because you need to spend a lot of time training to get big. But if you spend that time training your technique and coordination you will
Be faster and improve faster.

I'd encourage you to read more of Baye's work; as he points out, extremely effective strength training can be accomplished in very little time (well under one hour per week).

[OctoberRed]

I'd encourage you to read more of Baye's work; as he points out, extremely effective strength training can be accomplished in very little time (well under one hour per week).

Taking a look at this myself.