From what I have read and observed, weight lifting can definitely be of benefit to the boxer. For example, sprinters are of course one of the most fast twitch-dominant athletes out there and they train with weights to help them become even more powerful/faster. So weight training wont necessarily decrease speed, but it has to be highly specific in order to promote fast twitch development such as the Olympic lifts and heavy functional movements such as squats, deadlift variations, shoulder presses etc. In any case, most people should worry about getting the boxing fundamentals down before worrying about weights. You have to decide on where your priorities lie. Great video as always.
You are right but boxing is a sport with weight classes and that’s why he said you shouldn’t do too much of weight lifting in order to stay in the class that fits you the most
Facts in my opinion everbody mmost lift, and athletes too, The only weight exercises i think people need(athletes who want to get bigger or stronger without getting slower) are: Deadlift Barbell squats Military press Row Neck crunches with weight Lunges Snatch Power clean And obviously some hypertrophy exercises Shrugs Lateral raises Calf raises Bench press( bench press aa hypertrophy exercise do to the fact that bench press only builds strengths for bench press. And of course calisthenics and plyometrics Push ups Dips Pull ups Chin ups Plyo push ups Plyo pull ups Plyo squats Sprinting And their weighted variations tho And ballistic training or medicine ball training, and traditional cardio(jump rope oe jogging) That's all you need and of course technique work (boxing technique or basketball technique depending on your sport
@@danielriccobono9880 @Daniel Riccobono true...I guess its more useful to heavyweights who wish to add more bulk but even olympic lifters have weight classes. Lifting heavy i.e a low rep range will increase power/strength without the added weight increase. I defo agree in the sense that weight training should not be the main focus if youre a boxer anyways.
Thanks coach I’ve been lifting most of my life but I like boxing and soccer.. I need to get that cardio in check cause not only does it blow, but I need the cardio for both sports, thanks for helping me realizing I need to get my priorities in check!
It sound like powerlifting can still be beneficial , very different from bodybuilding, bc they have weight classes too and also want to be as small as possible while producing the most strength. Powerlifting also is focused on compound movements and not at all focused on adding mass. Some of the smallest powerlifters easily out lift your avg juice head in your nearest commercial gym. It also has its benefits in explosiveness if trained for it like Olympic sprinters and football players who incorporate it in their workouts.
Great Post again Sir. I love your content. How do you feel about these RUclipsr Strength and Conditioning Coaches? I mean sport specific strength training. I do agree with you to. I’ve seen some BIG DUDES who are hittin like kittens and watched smaller guys just smash them.
thanks coach I practice martial arts but I been thinking about joining a boxing gym from a while. can you do a vid on boxing equipment like what the heavy bag works on, what the speed back works on, uppercut bag etc.
I went from powerlifting and just general heavy lifting all the time into combat sports. I'd say being stronger helps everything but you only need to be strong enough...so if you spent years lifting you're already there. As far as the fast twitch thing I'm not sure but when I take it too far with lifting I'm just slow because I'm drained of energy...I'm tired. I'm sore... And in turn slower. But I'm with you on just training to look intimidating that's some pussy shit.
I’m a big dude. But I’m fast with power and have great technique. I do both Cali and weights. I’m not trying to be big. There’s just a lot of calisthenics I can’t do because I’m over 240lbs atm. So I can’t do a handstand push-up or pike push-ups just yet. So I replace with barbell military presses standing. I’m at 18rounds of boxing work after I do calisthenics and weights. I try to shoot for 15 reps of whatever weight I’m doing. My schedule is as follows Calisthenics - Chest and back, then do 18 rounds of boxing. Calisthenics - arms and shoulders, then 18 rounds of boxing Leg Day - warming up with Plyometrics I’m doing squats and deadlifts calf raises etc. Followed by 18 rounds of boxing Weights - Chest and back 18 rounds of boxing Weights - arms and shoulders, 18 rounds of boxing Kickboxing on the 6 days to switch it up. Eventually I’m gonna try and do 21 rounds of boxing. Either way I’m making sure my technique is sharp. The thing about these body builders is they don’t have technique either so they throw like a girl and in their mind they think their muscle is what makes them hit hard. My explosiveness comes from my legs anyways. When I lift weights I’m not trying to overload the muscles too crazy like these fitness influencers are trying to do. I know lean is the way to go.
I agree everything u said. Nowadays fighters r so concerned bout s&c that it has become their main priority rather than boxing training. What kills me is that people now don't consider calisthenics as a major s&c workout, they do it for just warmup. Whereas legends like Ali, Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Earnie Shavers never did weights. They focused majorly on calisthenics, wood chops, sledgehammer work, rowing etc compound stuff like that. Angelo Dundee said that he never made Ali even lift a pencil & still he KO'd Foreman who lifted regularly. People nowadays need to learn about the old school training methods & start respecting calisthenics. But most importantly Boxing training must be their first & outmost priority.
