Below is a link to an article written by Ross Enamait, a boxer, coach and trainer who has written several books on training for combat sports.
This article is about strength training- different kinds of strength, speed, flexibility and variety in routine. It answers questions such as: What is the difference between strength training and weight training? What kind of strength is useful for a fighter?
“Many old-school trainers frown upon free weights, yet encourage bodyweight exercise. This is an illogical mindset however, as each form of training can produce similar results. Free weights are not better or worse than bodyweight exercise. There are many fighters who swear by free weights, while others prefer traditional methods such as bodyweight exercise. There have been successful fighters from both sides of the fence. To deny this fact is a demonstration of nothing more than ignorance.
The tool is simply a means to an end. “
For the full article, check the link below:
http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/strengthtraining.html
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