weights for boxing?

[TKD1]

What would be be perfect weight routine?

[toehead]

Its a very individual thing imo what works for one guy might not be good for another you really need to experiment to see what works best for YOU

[TKD1]

You are completely right, but we need to start from some points, and I think a good recommendation wont be bad at all.

[killsomething]

You are completely right, but we need to start from some points, and I think a good recommendation wont be bad at all.

It really depends on where you're at currently, what your goals are, your training history, etc. There isn't really any one cookie cutter routine you can use for everybody. There are principles to keep in mind though:

Don't lift at the expense of your boxing.

Don't lift/eat to gain weight (generally).

Use compound lifts whenever possible.

Don't just jump right into compound lifts or Olympic lifts.

Don't overdo it. A few sets of a few exercises is really all you need, because you need energy for boxing.

Etc.

Example (my routine that I used to do/plan to do this month):

Goal: Maximize strength while staying at current weight in order to improve speed/power potential.

Frequency: 2 sessions per week, 3.5 days apart.

Progression: Start at 8 reps, decrease reps by 2 every 2 weeks. (3x8 every week for minor exercises.) Increase weight when able to do 2 extra reps at the end of the last set.

Full stretch (static, then dynamic)
Deadlift: 5x2-8 reps
Squat: 5x2-8 reps
Bench: 5x2-8 reps
LatPull: 5x2-8 reps
MilPress: 5x2-8 reps
Kneeling Row 3x8 reps
Situps/Rotations 3x8 reps
Full stretch (static)

After 8-12 weeks of this I'll probably switch to a power production routine. My power is good for my weight, but I know it can be better, because I'm not very strong for my weight. So the plan is to increase my strength, then convert it to power, then beat someone up real bad.

PS
I lied about that weight training book. I found it the other day and started reading it. There's some good stuff in there. I must have had another one in mind, because the first thing I recall is the person saying something like "Because boxers must compete in very long bouts, it makes sense for them to use light weights for high repetitions in order to mimic the demands of a fight." I may have been drunk or something, or maybe another book. Regardless.

[dj Ramos]

a book isnt gunna turn you into a fighter.