@@hotpocketman5562 back in the days fighters didn't have access to modern gym equipments. Joe Louis' coach made him row boats against river current. That helps building wrist strength, back, shoulders and strength endurance. But now you have rowing machine which pretty much resembles the equal effect of actual boat rowing. Many fighters use the rowing machine to get the similar benefits.
Yeah bruh I was doing heavy workouts in the morning not even lifting heavy weight and got mixed up in sparring later in the day because my punches were super weak. Now it’s just running in the morning and I’m way better off.
If I'm not mistaken Carl Frampton deadlifts 3 times his bodyweight and did a to of strength training in general, and he was a former 2 time world super bantam weight champion. I believe its not one size fits all. Everyone has different body types however I do believe if you are heavy lifting then there is truth to it slowing you down in your boxing. A bit of weights and bodyweight I'd say are probably key for boxing
@@bcb5696 I also agree. I think it's more how you manage it. Like if you don't stretch after a heavy lifting session then it will cause your muscles to naturally tighten, therefore restricting your range of motion etc
What’s up coach v. I’ve been lifting for 10 months and fell in love with it but now I want to start boxing. I want to be a big guy that can fight. What do you think of mike rashid? He’s a huge guy and he competes in boxing.
He is correct I train In kenpo 3 days and kick boxing two times all that weight lifting with training can damage tendons , and other injuries. You should be training in whatever martial arts you doing more then being in the gym.
So. I’ve been busy. But almost a year ago exact. I ended my weight loss journey. Lost 80ibs in 8-10months. But. I’m currently picking up boxing. Learned I have hardly any muscle mass. So would it be ok for me to build Mass? I’m a athletic 166ibs 5,10 now. I’d like to be 180-185ibs. An stay flexible an athletic. Is there any exercises. With light weights to increase chest mass. Bicep/triceps an lat and ab excercises or don’t include weights. That can keep me lean an bulk in about 6-7 months? All natural.
Coach V! I've been searching for boxing gyms around my area. One question I have is, how do I tell if my local boxing gyms and instructors are actually credible, good instructors that can give me good training and good guidance? What separates a good boxing instructor from a bad one coming someone who's never boxed before? Any advice you can offer when searching for a gym to commit to?
Your rotally correct mate, boxing skill and correct technique combined with old school conditioning is all you need, i think modern S/C is overrated , mostly personal trainers trying to make a living.
This is so true. I have Been boxing for 40 years. (I m old) I have so many guys thinking bigger muscles means you punch harder. Muscle bound guys punch like girls and I have seen skinny lanky guys just Crack when they punch. I honestly believe that punchers are born with heavy hands and proper technique just brings out the power. To get true punching power = mass x speed x follow through. No follow through and you only have fast point fighting. Ie Tae Kwon do
I am doing calisthenics as 16. Wondering if I should do boxing. I used to be 116 and now I am 140. I have been on a bulk. I am a hard gainer meaning hard to gain weight and I have spent all this time working up to this point I don’t want to go into a caloric deficit and loose all progress.
Can lifting a little weight help out including it with a boxing calisthenics boxing routine with kettlebells. Not to get bodybuilding or powerlifting just to get some kind of strength.
Let me tell you from experience. I lift heavy. as long as you goal is not to gain weight. Plus lifting heavy does not limit your fast muscle fiber unless you are looking to be a body builder. So lift weight and as heavy as you want
when I competed in Aikido we avoided weights like the plague but we used resistance bands to build endurance with lots of reps but not a lot of weight. we also did tons of body weight exercises and TONS of plyometrics
It's common sense if you do resistance training that when the resistance isn't there you're going to be able to move faster. Say you carry a 50lb rucksack and wear 40lbs of body armor while road marching 12 miles then the next time you road march 12 miles with no rucksack and body armor on. You will be faster with nothing on. In fact, you might be able to run those 12 miles with ease. So yes, resistance training will make you faster in whatever you do when the resistance isn't there.
I always struggled with weiggt lifting. Even after 5 years can't bench press 180lbs my body weight. Found out curling is near same weight as bench press. Next found out hard to do both boxing and weights at same time but needs help in both. Still zero pull ups zero dips. If must solve one thing at a time.
Look into contrast training, heavy lifting superset with an explosive plyometric exercise to stimulate, strength, power and speed. If you're only working on gaining strength, then yes you'll be slow because lifting heavy weight isn't typically an explosive movement. But if you get strong and then learn to use that strength with speed and power then that's the secret recipe.
God is the greatest he always confirmed things twice to me I was just thinking that it makes sense how you said it the thinner boxes are the best boxers cuz you got to go 12 3 minute rounds so the less wait on you the better
There is a reason why weight classes exist tho. Weight is one of the biggest factors for Punching Power, if u have the boxing fundamentals down. Also there is an intimidation factor if you are big, which is good for Self Defense purposes.
Force = mass × velocity squared. So in reality size helps but speed is much more important if your too big not only will you be slower but often with huge bodybuilders they are too big to throw straight punches .
