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  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Combat Sports Analysis

Background:

  • Force development is critical for punch impact in boxing.
  • Current strength training practices in boxing are not well-defined.
  • Understanding these practices is vital for developing targeted educational resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current strength training practices employed by trainers and support staff in amateur and professional boxing.
  • To identify the perceived benefits and barriers associated with different strength training methodologies in boxing.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 72 boxing trainers and support staff.
  • The survey covered perceptions, characteristics, and assessments of strength and power training.
  • Data were analyzed using frequency and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Most practitioners use strength training for punching power, muscular endurance, and injury reduction (72-88%).
  • Punch-specific and reactive-strength training are most frequently programmed (93%).
  • Maximal-strength training, despite being recognized for improving punching power (84%), is programmed least due to concerns about muscle mass and resource scarcity.

Conclusions:

  • A significant portion of boxing practitioners lack formal accreditation (78%).
  • There is a disconnect between the acknowledged benefits of maximal strength training and its actual implementation.
  • National governing bodies should provide enhanced training and education for boxing strength and conditioning practitioners.