Should boxers or fighters in general lift weights?

[ShoulderRoll]

Just googled it and Froch did a shed load of resistance training and weights.

Resistance training, yes.

Weights, no. At least not last time I checked.

[VegasMichael]

I think it comes down to this: If you are a fighter give weightlifting a try. If it helps you then keep doing it. If it doesn't then eliminate it. I keep thinking of NFL great Lawrence Taylor who never lifted weights and who was likely the best ever. Do it if it helps, get rid of it if it doesn't.

[PhilPhilly]

High weight, low reps? I would say the opposite. Lower weights and higher reps, for muscular toning rather than high weights low reps, which is typically done for bulking

Sorry, this is nonsense. High weights low reps for Power>Strength.

You can bulk easily if you're eating loads and lifting heavy yeah

[Rockin']

I lifted weights, for 2 years, and fought. I did quite well in the ring during that time period......Rockin'

[P4Pdunny]

I'd have thought most pros did weights

[OctoberRed]

I'd have thought most pros did weights

Some do, some stay away from them altogether.

[CrowsNestWest]

Lift weights? Yes. Strength train? No. You don't want to over-train but you do want to use weight lifting for balance and coordination as well as to maintain muscle. Core training is crucial

[OctoberRed]

Lift weights? Yes. Strength train? No. You don't want to over-train but you do want to use weight lifting for balance and coordination as well as to maintain muscle. Core training is crucial

Too many fighters think muscles = punching power.

[Warrior Scholar]

always keep your body sore with the deadlifts 3 times a week, irregardless if you stop everything else. What this does is unlock natural testosterone and growth within, along with putting you in a better mood.

[GelfSara]

I don't know what to believe. I read different articles on Google that have different opinion on it, some saying its good thing if done right some say its a bad as well. Can you please clarify the right answer, thanks in advance.

All other things being equal, a stronger athlete is a better athlete.

Resistance training ("lifting weights") done properly imposes a stress on the skeletal muscles of an athlete which--provided sufficient rest, nutrients, etc.--results in the skeletal muscles and supporting tissue adapting by growing slightly larger and stronger, so they are better able to meet the same demands placed on them in the future.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to fire away.