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Strength Training Practices in Amateur and Professional Boxing
Kris Beattie1, Alan D Ruddock2
1Department of Sport & Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland; and.
Strength training in boxing focuses on punching power and endurance, with practitioners favoring punch-specific exercises. However, maximal strength training is underutilized due to fears of muscle gain and resource limitations.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- 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.
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