This is confusing how many reps

Ok im trying to build for boxing for those of you who dont already know. Alright on this site below

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jason6.htm

He is saying that power lifters never go above 6 reps so that they can get high max out for competitions to see what they lift the most at , and that body builders go higher reps so that muscle build more and look good for their competitions. Well so what one would be best for me for boxing. Because I want to stay lower in the weight classes because generally there are stronger and bigger people further weight classes and im just starting off.
But he says that powerlifters lift like that so they dont gain more weight so that they stay lower weight classes which is what I want , but im wanting to still stay cut and toned which I get from doing more reps. So what exactly should I do?

Cut and toned have NOTHING to do with rep range. Its all about diet. I can get shredded never lifting more than 4 reps, if my diet/cardio are right.

I would train heavy on compound lifts, and higher reps on plyometrics exercises. Weights are not a huge factor in increasing boxers performance like speed and stamina are.

Malic said:

...power lifters never go above 6 reps so that they can get high max out for competitions to see what they lift the most at , and that body builders go higher reps so that muscle build more and look good for their competitions. Well so what one would be best for me for boxing.

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Neither, unless you are trying to be a powerlifter or a bodybuilder. Reps really don't have anything to do with being cut. Some advice: stop worrying about all these little details and just go lift. You can drive yourself crazy thinking about all those little things. Your main concerns should be basically training and eating. Focus on eating correctly to keep cut and toned, and training hard with a basic program doing core exercises (reps will probably be in the 6-10 range depending on the exercise). Since you are a beginner, specialized programs are not the best thing to build a foundation, which you will need in any sport.

I know quite a few boxers and their training takes very distinct phases. During a power building phase their reps are low the best way to build power, as they come closer to a fight and fitness is more of a priority cardio and sparring is the mainstay of their training regime with intense higher rep circuit training incorporated. I would say this is the way to go. COnsume enough cals to keep the body fuelled but don't try to add huge bulk as this will ultimately lead to you being in a bigger meaner weight class.

what tonykemp said...

look bro, if you are training for boxing then you need to focus on training for boxing you can't lift like a bodybuilder or a powerlifter and think you are getting in a ring the next day.. not being a dick just beng honest.. you go balls out squatting your lucky to be walking the next day not to mention stay agile enough to fight.. you work your shoulders heavy enough to matter and you shouldn't be able to hold your guard to even tap the bag... if you aren't lifting that hard you aren't lifting like a bodybuilder or a powerlifter anyway...

of course you can lift when training for a fight but you can't lift/eat/recover like either so wuit worrying about what they do and find what works best for you without destroying your ability to fight..

~dim

your goal as a boxer needs to be strength endurance and that only comes from lifting in a higher rep range. Power is great to have but if you run out of steam and can't lift your gloves because you're tired you won't have ANY power. Train like a boxer. Lift like a boxer.