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[Snoop]

Since the Moore vs Jones thread has become a debate about weightlifting, well at least some of it, I thought it would be a good idea to just start a forum about training/boxing exercises. I usually go on another board for that but a lot of the posters are douches. Since it seems like many of the posters have experience in it and enjoy discussing it, why don't we? Thoughts?

[Snoop]

Maybe pass a word up the ranks then?

[stillperpetually...]

one of the best, and perhaps underrated training technique to increase punching power AND speed is the cable machine. do one arm at a time. hold the grip in a fist, and then simply "pretend punch" with the newly added resistance...you can do jabs, hooks, uppercuts, etc...start at a weight in which you can throw the desired punch at least 25-30 times, do 3-4 sets, increasing the weight each time and doing less repititions (this is known as the "pyramid technique")...always stay true to punching form, as it is the most important factor in gaining speed and strength, not to mention avoiding injury...in a matter of weeks you will notice significant POP on your punches....

once you get your punching form down pat with the cables, spice things up a little bit and confuse your muscles...do both arms at the same time and throw combinations...one week do high reps/low weight, the next do low reps/high weight....

oh yeah, not only does it help speed and power for the intermediate and advanced pugilist, it also helps new boxers learn the proper technique on how to throw a punch, thus giving them correct "muscle memory" for their future boxing career...

im a genius i know, go ahead and verify how great of an exercise this is, yeah i know i made it up, AND YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST...