Lifting and Boxing?

Question

Hey everyone. I just recently bought a new Heavy Bag and Speed bag for boxing, as well as a new treadmill.

I am really wanting to get into boxing cause I think it will be exciting and I am very into health and I feel it will help me in those regards as well in terms of keeping me in shape.

I am also trying to pack on some muscle mass currently as well, I was wondering if anyone could help me put together a routine thats includes boxing and weight training so I can pack on muscle mass well boxing. I eat mostly all healthy foods, lots of protein and carbs. And only eat bad once a week so my diet is already in check. Just need to balance the boxing and weight training to get the best of both.

Thanks in Advanced.

Answer 1

I suggest that you find out what days you are going to the boxing gym. i say this because if you lift early in the morning then go to the gym your arm tends to be fatigued. i am a amature fighter and what i do is i run 6 days a week, lift every other day, and do lots of resistance training at the gym. i think you should workout the correct parts of your body that wont slow you down, every other day your not boxing.

most boxers dont lift much with their upperbody but more with their lower body, due to the fact that all power comes from your legs. i suggest on the days you go to the boxing gym get a pair of 5 lbs. dumbells and throw punches with them, also use a resistance band to throw punches.


i hope this helps.

Answer 2

Go to rossboxing.com. They give good training programs and tips, including weight training in boxing, plus free videos.