@bosniakslayer6614 bodybuilders are definitely too big I always look up to Tyson, Evander or Ngannou when it comes to explosive power and no homo, they look strong af
It sucks that there are not enough videos about what I was really looking for. I could care less about boxing, but due to physical disability shadow voting in vr is what I can do. However, all I wanted to learn was if shadow boxing would affect muscle gains? I need muscle to loose the way at rest. I am not looking g to shadow box for 1 or 2 hours to bur the extra fat. If someone knows the answer please let me know. Basically what I want is to workout and then do shadow boxing at the end so that I can put in a 20min cardio in there, while playing "Thrill of the fight". the chances of me fighting anyone are very little anyways (can always call 911) that is why I go the route of muscle to passively lose extra weight. thanks and have a nice day.
if im overweight at my height can that also decrease athleticism ,fast twitch muscle ect, im 5'10.5 5'11 268 but dont look like it i have a more muscular frame stocky like a running back with a gut people say you just have to tone up a i will be ripped
@Symbol not in the beggining when he was at is best because i think i’ve read that cus d’amato didn’t believed to much in weightlifting for punching power
the only thing ive noticed is more stability in your joints. Some people just have a very heavy hand when they punch and Yes they are born like that, with technique and conditioning forget it! Some guys do train and work on some punching power but its not the same and its sad because one wishes to hit harder but its just not meant to be, if you lack power perhaps speed and foot movement is your strongest trait
Its beneficial depending on your natural weight class. Lifting for strength and not bodybuilding is always the way to go. It helps. Just understand your boxing is more important. If you're below cruiserweight, lifting 1-2x a week is good, if you are cruiserweight to heavyweight 3x is fine because theres alot more pushing and mauling
Been hit by guys who look like bodybuilders 200+lbs and been pretty much fine and also hit by guys who weigh 170lbs or lighter and been put on my ass hard and left me feeling it for a week. ( I'm not a fighter/boxer I work as a bouncer, just my opinion from personal experience)
Well that's kinda hard to judge then since you're getting hit by bare knuckles but I say I agree with you. Back when I was a weighylifter and i first entered my gym when I weighed (190) and my punches were slow and didnt feel like they had much power now that I weigh (150) I feel like I hit way harder then when I was in my bodybuilder state idk.
I run 30min, box 30min, do 1-1.5hr full body workouts at the gym using compound movement & progressive overload 4 days a week. Marathon runner (10yrs) that loves the gym (4yrs) & just started boxing 6months )
What’s happening brother, personally I prefer plyometrics and bodyweight exercises to weights although certain drills with very light weights and resistance bands are also good!
As many say weight lifting will slow down boxing. But now wonder if keep weiggt lifting light. If avoid heavy lifting. I made that mistake. Combine weights with boxing.
Hey coach v. Wouldn't you argue the best strategy when it comes to boxing is to avoid getting hit rather than landing more hits in the round? Remember you saying you want your fighters to reach an amount of strikes by the end of a round...
I believe he was talking about amateur boxing. Which makes sense it’s 3 rounds at 3 mins. It’s kind of hard to win a 3rd fight when your being conservative or waiting on a counter punch
Some light weights are relatively necessary but not heavy weights and lowe reputation. Boxers need to be doing explosion exercises not for muscle mass. The training for boxers is for indurance and speed. No heavyweights are good for Boxing. Other than maybe some deadlifts for the lowe back and leg power. But the boxer should keep a lowe Bmi and work on the stamina gain not muscle mass that will only slow you down and make you fatigue quicker .
Wait you are aware you can develop explosiveness and strength from weight lifting without gaining size or getting slower right lol my over head press and squat are all way more than when I started and I weigh less and I am forsure faster and more explosive now than I was before I think you mean body building. Not strength training. 😕
Personally, I’m not too big on weights, although I noticed sometimes after doing a lot of running doing some leg presses can help alleviate the tension and make your legs a little stronger, but you have to use full range of motion so you can still run properly
@@coachv3436 ok so what was your routine like in your strength training . For boxing . Like how much time you used to lift weight for boxing and how many times a week .
Hey coach, Im 6'6 tall and In skinny as a rail at 200 pounds, I wanna be a heavyweight so whats the maximal upper limit weight that doesnt slow down my punches?
Lifting weights for the purpose of lifting more weight will definitely fuck you up from a boxing standpoint, lifting weights for the purpose of lifting the same weight faster over time will help increase whatever power/explosiveness you have without adding the unwanted bulk
Powerlifting if done right won’t put on huge muscles it will only make muscles dense and stronger . Imagine a small guy twice as strong but no or little weight as before . Powerlifting focuses on dense muscles , and not big ones . I was explosive when I trained or spared . I would find a new leave of energy . Right when I was tapped out ready to give up . My punches were unbelievable strong enough for the guy I’m sparring with to ask me to stop hitting hard . I would brake through guards or blocks . But I will say it was moments I had this great moments of strength . My punches were juiced up speed too . It actually made me faster too powerlifting . I lost over a 100 pounds and put muscle lean muscle on too . So it depends on what weightlifting you talking about . People who ride bikes do powerlifting for more speed and power . It’s used in different sports .
Hello roman thanks for your comment it was very helpful for me..can you tell me what is the powerlifting program or routine you used for being strong not big for boxing..
For real. You put on that muscle thinking you're going to hit like a hw, you're going to get put on that weight with actual hw WITH that actual power, then you're going to get embarrassed imo
What do you think about calisthenics with boxing? I basically only do bodyweight exercises and go for explosive movements. Thanks for being so consistent btw man, really keeps me in the zone when I’m outside the gym.
Agreed just like there are some lil dudes that can ko the average big guy, there are some lil dudes that could rep out on the biggest dude in a commercial gyms max
That’s not what he saying. A lot of boxer go up or down weight classes. Just don’t go up because you lifted weights is what he saying because weight lifting don’t mean you hit harder
If you start at 15, i would instantly change to MMA, it has developed so fast and its not one dimensional or do Thaiboxing/Kickboxing. Because at that age you can get really flexible and get some bone conditioning, not bashing boxing or anything thats pure art but we life in the 21st century, fighting has developed.
@@jorgebush7519 I agree. But if he's training to be a professional boxer he should stick to boxing. If he wants to finish fights on the streets, then a combination of Muay Thai and BJJ will suffice. But to be honest any fighting experience will give you a massive advantage in a street fight cause most punks can't throw proper punches. It's best to just pick anything because making the wrong choice is better than making no choice at all. Pick whatever you enjoy the most and can stick to.
Just look up Mauriz Pudz. He's literally one of the strongest men on the planet, put that never translate to power when he fight in MMA. I don't think he's even scored a clean ko.
Very interesting that you pointed that out. I have always tried to explain this to people on the outside and they will see a guy like triple G compare him to a guy like Aquaman, and be totally devastated if they ever witnessed them fight to the death lol.
@@coachv3436 exactly. You seen the video of Connor Mcgregor sparring the strong man Thor? Look that up. Pretty much shows exactly what you're talking about.
@@coachv3436 yeah man, I'm getting back into boxing myself so I'll be following a similar routine. Also had a question about stance because I started off as orthodox because I'm a righty but recently felt I moved much better in southpaw (my dad is one), is switching a good idea if it feels better regardless of my strong hand?
@@koolaidcrusade7776 Not true, I have seen training videos with him using hammer strengths machine, the weight wasn't really heavy just 2 to 4 45 pound plates each side.
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Pull ups. Push ups. Dips. Squats
From what I have read and observed, weight lifting can definitely be of benefit to the boxer. For example, sprinters are of course one of the most fast twitch-dominant athletes out there and they train with weights to help them become even more powerful/faster. So weight training wont necessarily decrease speed, but it has to be highly specific in order to promote fast twitch development such as the Olympic lifts and heavy functional movements such as squats, deadlift variations, shoulder presses etc. In any case, most people should worry about getting the boxing fundamentals down before worrying about weights. You have to decide on where your priorities lie. Great video as always.
You are right but boxing is a sport with weight classes and that’s why he said you shouldn’t do too much of weight lifting in order to stay in the class that fits you the most
Facts in my opinion everbody mmost lift, and athletes too,
The only weight exercises i think people need(athletes who want to get bigger or stronger without getting slower) are:
Deadlift
Barbell squats
Military press
Row
Neck crunches with weight
Lunges
Snatch
Power clean
And obviously some hypertrophy exercises
Shrugs
Lateral raises
Calf raises
Bench press( bench press aa hypertrophy exercise do to the fact that bench press only builds strengths for bench press.
And of course calisthenics and plyometrics
Push ups
Dips
Pull ups
Chin ups
Plyo push ups
Plyo pull ups
Plyo squats
Sprinting
And their weighted variations tho
And ballistic training or medicine ball training, and traditional cardio(jump rope oe jogging)
That's all you need and of course technique work (boxing technique or basketball technique depending on your sport
@@danielriccobono9880 or you can do weightlifting but without bulking up, so you wont gain weight
@@danielriccobono9880 @Daniel Riccobono true...I guess its more useful to heavyweights who wish to add more bulk but even olympic lifters have weight classes. Lifting heavy i.e a low rep range will increase power/strength without the added weight increase. I defo agree in the sense that weight training should not be the main focus if youre a boxer anyways.
I agree
Thanks coach! Literally just thinking and researching this today. Perfect timing.
Thanks coach I’ve been lifting most of my life but I like boxing and soccer.. I need to get that cardio in check cause not only does it blow, but I need the cardio for both sports, thanks for helping me realizing I need to get my priorities in check!
You should make a workout video that can improve power strength and speed that you can do 3-4 times a week to get better
Alot of forearm training, shadow boxing with resistance bands and obviously pad and punching bag training does that.
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The grind for 10k! Almost there coach V congrats!
Great vid Coach V
It sound like powerlifting can still be beneficial , very different from bodybuilding, bc they have weight classes too and also want to be as small as possible while producing the most strength. Powerlifting also is focused on compound movements and not at all focused on adding mass. Some of the smallest powerlifters easily out lift your avg juice head in your nearest commercial gym. It also has its benefits in explosiveness if trained for it like Olympic sprinters and football players who incorporate it in their workouts.
Powerlifting is def beneficial but bodybuilding nah
Great Post again Sir.
I love your content.
How do you feel about these RUclipsr Strength and Conditioning Coaches?
I mean sport specific strength training.
I do agree with you to. I’ve seen some BIG DUDES who are hittin like kittens and watched smaller guys just smash them.
This is true I noticed when I did some lifting that wasn’t too heavy but definitely not light it slowed me down in the ring.
thanks coach I practice martial arts but I been thinking about joining a boxing gym from a while. can you do a vid on boxing equipment like what the heavy bag works on, what the speed back works on, uppercut bag etc.
I went from powerlifting and just general heavy lifting all the time into combat sports. I'd say being stronger helps everything but you only need to be strong enough...so if you spent years lifting you're already there. As far as the fast twitch thing I'm not sure but when I take it too far with lifting I'm just slow because I'm drained of energy...I'm tired. I'm sore... And in turn slower. But I'm with you on just training to look intimidating that's some pussy shit.
I’m a big dude. But I’m fast with power and have great technique. I do both Cali and weights. I’m not trying to be big. There’s just a lot of calisthenics I can’t do because I’m over 240lbs atm. So I can’t do a handstand push-up or pike push-ups just yet. So I replace with barbell military presses standing. I’m at 18rounds of boxing work after I do calisthenics and weights. I try to shoot for 15 reps of whatever weight I’m doing.
My schedule is as follows
Calisthenics - Chest and back, then do 18 rounds of boxing.
Calisthenics - arms and shoulders, then 18 rounds of boxing
Leg Day - warming up with Plyometrics I’m doing squats and deadlifts calf raises etc. Followed by 18 rounds of boxing
Weights - Chest and back 18 rounds of boxing
Weights - arms and shoulders, 18 rounds of boxing
Kickboxing on the 6 days to switch it up.
Eventually I’m gonna try and do 21 rounds of boxing. Either way I’m making sure my technique is sharp. The thing about these body builders is they don’t have technique either so they throw like a girl and in their mind they think their muscle is what makes them hit hard. My explosiveness comes from my legs anyways.
When I lift weights I’m not trying to overload the muscles too crazy like these fitness influencers are trying to do. I know lean is the way to go.
Well I actually tried it for myself and you’re right about everything you just said
Thanks for shouting out Bruce Lee, he was a big boxing fan and used some of the movements in his system of martial arts. One of my heroes.
Yes do it...and tailor it to a boxers body...great take on lifting.
I agree everything u said. Nowadays fighters r so concerned bout s&c that it has become their main priority rather than boxing training. What kills me is that people now don't consider calisthenics as a major s&c workout, they do it for just warmup. Whereas legends like Ali, Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Earnie Shavers never did weights. They focused majorly on calisthenics, wood chops, sledgehammer work, rowing etc compound stuff like that. Angelo Dundee said that he never made Ali even lift a pencil & still he KO'd Foreman who lifted regularly. People nowadays need to learn about the old school training methods & start respecting calisthenics. But most importantly Boxing training must be their first & outmost priority.
I totally agree champ, master your body strength first 💯💯
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do you mean rowing as in boat rowing?
@@hotpocketman5562 back in the days fighters didn't have access to modern gym equipments. Joe Louis' coach made him row boats against river current. That helps building wrist strength, back, shoulders and strength endurance. But now you have rowing machine which pretty much resembles the equal effect of actual boat rowing. Many fighters use the rowing machine to get the similar benefits.
@@Alex_Anderson909 thanks for clarifying that
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Yeah bruh I was doing heavy workouts in the morning not even lifting heavy weight and got mixed up in sparring later in the day because my punches were super weak. Now it’s just running in the morning and I’m way better off.
If I'm not mistaken Carl Frampton deadlifts 3 times his bodyweight and did a to of strength training in general, and he was a former 2 time world super bantam weight champion. I believe its not one size fits all. Everyone has different body types however I do believe if you are heavy lifting then there is truth to it slowing you down in your boxing. A bit of weights and bodyweight I'd say are probably key for boxing
@@bcb5696 I also agree. I think it's more how you manage it. Like if you don't stretch after a heavy lifting session then it will cause your muscles to naturally tighten, therefore restricting your range of motion etc
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What’s up coach v. I’ve been lifting for 10 months and fell in love with it but now I want to start boxing. I want to be a big guy that can fight. What do you think of mike rashid? He’s a huge guy and he competes in boxing.
He is correct I train In kenpo 3 days and kick boxing two times all that weight lifting with training can damage tendons , and other injuries. You should be training in whatever martial arts you doing more then being in the gym.
So. I’ve been busy. But almost a year ago exact. I ended my weight loss journey. Lost 80ibs in 8-10months. But. I’m currently picking up boxing. Learned I have hardly any muscle mass. So would it be ok for me to build Mass? I’m a athletic 166ibs 5,10 now. I’d like to be 180-185ibs. An stay flexible an athletic. Is there any exercises. With light weights to increase chest mass. Bicep/triceps an lat and ab excercises or don’t include weights. That can keep me lean an bulk in about 6-7 months? All natural.
Your arms look huge in your channel banner! Better than 99% of guys who hit the gym heavy
Coach V! I've been searching for boxing gyms around my area. One question I have is, how do I tell if my local boxing gyms and instructors are actually credible, good instructors that can give me good training and good guidance? What separates a good boxing instructor from a bad one coming someone who's never boxed before? Any advice you can offer when searching for a gym to commit to?
Did you ever find your answer
what was the answer
Your rotally correct mate, boxing skill and correct technique combined with old school conditioning is all you need, i think modern S/C is overrated , mostly personal trainers trying to make a living.
This is so true. I have Been boxing for 40 years. (I m old) I have so many guys thinking bigger muscles means you punch harder. Muscle bound guys punch like girls and I have seen skinny lanky guys just Crack when they punch. I honestly believe that punchers are born with heavy hands and proper technique just brings out the power. To get true punching power = mass x speed x follow through. No follow through and you only have fast point fighting. Ie Tae Kwon do
I am doing calisthenics as 16. Wondering if I should do boxing. I used to be 116 and now I am 140. I have been on a bulk. I am a hard gainer meaning hard to gain weight and I have spent all this time working up to this point I don’t want to go into a caloric deficit and loose all progress.
What do you think about mcgregor putting on all that mass? Bad move.??
So, how much push-ups or calisthenics should you do for a workout?
What's the punch to calisthenics ratio for the ideal boxing workout?
Can lifting a little weight help out including it with a boxing calisthenics boxing routine with kettlebells. Not to get bodybuilding or powerlifting just to get some kind of strength.
Let me tell you from experience. I lift heavy. as long as you goal is not to gain weight. Plus lifting heavy does not limit your fast muscle fiber unless you are looking to be a body builder. So lift weight and as heavy as you want
when I competed in Aikido we avoided weights like the plague but we used resistance bands to build endurance with lots of reps but not a lot of weight. we also did tons of body weight exercises and TONS of plyometrics
I Totally agree, perfect approach 👌🏽
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16,
We did very similar when I used to replicate Dragon Ball Z moves with my little brother.
It's common sense if you do resistance training that when the resistance isn't there you're going to be able to move faster. Say you carry a 50lb rucksack and wear 40lbs of body armor while road marching 12 miles then the next time you road march 12 miles with no rucksack and body armor on. You will be faster with nothing on. In fact, you might be able to run those 12 miles with ease. So yes, resistance training will make you faster in whatever you do when the resistance isn't there.
I always struggled with weiggt lifting. Even after 5 years can't bench press 180lbs my body weight. Found out curling is near same weight as bench press. Next found out hard to do both boxing and weights at same time but needs help in both. Still zero pull ups zero dips. If must solve one thing at a time.
Look into contrast training, heavy lifting superset with an explosive plyometric exercise to stimulate, strength, power and speed. If you're only working on gaining strength, then yes you'll be slow because lifting heavy weight isn't typically an explosive movement. But if you get strong and then learn to use that strength with speed and power then that's the secret recipe.
God is the greatest he always confirmed things twice to me I was just thinking that it makes sense how you said it the thinner boxes are the best boxers cuz you got to go 12 3 minute rounds so the less wait on you the better
I’ve learned for me at least it’s reps over weight and work the right muscles
There is a reason why weight classes exist tho. Weight is one of the biggest factors for Punching Power, if u have the boxing fundamentals down.
Also there is an intimidation factor if you are big, which is good for Self Defense purposes.
Force = mass × velocity squared. So in reality size helps but speed is much more important if your too big not only will you be slower but often with huge bodybuilders they are too big to throw straight punches .
@bosniakslayer6614 bodybuilders are definitely too big
I always look up to Tyson, Evander or Ngannou when it comes to explosive power and no homo, they look strong af
It sucks that there are not enough videos about what I was really looking for. I could care less about boxing, but due to physical disability shadow voting in vr is what I can do. However, all I wanted to learn was if shadow boxing would affect muscle gains? I need muscle to loose the way at rest. I am not looking g to shadow box for 1 or 2 hours to bur the extra fat. If someone knows the answer please let me know. Basically what I want is to workout and then do shadow boxing at the end so that I can put in a 20min cardio in there, while playing "Thrill of the fight". the chances of me fighting anyone are very little anyways (can always call 911) that is why I go the route of muscle to passively lose extra weight.
thanks and have a nice day.
if im overweight at my height can that also decrease athleticism ,fast twitch muscle ect, im 5'10.5 5'11 268 but dont look like it i have a more muscular frame stocky like a running back with a gut people say you just have to tone up a i will be ripped
The race car and Bruce Lee analogy hits it right on the head.
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I'll say calisthenics or bodyweight exercises are the go-to for boxing, just like Mike Tyson.
