Hi, I am new to boxing and this site.....

**Universalcomplex** · 05-06-2005 08:05 PM

Hi,

I am a 16 year old male. I am new to boxing and this site.

I want to increase my strenght asap. I just wondering what is the best way to do this and is there any good tips?

I also would like to know what is the best way to improve my punch and the quickness of my punch?

I am sure that many people have asked this and I am sorry to make a new post for this.

Joe

**danne__** · 05-06-2005 09:05 PM

hehhe do alot of benchpressing and try to exercise your whole body i guess :P

**Douglas** · 05-06-2005 09:15 PM

Weightlifting will increase your strength. If you wish to punch harder, work your shoulders, chests, and upperback, and do lots of bagwork.

**Universalcomplex** · 05-06-2005 10:17 PM

Thank you, Is there any way I could improve my speed? On Foot and by punch?

**Andre** · 05-07-2005 01:56 AM

Skipping rope,,and use a floor to ceiling ball (or double ended bag I think some call it) the one thats on elastic and is strung between the floor and the roof so you can move around and practice footwork while you duck and weave and set yourself into the right position to hit it.

Play hand ball ,or table tennis/ ping pong for hand and eye coordination while moving stance too.

**Universalcomplex** · 05-07-2005 03:47 PM

Thank you all for your help.

**Dizaster** · 05-10-2005 07:52 AM

With your weight training, high reps 15+ helps endurance, and low reps 10- helps strength.. So try to use heavy weights with few reps.. if your strugling to get your 3rd rep out and can go on to about 6 or 7, this is considered optimum for max strength gains..
If your new to weight training though, work with lighter weights and higher reps until you get your form/technique near PERFECT.. High weight/low reps can become bad for you very quickly if good form isn't used..