Quote Originally Posted by DavilaJones View Post
I have a question if I may, how does weight lifting improve a boxers punching power? I know it would make his muscles bigger and make him lift heavier weights but how would it make him throw a jab that snaps the opponents head back or a straight left (im a southpaw ) that would make anyone say goodnight?

Are there specific weight lifting methods that would focus on the fast twitching muscles or is the singular fact that his muscles are stronger be the main contribution factor?
Davila, sport science tells us that weight lifting is not to develop muscle size, but muscle speed and strength.

The more popularized lifts- the bucep curl, chest flyes etc.... Many are for hypertrophy, improving the aesthetic without any athletic benefit.

Many modern coaches are utilizing Olympic lifting for developing fast twitch muscle.
For me weights are beneficial because they deal with the areas neglected by traditional training techniques.
The posterior chain is completely neglected and once developed can seriously help power