@Symbol not in the beggining when he was at is best because i think i’ve read that cus d’amato didn’t believed to much in weightlifting for punching power
mike tyson was also on steroids
the only thing ive noticed is more stability in your joints. Some people just have a very heavy hand when they punch and Yes they are born like that, with technique and conditioning forget it! Some guys do train and work on some punching power but its not the same and its sad because one wishes to hit harder but its just not meant to be, if you lack power perhaps speed and foot movement is your strongest trait
Its beneficial depending on your natural weight class. Lifting for strength and not bodybuilding is always the way to go. It helps. Just understand your boxing is more important. If you're below cruiserweight, lifting 1-2x a week is good, if you are cruiserweight to heavyweight 3x is fine because theres alot more pushing and mauling
Calisthenics are beneficial. Less stress on the body.
Been hit by guys who look like bodybuilders 200+lbs and been pretty much fine and also hit by guys who weigh 170lbs or lighter and been put on my ass hard and left me feeling it for a week. ( I'm not a fighter/boxer I work as a bouncer, just my opinion from personal experience)
Well that's kinda hard to judge then since you're getting hit by bare knuckles but I say I agree with you.
Back when I was a weighylifter and i first entered my gym when I weighed (190) and my punches were slow and didnt feel like they had much power now that I weigh (150) I feel like I hit way harder then when I was in my bodybuilder state idk.
I run 30min, box 30min, do 1-1.5hr full body workouts at the gym using compound movement & progressive overload 4 days a week.
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that loves the gym (4yrs) & just started boxing 6months )
I never bloody thought of it going over the extra i did with my boxing mentor years ago bend down to touch your toes scissors jump
So how come there is a heavy weight class? How can we have a heavy weight boxer physique while doing boxing?
What up coach V. What's your perspective on calisthenics and boxing??
What’s happening brother, personally I prefer plyometrics and bodyweight exercises to weights although certain drills with very light weights and resistance bands are also good!
As many say weight lifting will slow down boxing. But now wonder if keep weiggt lifting light. If avoid heavy lifting. I made that mistake. Combine weights with boxing.
Hey coach v. Wouldn't you argue the best strategy when it comes to boxing is to avoid getting hit rather than landing more hits in the round? Remember you saying you want your fighters to reach an amount of strikes by the end of a round...
I believe he was talking about amateur boxing. Which makes sense it’s 3 rounds at 3 mins. It’s kind of hard to win a 3rd fight when your being conservative or waiting on a counter punch
@@nathanielhernandez2992 oh makes sense
I returned to boxing 6 years ago i was gone from the boxing for 23 years i made a come back
Some light weights are relatively necessary but not heavy weights and lowe reputation. Boxers need to be doing explosion exercises not for muscle mass. The training for boxers is for indurance and speed. No heavyweights are good for Boxing. Other than maybe some deadlifts for the lowe back and leg power. But the boxer should keep a lowe Bmi and work on the stamina gain not muscle mass that will only slow you down and make you fatigue quicker .
What about evander holyfield who gained 30 pounds of muscle during his boxing career? I didn't like affect him or anything
I just started lifting and I'm skinny and I'm doing boxing soon so I'm going to get a little muscle not to much
I do it but only for strength not for muscle building (hyperthrophy)
Wait you are aware you can develop explosiveness and strength from weight lifting without gaining size or getting slower right lol my over head press and squat are all way more than when I started and I weigh less and I am forsure faster and more explosive now than I was before I think you mean body building. Not strength training. 😕
Coach what you have done like in your prime time do you lift weights or not .
Personally, I’m not too big on weights, although I noticed sometimes after doing a lot of running doing some leg presses can help alleviate the tension and make your legs a little stronger, but you have to use full range of motion so you can still run properly
@@coachv3436 ok so what was your routine like in your strength training . For boxing . Like how much time you used to lift weight for boxing and how many times a week .
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Do gym machines dull fast twicth muscles?
Hey coach, Im 6'6 tall and In skinny as a rail at 200 pounds, I wanna be a heavyweight so whats the maximal upper limit weight that doesnt slow down my punches?
200 pound is already considered heavyweight in boxing.
Lifting weights for the purpose of lifting more weight will definitely fuck you up from a boxing standpoint, lifting weights for the purpose of lifting the same weight faster over time will help increase whatever power/explosiveness you have without adding the unwanted bulk
Powerlifting if done right won’t put on huge muscles it will only make muscles dense and stronger . Imagine a small guy twice as strong but no or little weight as before . Powerlifting focuses on dense muscles , and not big ones . I was explosive when I trained or spared . I would find a new leave of energy . Right when I was tapped out ready to give up . My punches were unbelievable strong enough for the guy I’m sparring with to ask me to stop hitting hard . I would brake through guards or blocks . But I will say it was moments I had this great moments of strength . My punches were juiced up speed too . It actually made me faster too powerlifting . I lost over a 100 pounds and put muscle lean muscle on too . So it depends on what weightlifting you talking about . People who ride bikes do powerlifting for more speed and power . It’s used in different sports .
Hello roman thanks for your comment it was very helpful for me..can you tell me what is the powerlifting program or routine you used for being strong not big for boxing..
I get it now, the people who lift weights don't hit harder BUT can take a harder hit due to their body having plenty of muscle
For real. You put on that muscle thinking you're going to hit like a hw, you're going to get put on that weight with actual hw WITH that actual power, then you're going to get embarrassed imo
Do you have any workout plan for boxer
Yes, but they are all customized based on the individuals needs for more info you can DM me on IG @COACH.V_
How many times should I run a day if I’m trying to lose weight
A couple miles and sprints also.
to loose weight you dont even have to workout you just need to be in a calorie deficit
What do you think about calisthenics with boxing? I basically only do bodyweight exercises and go for explosive movements.
Thanks for being so consistent btw man, really keeps me in the zone when I’m outside the gym.
Absolutely, that's my favorite way to go. That and plyometrics in circuits💪🏽
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16,
What if im really skinny?
I Say Just workout bro u won't turn into a mass monster
I hear what you saying but then it’s guys like Anthony Joshua and etc. how would u explain them?
I think you have to take this video with a grain of salt. He’s talking certain weight classes and more bodybuilding than strength training.
The current heavyweight champion Tyson fury has a video somewhere of him heavy deadlifting.
Light heavyweight on down shouldn’t be lifting
Im a boxer but i still lift weights because it makes you look good
Weights is definitely the way to go to maximize aesthetic perfection
Powerlifting yes, bodybuilding no
Nahhhh cali’s only
@@LukasP143 What's a "cali"?
@@mrt445 6 months later but calisthenics bro
Agreed just like there are some lil dudes that can ko the average big guy, there are some lil dudes that could rep out on the biggest dude in a commercial gyms max
Mixing Olympic lifting, compound lifts and calisthenics is the way to go
Look at Antony Joshua tho he’s a big weight lifter
he a heavyweight bruh he already slow
2 many dudes wannalook pretty for the beach
I mean who doesn't
if you can lift some more than your body weight your probably good
Definitely 💪🏼
Its different when you 80kg +
1:44 didnt Roy Jones go from middleweight to heavyweight
Yh but he’s probably the most naturally gifted boxer of all time, I’d say
Exception don’t make the rule🤦🏾♂️
@@bigslime2235 James Tony did it aswell
@@mistaoutcome9936 it's possible I guess
That’s not what he saying. A lot of boxer go up or down weight classes. Just don’t go up because you lifted weights is what he saying because weight lifting don’t mean you hit harder
Should u spit or swallow
I’m starting at 15 hopefully not too late 🥊
nah bro not too late. I'm starting at 25
If you start at 15, i would instantly change to MMA, it has developed so fast and its not one dimensional or do Thaiboxing/Kickboxing. Because at that age you can get really flexible and get some bone conditioning, not bashing boxing or anything thats pure art but we life in the 21st century, fighting has developed.
@@jorgebush7519 I agree. But if he's training to be a professional boxer he should stick to boxing. If he wants to finish fights on the streets, then a combination of Muay Thai and BJJ will suffice. But to be honest any fighting experience will give you a massive advantage in a street fight cause most punks can't throw proper punches. It's best to just pick anything because making the wrong choice is better than making no choice at all. Pick whatever you enjoy the most and can stick to.
Errol Spence started at that age and look at him now.
@@mkminor3398 Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Yoel Romero, Kimbo Slice, Brock Lesnar, and Chuck Liddell all started in their 30s.
Just look up Mauriz Pudz. He's literally one of the strongest men on the planet, put that never translate to power when he fight in MMA. I don't think he's even scored a clean ko.
Very interesting that you pointed that out. I have always tried to explain this to people on the outside and they will see a guy like triple G compare him to a guy like Aquaman, and be totally devastated if they ever witnessed them fight to the death lol.
@@coachv3436 exactly. You seen the video of Connor Mcgregor sparring the strong man Thor? Look that up. Pretty much shows exactly what you're talking about.
@@coachv3436 Eddie Hall sparring Vidal Riley too.
Tyson used to lift weights and he could also knock out anyone at 24 hr fitness too.
Lol
It's been said that Tyson only followed a calisthenics based routine with little to no weight lifting
@@koolaidcrusade7776 that’s pretty accurate
@@coachv3436 yeah man, I'm getting back into boxing myself so I'll be following a similar routine. Also had a question about stance because I started off as orthodox because I'm a righty but recently felt I moved much better in southpaw (my dad is one), is switching a good idea if it feels better regardless of my strong hand?
@@koolaidcrusade7776 Not true, I have seen training videos with him using hammer strengths machine, the weight wasn't really heavy just 2 to 4 45 pound plates each side.
This is 100% true! Mike Tyson NEVER touched any weights, he always stuck with Calisthenics and Cardio throughout his boxing career
Bruce Lee NEVER FOUGHT!!!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16,
disagree